SPEECHChapter 1

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING

Speech is for EVERYONE! Average people give speeches EVERY day

Coach demonstrating skills ex: Lay-up Police officer speaking to students ex: safety to kids Parent reporting tom PTA ex: upcoming fundraiser

Most good speakers LEARNED their skills. Also learn listening skills-get more out of

speeches Learning-take advantage of opportunities at

school, on then job, as a citizen in a democracy

OPPORTUNITIES AT SCHOOL Some obvious opportunities for public speaking:

Class lectures Student speakers at assemblies or school activities

Other opportunities: Reports in English Group discussions Extracurricular organizations

Many students become school leaders and achievers because of good communication and delivery

Have a chance to impact school affairs via your voice College-Heavy on oral reports A better listener-learn from others’ reports ALL students are able to participate!

OPPORTUNITIES ON THE JOB

Studies show businesses want employees who are able to communicate

Promotions-can be based on communication skills (especially with groups-face of company)

In business-presentations within company and community functions

Many insurance companies require employees to take a speech course.

Business-public speaking workshops, pay tuition

OPPORTUNITIES ON THE JOB

Many speaking and listening opportunities in business Supervisor meeting with crew Salesperson demonstrating a product Sales meetings, banquets, staff meetings

Also listening Learn quickly how to be effective Learn job content

Doubtful machines will take over public speaking

OPPORTUNITIES IN A DEMOCRACY

The constitution of the United States recognizes the importance of speech in a free society, and, in the First Amendment, it protects your right and freedom to speak. *There can be consequences for your choices!

Roots of today’s public speaking are found in the ancient Greek democracy of Athens

OPPORTUNITIES IN A DEMOCRACY School board and city council meetings

ordinary citizens/local issues State legislatures and the U.S. Congress hold hearings

to learn the pros and cons of proposed laws ordinary citizens testifying

Steps of public buildings are scenes for speeches Washington D.C. Lansing (state capitols)

Speak out on issues -environment, urban problems, human rights, peace Citizens use symbols of democracy-backdrop

Elected officials need to know the political positions of those they represent.

Opportunities to express ideas town meetings other forums that allow open, public discussion.

OPPORTUNITIES IN A DEMOCRACY

Adolf Hitler, the German leader who posed a great threat to democracy in this century, wrote in his book, Mein Kampf:

I know that one is able to win people far more by the spoken word than by the written word, and that every great movement on this globe owes its rise to the great speakers not the great writers.

Since people can be moved for both good and bad by a powerful speaker, you need to learn how to listen to a speech.

Preserving a democracy depends on those who speak and those who listen carefully.

BENEFITS OF PUBLIC SPEAKINGORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

IMPORTANT part of organizing a speech

Will organize ideas before actually writing a speech

Carry over to other areas requiring outlining and planning Organizing notes Reporting on experiments Reading notes

BENEFITS OF PUBLIC SPEAKINGWRITING SKILLS

Practice preparing speeches helps ability to express ideas.

Learn How to get audience’s attention How to organize clearly How to support ideas

Benefits Writing compositions Essay questions Reports on the job

NO substitute for PRACTICE!

BENEFITS OF PUBLIC SPEAKINGCRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Public speaking skills and related listening skills provide tools for critical analysis of ideas.

Studying the use of supportive materials and persuasive strategies helps you find an argument’s weak points.

Learn to ask questions about speakers’ claims

By thinking critically, be better able to: Solve job-related problems Fulfill duties as a citizen

BENEFITS OF PUBLIC SPEAKINGRESEARCH SKILLS

Introduced to a variety of research materials

Learn how to research Appropriate sources Citation Necessary information

Knowing how to research is useful School

Assignments Extra-curricular events Current issues

Job-related activities To find jobs Work responsibilities/assignments Current issues

Life Problems Necessary purchases Medical issues Interests

BENEFITS OF PUBLIC SPEAKINGLISTENING SKILLS

Listening and speaking go hand in hand.

Learning good speaking techniques helps to prepare speeches which are easier for audiences to listen to and understand.

Learn to listen and hear all key points

Sharpening listening skills, via careful analysis, helps in all aspects of life.

BENEFITS OF PUBLIC SPEAKINGSELF-CONFIDENCE

By delivering speeches in front of an audience, your self-confidence will grow-each speech will get easier.

As you become a more confident public speaker, you’ll gain confidence in communication in general. Speak out in class In small groups Interviews-prepare and present information about

yourself

Success in life can depend on your ability to feel good about yourself.