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Shayla Johnston
Week 4: Format
EN2100 Speech
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S. Johnston
LP4: Format
Summary: Extemporaneous, informative,
demonstrative, persuasive speeches and group
presentations.
Reading:
EN2100: Week 4
Ch. 9-13
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S. Johnston
About Week 4: Format
This week we review the formats for extemporaneous, informative, demonstrative, and
persuasive speeches, as well as group presentations from chapters 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Vasile. We will take Test 3 (LP3) and evaluate an informative, persuasive and
demonstration speech.
Online Resources for Week 4
Course Website:
http://www.nauen2100.wordpress.com
Socrative:
m.socrative.com in classroom 359674
YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoSFycLKTqs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWAqer2fVY0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHBwTo6uF2M
Speech Topics:
http://classweb.gmu.edu/cwright5/100/topics.html#informative
http://idebate.org/view/top_100_debates
Pre-test:
http://tinyurl.com/EN2100PT4 Access Code PTFOUR
Test 3:
http://tinyurl.com/EN2100TESTTHREE
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Chap. 9, “Delivering Your Speech”
Extemporaneous Speech
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A. Methods of Delivery
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Methods of public speaking:
 Manuscript Reading
 Memorized
 Impromptu
 Extemporaneous
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A. Methods of Delivery
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 Manuscript Reading:
Speech that is written
word for word.
 Advantages: Accuracy is
guaranteed.
 Pitfalls: Speech will sound
choppy, unenthusiastic,
and dull
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A. Methods of Delivery
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 Memorized: A manuscript
speech read from
memory.
 Advantages: Good for
introductions and
conclusions; promotes
confidence
 Pitfalls: Forgetting a word
causes panic; speech can
seem monotone.
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A. Methods of Delivery
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 Impromptu speaking:
Speech made on the
spur of the moment.
 Advantages: Most
commonly used; most
authentic.
 Pitfalls: You may have
nothing to say on a
subject.
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A. Methods of Delivery
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 Extemporaneous speaking:
Practicing
 Well-constructed notes.
 This allows a speaker the
benefits of using notes as well
as focusing on elements of
effective delivery.
 Pitfalls: limited vocabulary,
overuse of notecards,
notecard distractions.
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B. Delivering the Speech - Beginning
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 Walk Calmly with Confidence
to Front
 Establish Eye Contact
 Smile Naturally
 Pass out References Page
 Present Outline to Instructor
 Deliver Introduction
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B. Delivering Speech - During
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 Use Effective Eye Contact
 Use Effective Language
 Use Effective Gestures
 Be Enthusiastic
 Use Conversational Style
 Use Notes As Needed
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B. Delivering Speech - Ending
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 “Frame” the Speech
 Pause before Returning to
Seat
 Accept Applause Graciously
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C. Extemporaneous Speech Criteria
Instructions for the Extemporaneous Speech (SE)
Due Week 5
Points 80
Objective Utilize various sources of factual materials for use in
speeches, practice effective delivery techniques, and
deliver an informative speech.
Time No more than 3 minutes.
Outline Yes
References No
Visual Aids None
Directions Present an informal speech on an impromptu topic
provided by the instructor.
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C. Extemporaneous Speech Criteria
Introduction
1. Attention Getter
2. Statement of Topic
Body
3. Organization
4. Word Choice
5. Credibility
6. Audience Analysis
7. Conclusion
Delivery
8. Eye Contact
9. Body Action
10. Gestures
11. Use of voice
12. Confidence
Other
13. Time Limit
14. Outline
Impromptu Speech Example
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoSFycLKTqs
15. References
16. Visual Aids
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Chap. 10, “Let’s Be Informative”
Informative Speech
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A. Common Informative Speeches
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 Reports
 Instructions
 Demonstrations
 Lectures
 Other situations whether
knowledge is communicated
to an audience.
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B. How People Gain Knowledge (Learn)
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 Multiple sensory engagement
 Repetition
 Motivation
 Short, well-organized content
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B. How People Gain Knowledge (Learn)
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Human retention of knowledge:
 10% of read material
 20% of heard material
 30% of visual material
 50% of material both seen and heard
 70% of material discussed with others
 80% of personal experience
 95% of what we teach others
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C. Presentation Tips
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 Use comparisons to your
audience
 Quote relevant statistics
 Make helpful Audio/Visual
Aids
 Involve the audience with
questions
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D. Suggested topics
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Alzheimer's Disease
Anemia
Architecture
Asthma
Astrology
Astroturf in Sports
Avoid Stress
Babe Ruth
Backpacking/Hiking
Best Toys for Kids
Bullfighting
 Credit Reports
 Culture of Hip-Hop
 Dangers of Airbags to Kids
 Dangers of Credit Cards
 Dress for a Job Interview
 Duck Decoying
 Electronic Commerce
 England (places to visit)
 Funerals
 Golf
See more at http://classweb.gmu.edu/cwright5/100/topics.html#informative
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E. Informative Speech Criteria
Instructions for the Informative Speech (SI)
Due Week 7
Points 90
Objective Utilize various sources of factual materials for use in
speeches, practice effective delivery techniques, and
deliver an informative speech.
Time 3-5 minutes
Outline Yes
References Yes, 1-2 sources
Visual Aids None
Directions Present a speech to convey research and experience to your
audience.
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F. Informative Speech Criteria
Introduction
1. Attention Getter
2. Statement of Topic
Body
3. Organization
4. Word Choice
5. Credibility
6. Audience Analysis
7. Conclusion
Delivery
8. Eye Contact
9. Body Action
10. Gestures
11. Use of voice
12. Confidence
Other
13. Time Limit
14. Outline
15. References
16. Visual Aids
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ICA4: Evaluate the Informative Speech
Review the speech and complete the Evaluation
Form provided. Then, answer the questions
shown at m.socrative.com in classroom 359674.
Review the Informative Speech:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWAqer2fVY0
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Chap. 11, “Let’s Be Persuasive”
Persuasive Speech
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A. Purpose of Persuasive Speeches
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 Actuate through motivation
 Reinforce existing opinion
 Convince a change in belief
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B. How People Persuade-Audience Analysis
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 To persuade, you must learn
as much as possible about
your audience.
 What is your purpose?
 How would you predict your
audience to respond?
 What psychological appeals
would persuade?
 What logical appeals would
persuade?
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B. How People Persuade-Audience Analysis
Our Classroom Audience: 20
Male
Female
20%
80%
White
Black
Amer. Indian
Multiple Races
32%
37%
5%
26%
Age 18-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
50%
35%
10%
5%
Business Major
Medical Asst.
Nursing
31%
50%
19%
Action Movies
Comedy
Documentary
Drama
Horror
Romance
15%
55%
5%
10%
10%
5%
College education 100%
Working
45%
Looking for work 50%
Not Working,
Not looking
5%
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C. Methods of Persuasion
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 Evidence and Reasoning
 Statistical Credibility
 Speaker Credibility
 Appeals to Basic Human
Needs, Wants & Desires
 Using the Motivated Sequence
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D. Suggested topics
See more at http://idebate.org/view/top_100_debates
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E. Persuasive Speech Criteria
Instructions for the Persuasive Speech (SP)
Due Weeks 9 & 10
Points 150
Objective Utilize various sources of factual materials for use in speeches,
practice effective delivery techniques, and deliver a persuasive
speech.
Time 7-10 minutes
Outline
References
Visual Aids
Directions
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Yes
Yes, 4 or more sources
Yes
Present a speech designed to persuade your audience of a need
for a change in policy, rule, or law.
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F. Persuasive Speech Evaluation
Introduction
1. Attention Getter
2. Statement of Topic
Body
3. Organization
4. Word Choice
5. Credibility
6. Audience Analysis
7. Conclusion
Delivery
8. Eye Contact
9. Body Action
10. Gestures
11. Use of voice
12. Confidence
Other
13. Time Limit
14. Outline
15. References
16. Visual Aids
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ICA5: Evaluate the Persuasive Speech
Review the speech and complete the Evaluation
Form provided. Then, answer the questions
shown at m.socrative.com in classroom 359674.
Review the speech:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHBwTo6uF2
M
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Chap. 12, “A Sight and Sound Choice”
Demonstration Speech
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A. Purpose of Demonstration Speeches
 Utilize audiovisual aids to inform/persuade
 Serves a more diverse audience (multi-lingual)
 Easily maintains audience attention
 Effective memory retention
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B. Memory and Visual Aids
Percent of Speech Remembered
After...
90
80
Percent
70
60
50
3 Hours
40
3 Days
30
20
10
0
Verbal
Only
Visual Only Verbal &
Visual
Zayas-Baya, 1977
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C. Guidelines for Using Visual Aids
 Make It Easy to See
 Keep It Simple
 Make It Consistent with Objective
 Maintain Eye Contact
 Talk about Visual Aid
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C. Guidelines for Using Visual Aids, cont’d
 Don’t Pass Items Around
 No Dangerous or Illegal Aids
 Avoid Using Live Animals
 Prepare for Problems (Have Backups)
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D. Types of Visual Aids
 Slides
 Posters
 Objects
 Models
 Handouts
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D. Types of Visual Aids (cont’d)
 Flip Charts
 Chalkboards
 Marker Boards
 Overhead Transparencies
 Projected Computer Graphics
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E. Design Rules for Visual Aids - Size
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Powerpoints should be at
least 20 point font
 No cursive fonts
 Consistency
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72 PT
60 PT
44 PT
36 PT
32 PT
28 PT
24 PT
18 PT
14 PT
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E. Design Rules for Visual Aids - Color
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E. Design Rules for Visual Aids - Typeface
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E. Design Rules for Visual Aids - Repetition
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E. Design Rules for Visual Aids - Consistency
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E. Demonstration Speech Criteria
Instructions for the Informative Speech (SI)
Due Week 8
Points 90
Objective Utilize various sources of factual materials for use in
speeches, practice effective delivery techniques, and
deliver an informative speech.
Time 3-5 minutes
Outline Yes
References Yes, 1-2 sources
Visual Aids Yes
Directions Present a speech to convey research and experience to your
audience.
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Chap. 13, “Saying a Few Words…Very Few!”
Panel Discussion
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A. Types of Short Speeches
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Short talk
Make an Announcement
Introduce/Present a Speaker
Present an Award
Accept an Award
Nominating Committee
Installment Speech
Eulogy/Tribute
Toast
Panel Discussion
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B. The Panel Discussion
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 A formal, moderated
discussion, on a specific topic
with an audience present.
 Requirements:
 agenda
 time limits
 moderator
 Roberts Rules of Order
(optional)
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C. Format of Panel Discussion
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1. Opening Statement by
Moderator
2. Introduction of Panel Members
3. Discussion of Qualification
Criteria
4. Vote to Adopt Qualification
Criteria
5. Discussion of Nominations
6. Acceptance of Nominations
7. Vote to Nominate
8. Acceptance Speech by Nominee
9. Closing Statement by Moderator
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E. Panel Discussion Criteria
Instructions for the Panel Discussion
Due Week 11
Points 100
Objective Identify types of panel discussions, choose a topic for a panel
discussion, locate factual materials to use during the panel
discussion, Utilize argumentation during the panel discussion.
Time
Outline
References
Visual Aids
Directions
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45-60 minutes
Yes (Agenda)
None
No
Engage in persuasive debate and discussion to nominate,
select and present another student with an award for
most improved speaker.
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Week 4: Format
EN2100 Speech