Speeches

//**As part of our oral language programme, you will be writing and presenting a speech early next term (Week 2, Term 3). You may wish to work on this in the holidays. Here are some notes to help you.**//

__ You need to __
 * Ø Write a speech
 * Ø Practise (LOTS!) saying it aloud
 * Ø Write it on cue cards
 * Ø Check the marking sheet to make sure that you have covered all the success criteria

__ Tips for Speeches __ Topic – choose one that you feel comfortable with and the audience will enjoy. The more passion you have for your topic, the better it will be. Time – 2.5 to 3 minutes Opening – grab the audience’s attention! (But don’t stop there!) Middle – make sure your ideas are ordered logically and any arguments are well thought out. For each point you are making give an **//example//** (could be an anecdote – short story) and **//explain//** it clearly. Don’t just list your points or ideas. They need to be elaborated on. INFORM PERSUADE/MAKE PEOPLE THINK ENTERTAIN Conclusion – summarise main ideas and //leave audience with something to think about.// Saying your speech – clear, expressive voice and at a pace that people have time to enjoy what you have to say. Eye contact and posture – standing tall and looking at different people in the audience. Enthusiasm and Confidence – show your passion for your topic!

Some techniques to help engage your audience

1. Put the audience in someone else’s shoes eg) **//Imagine//** ………. 2. Use the pronoun **__YOU__** eg) **//You//** need ………. Have **//you//** ever ….. 3. Asking a question eg) What would you do if….? 4. Telling a story/giving an example to explain a point  5. Role play – acting (brief) to show your point  6. Pause (stop for a moment when you want them to think about what you are saying)  7. Humour – can work well to engage your audience and relax you.