A. No textbook
B. Action based
1. Each speech equals 3 grades
2. All speeches must have a written outline in proper form
C. Speaker- order is determined by a random order (dice, etc.)
1. Advantages of volunteering a. You determine when you speak b. Finish yours, enjoy the rest c. Easier to begin preparing for next assignment d. Nervous fewer days
2. Have a specific number of days to complete each assignment

D. Late Speeches
1. NO research a. Personal Experience, Demonstration, and Exam b. must perform when chosen c. Zero is earned if you do not to speak when called
1.) ZERO points for technique, content, and outline
2.) cannot make-up zeros for any part of speech

2. Research-required speeches a. Group Discussion, Convince, and
Debate Speeches b. may delay ONE day (one research speech)
1.) Lose ONE full grade for technique, content and outline
2.) Perform next day or receive a zero on all parts
3. Excused absence = due day of return
4. Unexcused absence = ZERO; no chance to perform

A. BE PREPARED!
1. Outline completed a. Follow format on outline handout b. ALWAYS complete rough copy and get it checked c. ALWAYS need polished final draft
1.) May be neatly written on loose lined paper using ink
2.) May be typed in black ink using 12 point Arial or Times New Roman Font d. NEVER procrastinate
1.) need final done early enough to rehearse from

2. Be Well Rehearsed a. TIME EACH REHEARSAL b. Log each rehearsal c. Rehearse at least one time with rough draft
1.) add content if under required time d. Rehearse at least ten times with final copy
1.) turn key words into complete sentences

B. Breathing
1. Use 2 deep, slow breaths to relax yourself
2. Yoga/proper breathing a. can reduce heart rate and blood pressure
3. Good posture (shoulders back) affects breathing
4. When performing, focus on your message
5. Breathe before, during, and after
C. Clammy Hands
1. Help by improving circulation
2. Spider doing push-ups on a mirror

D. Fast Talking
1. Enunciate a. Especially consonant sounds b. WAJEAT c. Move your lips
2. Put a hair of a space between each word
3. Breathe a. Rehearse where to take a breathe
4. Pace yourself during rehearsal
5. Speed indicates nervousness/lack of preparation a. Detracts from performance and grade
E. Dry mouth
1. Flatten tongue
2. Bite down on both sides to flood mouth with saliva

A. Approach
1. Non verbal communication sends audience a clear message about your confidence
2. When walking to podium, do NOT run or drag
3. Use normal-sized footsteps
4. Position head correctly- chin parallel to floor
5. Don’t jerk or spring from seat
B. Stance and posture
1. Feet a. Flat on floor, equidistant by bone structure b. Weight evenly distributed, no rocking c. NO wide (“burly”) stance d. NO “tight wire” (feet to close) stance to throw weight off balance
2. Knees a. Relaxed, NOT locked b. Balanced, NOT tensed

3. Shoulders a. Pulled back b. Dropped comfortably c. Helps easy breaths
4. Spine a. Straight, NOT stiff b. Position as though a string is pulled up through spine c. NOT military, but straight
5. Head a. Chin MUST be parallel to floor b. Down cast; suggests lack of confidence c. Upward; suggests snobbish

6. Face a. Start with “OPEN” pleasant expression
1.) Eyes wide
2.) Faint smile
3.) Use expression (move facial muscles) b. During message, face must reflect content c. Eye Contact
1.) Direct eyeball to eyeball
2.) Do NOT look over tops of heads
3.) Use eye contact to see if audience is listening
4.) Sustain eye contact 3-5 seconds on each person
5.) Remember to blink; do NOT stare
6.) Stamping- a 3 count which immediately communicates confidence
7.) Communication zone: If the audience is looking in this zone, they are listening

C. Voice- a strong tool in communication
1. Volume a. Project
1.) Loud enough for EVERYONE to easily hear b. Do NOT speak at a conversational level
2. Enunciate = speak clearly (See II, C. fast talking)
3. Tone a. Explore your vocal range (WOW! OH NO!) b. Vary low to high to avoid monotone
4. Vocalized Pauses- uh, you know, like, um a. Avoid these b. We may count them

D. Hands
1. Troublesome, large flat objects with a mind of their own during speeches
2. PLAN and REHEARSE WHERE they will be positioned a. Lower corners of podium b. At your sides c. Do NOT rest arms on top of the podium
3. Find motivation and rehearse a few planned gestures
E. “Negative Suggestions” (AKA distracters)
1. Repetitive movements which the speaker exhibits
2. Examples: hair flipping, chin rubbing, pocket change rattling, eyeglass straightening
3. Minimize communication
4. Avoid “negative suggestions” by rehearsing in front of a mirror

A. Improve your skill as a listener
1. Take Notes on content a. May note ideas that need clarification
2. Suspend (hold off on) judgment a. Listen to the entire message b. Give each speaker a chance
3. Be Patient a. Never interrupt or tune out
4. Posture affects listening a. Lean slightly forward, feet on floor, facing speaker b. DO NOT slump or look away from speaker
5. Control Distractions

6. Pay attention to speaker’s cues (hints about message) a. Vocalized cues
1.) rate
2.) volume
3.) tone/pitch (stressed words)
4.) use of pauses b. Nonverbal cues- listen with your eyes as well as ears
1.) a forceful gesture
2.) facial expressions
7. Visual the speaker’s points

B.
You are Graded on your effort and ability to listen
1. Notes over speeches are collected and graded
2. Letter grade deducted from your speech if not listening a. Do NOT have headphones on your body b. Do NOT look at or work on your outline during another speech c. Do NOT work on homework for another class d. Do NOT talk or write notes during speeches e. Do NOT make gestures, facial expressions, or sounds that will distract the speaker f. ONLY look at speaker
3. Repeat distracters or extreme interruptions may result in zero on your speech and/or disciplinary action