PUBLIC SPEAKING SAMPLE PREPARATION FORMAT

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MAIN POINTS
A speech should contain 2-4 main points to be discussed. Each main point must be supported by
facts, opinions, anecdote or examples.

Main Point #1
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Main Point #2
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Main Point #3
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ADDRESS THE CHAIR

eg. Good evening Mr./Madame Chairperson, teachers, parents, fellow students and guests

Introduction

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Conclusion

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What is a speech?

There are five essential components in Public Speaking:

determining exactly what should be said;

arranging the material in the proper order;
clothing the speech in well-chosen words and carefully phrased sentences;
delivering it with dignity and grace.

Types of speeches

The Informative Speech

This type of speech tells an audience about some fact, finding or experience. The emphasis is on
the desire the share information.

The Humorous Speech

The purpose of this speech is to make an audience laugh by telling light-hearted or funny stories.

The Persuasive Speech

The persuasive speech is one that tells an audience about certain objects, things, or ideas and
presents them in such a way that the audience will agree with the ideas presented.

Speech Preparation

Choose a Topic

should be of interest to the speaker and the audience;

should be specific…not too broad, or too narrow;
should be completely thought through to formulate ideas;
should consider personal strengths and limitations;
should choose a medium of delivery that you can handle.

Gather Information

set the purpose of the presentation;

identify the main points to be presented;
use these main ideas as reference points for researching and organizing information.
 DELIVERY OF A SPEECH

The delivery of a speech is the culmination of the thought, research and preparation by the
student.

Appearance and Poise

walk to the front of the audience smartly

stand in a natural way at ease
keep body alert and alive
keep weight distributed on both feet
avoid shifting from one foot to another
feet should be apart, slightly angled from front to back
good posture and relaxing body muscles will improve voice
don’t lean on object
don’t fidget with paper of cloth
wait for silence before beginning
smile at audience before speaking to establish rapport
establish visual contact with the entire audience
avoid looking at the floor or ceiling

Enunciation and Volume

speak clearly and distinctly

voice should be pleasant and natural; loud enough to be heard but not shouting
volume, pitch and rate should be varied according to material presented
emphasize important words
don’t mumble or rush, pace is very important
listen to yourself, do you sound bored? tired? enthusiastic?
 WRITING A SPEECH

First Draft

Introduction:
 an enthusiastic opening statement will stimulate the audience
 promotes receptiveness of audience to the speaker
 gives the audience a focus, a theme, a perspective
 provides direction to your talk
 can be written after the body of the speech has been developed
 **do not begin you speech with, “Hi, I am ___ and today I am going to talk about ___.”
 use a smooth transition to move from your intro into the body of your speech

The Body
 the substance of the speech
 tells the audience what the speaker wants them to know
 a point should be made to provide a focus and direction for the talk
 provide the background information necessary to appreciate your talk
 avoid verbal “clutter”
 the more vivid the imagery, the better the audience relates to the talk
 let your audience see with your eyes, relive your experience
 use language appropriate to your audience
 use a smooth transition to move from the body of your speech into the conclusion

The Conclusion
 short
 used to re-emphasize or summarize main points
 should leave an impression on the audience
 the speaker and the audience need to smoothly close the communication
 **never end with “That’s it” or “The End”.. tie it back to the introduction’s attention
grabber

Edit
 work is refined
 special consideration given to clearness of expression
 gives style to the work
 adds effectiveness to the wording and phrasing
 use the writing process
 encourage peer editing

Final Copy
 words are removed which are hard to pronounce or difficult to understand

Final Note

The more thought and preparation that is put into a talk, the more enthusiastically it can be delivered. An
audience appreciates a speaker who is original and unique.

Don’t try to imitate anyone else.

Believe in yourself. Be yourself.
 PUBLIC SPEAKING FORUM
EVALUATION FOR JUDGES

STUDENT’S NAME:

GRADE:

TOPIC:

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DELIVERY POSSIBLE MARK MARK

1. Address the Chair 5
2.Appearance/Poise 5
3.Audibility: Quality + Range 10
4.Clarity: Articulation + Pronunciation 10
5. Continuous Delivery/Effective Pacing 10
6. Eye Contact/Audience Relationship 5
7. Natural Manner (exaggerated gestures 5
strongly discouraged
CONTENT + MATERIAL ORGANIZATION POSSIBLE MARK MARK
1. Effective Introduction 5
2. Ideas Logically Presented 10
3. Origniality of Thought + Presentation 10
4. Adherence to Subject 10
5. Effective Conslusion 6
LANGUAGE POSSIBLE MARK MARK
1.Correct Use of Grammar 5
2. Suitable Vocabulary 5

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 BLESSED TERESA OF CALCUTTA
CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1 Rexford Drive
Hamilton, ON, L8W 3E8

Phone: (905) 318-7933

Fax: (905) 318-7208
http://btoc.hwcdsb.ca

Principal: Mr. V. Colella Superintendent of Education: Mrs. I. Fortino

Assistant to the Principal: Ms. L. Spadafora Trustee: Mr. P. Daly

February 2012

Dear Parents:

This is a letter to inform you of an independent study project being assigned to all the
Grade 4-8 classes. Students are to prepare speeches that will be presented in class at a later date.
Winners will be chosen from each grade to speak at the BTOC School Finals to be held on ,
2012. Two students from each grade will be selected to go on to represent BTOC at the system
regional finals to be held at 6:30 p.m. on at .

We ask the students to choose a topic they know well and confirm it with their teacher.
We will provide a list of suggested topics for your child. The topics will vary depending on the
age of the student.

The speech should be 3-5 minutes in length for most of the students. However, if English
is a second language, we will modify the time.

Each student is required to memorize the speech if possible, while referring to cue cards
from time to time.

Although the student should do most of the work, guidance is encouraged from the
parent(s). We will allot time in the classroom for preparation of speeches.

Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher at
the school.

Sincerely,

Mr. V. Colella
Princpal