Homework for 12/10

• Historical Speech Critique: Read 'The Sermon on the Mount' in Matthew 5 - 7.
• Please read the "Physical Delivery" chapter

Churchill Speech.

Don't worry that I have this post up early. You aren't responsible for this critique for a few weeks. I just wanted to post it before I forgot! :)

As we discussed, we are switching the Women's Rights speech for a WWII speech.

Here is a link to the transcript of a speech given by Winston Churchill from the United States on Dec. 20, 1941.

• Text
• Audio
• This audio isn't a complete recording, but it has some good commentary to help you understand the context. 

homework for 11/18

Homework for this week:

• Historical Speech Critique: "Ich bin ein Berliner" Video and text
• Finalize your topic for city council speech
• Plan on delivering speech on Dec. 7 or Dec. 14

Homework for the week of 11/15

Good Morning!
Here are a few things to do to catch up from last week:
Please read through chapters 12, 13, and 14. They are pretty short - so don't panic. Take notes on things that you think are most important and relevant to you.

On Friday we will do the following:

• critique your YW in Excellence speech
• finish planning for your final speech
• fly through Chapters 12-14, 17-19
• Assign your next historical speech critique

More on Citations.

Barber, Greg. The Benefits of Recycled Paper. EcoMall: A Place to Help Save the Earth, n.d. Web. 4 November 2010.

Campbell, Rhonda. How to Get Newspaper Recycling Bins for Schools. eHow, 21 August 2009. Web. 4 November 2010.

Basic Speech Structure

I.                   Introduction

A.                 Attention getter

B.                 Psychological Orientation (Why should you listen to me?)

C.                  Logical Orientation (Why should you care about my topic?)

D.                 Thesis Statement & Preview of Main Points

[   Transition to first point  ]

 

II.                First Main Point

A.                 Subpoint

     1.                 Supporting Materials

B.                 Subpoint  

     1.                 Supporting Materials

[   Transition to second point  ]

 

III.             Second Main Point

A.                 Subpoint

     1.                 Supporting Materials

B.                 Subpoint  

     1.                 Supporting Materials

[   Transition to third point  ]

IV.              Third Main Point

A.                 Subpoint

     1.                 Supporting Materials

B.                 Subpoint  

     1.                 Supporting Materials

[   Transition to conclusion ]

V.                 Conclusion

A.                 Review of Main points

B.                 Psychological Closure

C.                  Clincher

Homework for 11/12

1. Complete your first "Historical Speech Critique." Here are the links to "I have a Dream" speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Read it or Watch it
2. Finish your outline for YW in Excellence
1. Here is a link to the story I mentioned right as you were leaving. It is about a couple (told from the woman's perspective) on their LONG and HARD journey to be sealed in the temple. Click here to read it.
3. Read through your entire speech with a timer and see long it is. If it is over 10 minutes, start trimming. 
1. Read to a mirror, a door, a stuffed animal, etc. I liked to practice my speeches to a door... :) 

If you have any questions feel free to call, email, or post a question.

Chapter 10: Arranging Points

¢  Arranging Points

—  Arrange your main points in a pattern that makes sense for the topic and the thesis statement

¢  Chronological

¢  Ideas are based in a time sequence

¢  Ex. European Music: Baroque Period, Classical Period, Romantic Period

¢  Spatial Pattern

¢  Based on geography

¢  Ex. Crime: Eastern Seaboard, Midwest, Pacific Coast

¢  Cause-Effect

¢  Problem-Solution

Chapter 8: Research

¢  How to Start Researching:

—  Sources of Information:

¢  Internet (Lexis-Nexis, academic journals)

¢  Library (books, encyclopedias, DVDs, etc.)

¢  Experts (your dad)

—  Formulate questions:

¢  What do you want to find out about your speech topic? Write a list of questions that you can answer throughout your research.

¢  This will help structure your research and be a way to know when you have “finished.”

¢  Learn the Lexicon

—  As you research you will discover new terms that are specific to the field

¢  Write down terms that are used frequently

¢  Make a list of definitions

¢  Learn to “talk the talk”

—  This will help you understand your research and add to your credibility

¢  Interviewing

—  Types of experts

¢  Educators

¢  Public Officials

¢  Agencies or Non-Profit Organizations

¢  Athletes

¢  Doctors

¢  Accountants

¢  Any professional

—  Make a list of questions

¢  Avoid vague questions

¢  Don’t disagree, argue, or interrupt

¢  Send a thank you note

¢  Record Your Sources

—  Use MLA or APA as your format for recording your sources

¢  Online resource for MLA citation

¢  Online resource for APA citation

—  Find an organizational system that works for you

¢  Note cards

¢  Notebook

¢  Word Document

—  Record quotes and data in a way that you can easily find it later

Homework for 11/5

I wrote in my notes from class that your homework would be:

1. to complete an outline for your speech on Personal Progress for YW in Excellence
2. Select topic for 3-minute speech to Fort Morgan City Council
3. Begin research for City Council speech

It seems like you have made serious headway on your Personal Progress speech for YW in Excellence because of your speech on Sunday. I heard most of it... I think. I was in the hall with Eli. What I did hear made me so excited! You are doing a fabulous job of organizing your thoughts and relating to your audience. Bravo!!

Call or leave a comment if you have questions.

Alli

Chapter 7: Understanding Your Audience

¢  Research your audience & their attitude on your topic

• Use direct observation
• Conduct a survey to see what they already think about your topic
• Conduct an interview
• Use common sense

¢  Analyze the audience demographics

• What is the average age of your audience?
• What different ethnicities are represented? What proportions?
• What religious groups are represented?
• What genders are represented?

The big take home message from this chapter is simple: Adapt your language and style to suit your audience.

You Rock!

Chapter 6: Topic Selection & Analysis

•          Select a Speech Topic:

o   Draw from your own experiences, beliefs, and interests

o   What unusual experiences have you had?

o   What special knowledge or expertise do you have?

o   What strong beliefs or opinions do you have?

o   Do you have an interesting background? o   What would you like to know more about?

•      Select a topic that is appropriate to the audience and the occasion

o   Make a list of who will be at the event.

o   What are their expectations?

o   Ask yourself, “what would I sit still to hear?”

o   Clarify the purpose of your speech:-

• Narrow your topic

• After you know how long you have to speak, select one specific facet of your topic to focus on.
• Start with “China”-> End up with “China’s Natural Resources”
• Start with “School Dress Code” –> End up with “FM High School should enforce school uniforms”
• This will give added depth to your speech

• Identify what you are trying to do.

• Are you trying to change people’s minds?
• Entertain them?
• Teach them something?

• Three main purposes of speaking:

• To inform
• Explain, instruct, define, clarify, demonstrate, or teach
• To persuade
• Influence, convince, motivate, sell, preach, stimulate action
• To evoke
• ·         Entertain, inspire, celebrate, commemorate

• Create a thesis statement:
• A clear statement that states the essence of your speech content
• Sometimes referred to as the “central idea”
• It will announce your topic and what you plan on doing with the topic
• Soda machines should be banned from public school properties.
• Music programs should always have financial support.

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Happily Ever After Link

Link to talk:
Link to MP3:

"Why Personal Progress is helping me get closer to my "Happily Ever After."

Homework for 10/29

Please be ready for class on 10/29 by completing the following:

• Watch the "Back to School" speech delivered by President Obama in September 2010. CLICK HERE.
• After you watch it, please make a short comment on our blog (2-5 sentences) about what you observed. 
• Brainstorm a few more ideas for your persuasive speech and bring your ideas to class.

Chapter 4: Overcoming Fear of Speaking

Chapter 4: Overcoming Fear of Speaking

• Specify your fear
• A specific fear is easier to fix than a vague one. 
• "I'm totally freaking out!"  versus "I'm worried about blanking out!
• Good preparation will help you feel confident
• D&C 38:30 "...but if ye are prepared ye shall not fear."
• Develop a good outline and practice, practice, practice.
• Pray for help to remember what you studied and prepared.
• Visualize success
• When you are experiencing fear and anxiety try imaging yourself confidently delivering the speech
• Replace negative thoughts with positive ones
• Replace Negative: "I'm going to say "um" to much." with Positive: "No one will notice if I say "um" a few times. They will notice my great content and know how hard I worked."
• Try Relaxation Techniques
• Fight or Flight: Your body reacts to fearful situations by preparing it for "fight" or "flight." Public speaking isn't as intense as fighting a tiger or running from one. So... what do we do with the increased heart rate, rush of adrenaline, and tense muscles?
• Breathe! Force some oxygen to your brain. It will help you relax and focus.
• Inhale through the nose and exhale through your mouth. It's the best way to slow down your breathing.
• Go for a brisk walk
• Do some neck rolls, knee bends, or arm swings. 

Notes from 10/22

I loved our first class today. I think we are going to have a great time learning about public speaking together.

Here's what we covered today:

• Talked about the syllabus
• Looked through the text book to see how it was organized
• Explained the class assignments
• Talked about your learning style
• You are a visual learner- so we will have lots of video and have PowerPoint presentations
• Explained how the blog will work as a way for us to communicate during the week
• I will post videos for you to watch and post notes from our class
• You are encouraged to make comments
• Brainstormed where you can deliver your persuasive speech and potential topics
• Activity Night opening exercises- Spiritual Thought?
• Possible topics: Music and the Spirit
• Covered important ideas from Chapter 4: Overcoming Fear of Speaking
• (I will have a separate post with highlights from this chapter.)
• Read "Language" section in "For the Strength of Youth."
• Application to public speaking: When we use "clean and intelligent language" it is "evidence of a bright and wholesome mind." It is important to establish your credibility to your audience. When you speak with uplifting and clean language it shows your audience you are smart and they should listen to you.
• Introduced the "Question Bag" 
• This is to help us develop our extemporaneous speaking skills. In other words, this exercise will  help us learn to quickly develop speaking points and deliver a smart speech in a minute's notice.
• You did a fabulous job with your first two! 

getting started.

This is our very own blog. Just for us! I am really excited to work with you on such an exciting topic: Public Speaking. I have created a really fun schedule for us. Don't feel trapped if you want to add something to the syllabus. I'm completely open to adding different content or giving our material a different angle. For example, if you are interested in South American politics, the history of Italy, using public speaking to get a job, etc. Use this blog to give your opinions.

I need you to check this blog once a week. I will put up material for you to read or watch on Mondays for that week's class on Friday.

Here's to a great 9 weeks!
Alli