Mrs. Toth's Information Place - TEST



Speech #1 Speech of IntroductionBelow is what you need to talk about in your 1.01 Introduction Speech.? ????Personal information (name, where you live, year in school, interests, and so on)????Reasons why you are taking this course????Goals you have for yourself in this course?????How your classmates can help you become a better speaker, and how you want to help them??????Description of any previous public speaking experience? You will demonstrate specific techniques speakers use to connect with listeners. They include the following:Speaking at an appropriate volumeSpeaking at an appropriate paceRemember this speech is worth 100 points.?Your speech should be at least two minutes in length, but not over four minutes.Speech #2 2.01 Using Narrative in Public Speaking Here is a really good example for you to watch. This speech should be about an event or story that you are personally connected to or very familiar with. The purpose is to relate to and inspire your audience. Your speech can be persuasive, where you tell a narrative that changed your actions or thoughts or about a time when you helped someone or you were helped. Think about a time when you learned a very important lesson and then tell how it helped you. You are retelling a story that you heard or read about. Do not tell your own personal story.The content to cover in your speech includes the following:A retelling of the narrative’s plot: beginning, middle, and endIntegration into the plot of the narrative’s charactersThe narrative’s theme as it relates to your audienceYou will demonstrate several effective presentation techniques. They include the following: Volume, and pacing Effective use of conversational language Remember this speech is worth 100 points.?Your speech must be between 3 – 5 minutes.Speech #33.01 The Impact of Personal Narratives?For this speech you will need to tell one of your own personal stories. Think about a time when you learned a very important lesson and then tell how it helped you. Your goal is to inspire, help, or excite your audience. Tell about a time you helped someone.The content to cover in your speech includes the following:An engaging, effective introductionThe narrative’s plot—its beginning, middle, and endThe narrative’s characters, theme, and relevance to the audience You will demonstrate effective presentation techniques. They include the following:Effective volume, and pacingConversational dictionHere is a really good example for you to watch: this speech is worth 100 points.?Your speech must be between 3 – 5 minutes.Speech #44.01 Stick to the ScriptFor this speech you will chose a novel, story, poem, song, or any literary work (please make sure it is appropriate). You need to talk about the author, give details about your chosen work, and why you chose it. Try to analysis the author’s meaning. Also, you must read a selection from the text. Background information on the literary work you have chosen: information about the author, the work, and the setting (historical context) If you read an excerpt, context to help the audience understand how the reading fits into the work’s plotA dramatic, word-for-word reading of the work or excerpt itselfRemember this speech is worth 100 points.?Your speech must be between 3 – 5 minutes.Speech #55.01 Your Voice Represents YouYou will develop and deliver two brief recorded messages. You will be responsible for covering certain content and demonstrating specific speaking skills you have learned in this unit. The content to cover in your messages includes the following:Message 1: An outgoing message that professionally greets callers who reach your answering machine or voice mail when you are unavailable. The message should include a greeting, contact information, and a closing word of thanks. Message 2: A request for an interview for a chosen job, internship, or scholarship which includes a greeting, a description of the call’s purpose, contact information, and a closing word of thanks.You will demonstrate techniques that produce successful voice-only communication such as:Pacing and clarity of spoken language and information, including reducing verbal clutterPreparation for the speech through research and predictionProfessional demeanorRemember this speech is worth 100 points.?Each message will be between 30 and 60 seconds. Speech #66.01 Introduction: Beyond the BasicsYou will develop and deliver an oral report (think of it like a research paper) or review. You will be responsible for covering certain content and demonstrating specific speaking skills you have learned in this unit. The content to cover in your speech includes the following:Content that reports on a topic or reviews a recent artistic productionIntroduction, transitions, and conclusion that help the audience comprehend the main ideasInformation drawn from research in reliable sourcesInformation presented through a simple visual aid that reinforces, explains, or illustrates an idea. Do this for extra credit points. Contact me to find out how.You will demonstrate the presentation skills you have been studying. They include the following:Effective pacing and volume, and limiting of verbal clutterEffective use of a simple visual aid-submit for extra creditRemember this speech is worth 100 points.?Your speech must be between 4 and 6 minutes.What you must do:Choose a topicResearch it/Remember a research paper includes facts!Write your speechDeliver itTopics:School subjects-History ScienceGeographyMusicWork/OccupationsAnything!More ideas:The effects of global warming are not overestimated.Skinny models are setting a bad example for teenagers.Children should be first on organ transplant lists.Cell phones can be dangerous.News media should give equal attention to all people.Professional athletes are overpaid.The driving age for teens should be raised to 18.1A flat tax must replace the current tax system.Remember this speech is worth 100 points.?Your speech must be between 4 and 6 minutes.Speech #77.01 Organization: Why BotherYou will develop and deliver a speech of demonstration or explanation. This speech is an easy one. All you need to do is tell/explain how to do something. For example, I could explain how I make the best brownies in the world. I would talk about my recipe and take you through it step by step.Your speech will include the following:Content that informs by demonstrating or explaining how something happens or is doneIntroduction, transitions, and conclusion that help the audience comprehend the main ideasOrganization that follows one of these patterns: spatial, causal, narrative, or processInformation drawn from research in reliable sourcesYou will demonstrate the presentation skills you have been studying. They include the following:Effective pacing, volume, and limiting of verbal clutterEffective use of props to reinforce content submit for extra creditRemember this speech is worth 100 points.?Your speech must be between 4 and 6 minutes.Speech #8 8.01 Patterns: Topical, Problem-SolutionYou will develop and deliver a problem-solution speech. You will be responsible for covering certain content and demonstrating specific speaking skills you have learned in this unit. For this speech you want to introduce a problem and then a solution for it. Your speech will include the following:Content that presents and explains a problem or unmet need relevant to an audience and suggests a solutionIntroduction, transitions, and conclusion that help the audience comprehend the main ideasProblem-solution as the primary pattern of organizationInformation drawn from research in reliable sourcesExtra Credit-making a ppt to go along with your speech!Remember this speech is worth 100 points.?Your speech must be between 4 and 6 minutes.Ideas:Health-Lack of exercise is harmful to your health, food labeling, Diets, mentally ill, depression, dental healthEnvironmental issues-energy sources, climate changeEducation- cheating, dropouts, lack of educational opportunities, peer pressure, academic pressure ................
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