TOPIC:
Theme from Shakespeare play:
‘Romeo and Juliet’.
Friday Week 4:Annotated Speech due
 You will be writing your speech in week 4 during
class and must write a copy of your speech
annotated to show what techniques you plan to
use at particular points. Hand this to me on due
date so I can check you are on track and give
feedback.
Week 8: Speech Delivery due
You will have three weeks to practice your speech
(week 5 -7) and then deliver in class during week
8. As you are away on study leave for two weeks
this is ample time to practice your speech for
delivery in week 8!
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Use a theme from the play ‘Romeo and Juliet’ as
your starter and then explore its relevance to
society today.
Must be a persuasive speech – you are trying to
persuade your audience that your point of view is
a valid one.
Your speech needs to be 4 – 8 minutes in length
and must be presented to the class and teacher.
Must integrate a use of a visual aid – poster,
handout, PowerPoint presentation
Can use cue cards but must fit into palm of your
hands
Tells your audience what you are going to tell them and establishes
the foundation for your speech. A good Introduction 'draws the map'
for the journey. For a Persuasive Speech, an Introduction consists of ...
1. Attention-Getter:
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A statement, visual or sound (or combination) that startles, gains
attention and makes your audience sit up.
2. Bond : Link-to Audience:
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Identify a personal connection in the audiences’ life, eg their use of
the ‘device’ or system, or there emotional
experience (grief and sorrow, happiness).
3. "Credentials" of Speaker (Credibility):
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Demonstrate how you are an ‘expert’ through your own use,
experience or study.
4. Destination / Objective Sentence:
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State clearly why you are speaking at this moment. State your
Goal, Thesis or what you expect as an Outcome.
State your Destination.
An example may be .. “This evening/today I am here to
show you that ....
 5. Explain your Map to your Destination : Speech
Preview:
 Briefly outline what you will cover in your persuasive
speech.
"This is where you will ... "
 “Tell what you are going to tell them”
 Transition: A transition is how you move from one section
or point to the next. It is a linking idea.
 You could say … “Let’s begin by ...”, “Let’s start with ...”
or I prefer “Let’s consider …”
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The Body of your speech is where the detail is found
and is best contained in THREE points (you can
have more, but don't confuse your audience).
For a Persuasive Speech, this is where you will ...
“Tell them”
1. Main Point #1
 State Point 1
State a Reason
Give an Example
Restate the Point
 Transition: Create a linking statement to Point 2
2. Main Point #2
 State Point 2
State a Reason
Give an Example
Restate the Point
 Transition: Create a linking statement to Point 3
3. Main Point #3
 State Point 3
State a Reason
Give an Example
Restate the Point
 Transition: Create a linking statement to the Conclusion, eg
“Let’s summarise ..." or “Can we consider these main
points”
“Tell them what you have already told them in
your body of speech”
1. Restate the topic / purpose of speech
2. Restate the three main points you discussed
throughout your body of speech
3. Summarise overall concluding your speech
with a final statement that involves them,
give them a lasting impression of you and
your speech.
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Whether or not your message will make an impact on your
listeners depends on how well you communicate it to your
audience: This is your delivery.
The better the delivery, the better you’ll connect with your
listeners.
By presenting your message clearly you will convince your
audience and share your point of view.
The presenter has the power both to kill the message and to
enhance it a hundred times beyond its worth.
The presenter must concentrate not only upon the facts
being presented but upon the style, pace, tone and speech
tactics which will be used.
Your job as a presenter is to use the presentation to ensure
that the audience is motivated and inspired rather than
disconnected or distracted.
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Use repetition to make your point – state it
over and over again throughout your speech.
Use questions to the audience to make your
point – let them think about their own lives
Use quotations to make your point
Use jokes to make your point – make sure they
are relevant to topic and consider your
audience
Use stories / anecdotes to make your point.
Your own experiences in relation to topic
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EYE CONTACT
VOCAL QUALITY
POSTURE
GESTURES
EXPRESSION
APPEARANCE
Fact #1: Your words only count for small
percentage of the actual message that you
deliver:
The biggest part of your message is conveyed
through:
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Body language
Facial expression
Tone of voice
Fact #2: The audience wants to feel positive
emotions from hearing you:
 The audience want comfort, relief, hope, and
peace of mind. That experience does not come
from your words.
 We've all heard words that sound empty,
where emotion doesn't match the actual words.
 Create emotion and connection
Fact #3: Your non-verbal communication will
immediately make an impression on your
audience:
 When you are speaking your intention is to
connect with the audience. That is what
communication is all about.
 People connect at the heart. That's where those
nonverbal elements come into play.
 The audience is watching your eyes. They're
looking to see if you care about them.
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How you use your body, how you stand, sit, move,
and
gesture, affects how an audience receives your
message.
If your body language communicates confidence,
sincerity and enthusiasm, people will be more
likely to believe you.
If not, they will have a harder time accepting what
you say.
Pay attention to your non-verbal message; it
should match your verbal message. When the nonverbal message does not match the verbal message
there is a barrier.
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The most effective way to bond with your listeners
is to establish and maintain eye contact as you
speak.
Eye contact can create the appearance of
movement even when you are standing or sitting
still.
The eyes are the most effective tool in convincing
the audience of your honesty, openness and
confidence in your presentation.
During the presentation you should use eye
contact to enhance rapport with the audience.
Establish eye contact with each and every member
of the audience.
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People associate a strong voice with confidence
and a weak voice with a lack of confidence.
Develop a strong, confident voice. Don’t scream,
don’t yell. Just SPEAK UP.
If people are distracted, bored or irritated by your
voice, your message will be lost on them.
Knowing when to slow down, speed up, and
pause, have an effect on the way your message is
received.
A monotone speech is boring, so it is important to
try to vary the pitch and speed of your
presentation.
Volume: Nothing is more frustrating than not being able to
hear a speaker’s words.
 Clarity: Pronounce your words clearly.
 Speed: Slow down when giving a presentation.
 Pacing: A change of pace attracts attention.
- Incorporate meaningful pauses to add emphasis to key spots.
- Slow down when making a vital point, repeating your core
message, or inviting your audience to a call to action.
 Tone: Check your pitch.
 People tend to speak in a slightly higher voice when they’re
nervous.
 Authority: Audiences respond better to speakers who
project a confidence. Avoid sentences such as , “ I am not an
expert but…” or “You might not agree with me, but…”
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When you stand before an audience, your posture
should convey strength, steadfastness and power.
You want to appear alert, engaged and
authoritative.
Stand up straight: Be careful not to slouch, even if
you are tired.
Don’t lean on anything, including the podium or
table.
Move purposefully from one side of room to the
centre, then to the other side, to connect with your
entire audience throughout your presentation.
Use movement as punctuation. Stop moving when
you are making an important point.
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While you are speaking, your posture will convey a great
deal about you.
Make sure your posture does not convey boredom; you can
use your whole body as a dynamic tool to reinforce your
rapport with the audience.
Using gestures adds emphasis to key points, provides visual
interest, and makes you seem relaxed.
Many presenters are confused with what to do with their
hands while they speak.
When you are not gesturing or using a prop, the best place
for your hands is by your sides.
Avoid putting them in your pockets, playing with a pen,
pointer, or prop.
The key is to keep your hands still, except when used in
unison with your speech.
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The audience watches your face. If you are
looking distracted then they will be distracted;
if you are smiling, they will be wondering why
and listen to find out.
In normal conversation your meaning is
enhanced by facial reinforcement.
Make sure that your facial expressions are
natural and have a smile on your face.
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Most people expect visual reinforcement for any verbal
message being delivered. While it would be unfair to
blame television entirely for this, it is useful to
understand that the audience is accustomed to visuals.
You can meet their expectations using PowerPoint,
overhead projectors, a slide show, or even a video
presentation.
Remember that it is as easy to make your point with
low-tech visual aids as it is with high-tech ones.
Your visual aids, whether you are using handouts,
whiteboards, or videos, should always be designed to
reinforce your core message and lead your audience to
understand your key message.