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I've Got Something To Say . . .
So, by now you have written at least two speeches. What was the topic? Undoubtedly you searched "best speech topics" on the interweb, same as the rest of your classmates. Was it funny, interesting or downright boring? You might have even found one and copied it. Huh. Lame.
Well, not this time!
You have a voice, a brain, and a desire to be heard - I know, I have heard it already. Many times! This is your chance, to be brave, to speak your mind, to entertain, to persuade, to challenge.
If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?
Remember, in the famous words of Franklin D Roosevelt;
"So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is...fear itself — nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance." (see below)
Or, if you are a man of few words, feel the fear and do it anyway!
Well, not this time!
You have a voice, a brain, and a desire to be heard - I know, I have heard it already. Many times! This is your chance, to be brave, to speak your mind, to entertain, to persuade, to challenge.
If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?
Remember, in the famous words of Franklin D Roosevelt;
"So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is...fear itself — nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance." (see below)
Or, if you are a man of few words, feel the fear and do it anyway!
Some ideas to help you write your speech: (Adapted from TKI resources)
Developing and structuring
Research your topic in order to develop your ideas. Researching your topic could extend or test your opinions or feelings and give you material that will be appropriate for the purpose of your presentation. Material could include:
· statistics
· quotations
· primary sources (your own research) for example, survey, interviews, personal experience
· secondary sources (research done by others) for example, reference books, Internet, newspapers, magazines.
Decide how your ideas will be structured (organised). You could structure your ideas:
· in order of importance
· chronologically (in order of time)
· logically (cause and effect)
· as a series of points related to a single theme.
Planning and writing
In your oral presentation include:
· an introduction – where you greet the audience and give an overview of your topic
· a body – where you state, support, and explain your ideas
· a conclusion – where you summarise your ideas.
While writing your presentation, use verbal language features that are appropriate to your purpose and topic, such as:
· rhetorical question
· direct address to audience
· use of personal pronouns
· sound devices, such as alliteration
· repetition
· figurative language, such as metaphor
· emotive language
· humour
· analogy/ anecdote
Practising and delivering
There are many techniques you can use when delivering your presentation. Think about your content (for example, is it light-hearted or serious?) and how this will affect the way you use your voice and body. Identify specific sections in the text of your presentation where you could use appropriate delivery techniques. Some techniques you could consider are:
· varying your volume, tone, pace, or stress to emphasise a point or to gain or hold attention
· pausing for dramatic effect or emphasis
· making eye contact to engage and hold your audience’s attention
· making gestures, movements, and facial expressions that support and emphasise your content
· using a stance that is appropriate for a speaker in a formal situation
· using props, costume, or demonstration materials.
Practise delivering your presentation. You may have the opportunity to practise in front of a small group of peers and receive feedback on your content and delivery techniques. Time your presentation to ensure that it runs for at least three minutes.
Give your presentation. May the force be with you!
(TKI English 1.6A v2; Resource title: I’ve Got Something to Say!)
Developing and structuring
Research your topic in order to develop your ideas. Researching your topic could extend or test your opinions or feelings and give you material that will be appropriate for the purpose of your presentation. Material could include:
· statistics
· quotations
· primary sources (your own research) for example, survey, interviews, personal experience
· secondary sources (research done by others) for example, reference books, Internet, newspapers, magazines.
Decide how your ideas will be structured (organised). You could structure your ideas:
· in order of importance
· chronologically (in order of time)
· logically (cause and effect)
· as a series of points related to a single theme.
Planning and writing
In your oral presentation include:
· an introduction – where you greet the audience and give an overview of your topic
· a body – where you state, support, and explain your ideas
· a conclusion – where you summarise your ideas.
While writing your presentation, use verbal language features that are appropriate to your purpose and topic, such as:
· rhetorical question
· direct address to audience
· use of personal pronouns
· sound devices, such as alliteration
· repetition
· figurative language, such as metaphor
· emotive language
· humour
· analogy/ anecdote
Practising and delivering
There are many techniques you can use when delivering your presentation. Think about your content (for example, is it light-hearted or serious?) and how this will affect the way you use your voice and body. Identify specific sections in the text of your presentation where you could use appropriate delivery techniques. Some techniques you could consider are:
· varying your volume, tone, pace, or stress to emphasise a point or to gain or hold attention
· pausing for dramatic effect or emphasis
· making eye contact to engage and hold your audience’s attention
· making gestures, movements, and facial expressions that support and emphasise your content
· using a stance that is appropriate for a speaker in a formal situation
· using props, costume, or demonstration materials.
Practise delivering your presentation. You may have the opportunity to practise in front of a small group of peers and receive feedback on your content and delivery techniques. Time your presentation to ensure that it runs for at least three minutes.
Give your presentation. May the force be with you!
(TKI English 1.6A v2; Resource title: I’ve Got Something to Say!)
TEDx Talk - Nancy Duarte - Presentations
The Power of Storytelling
Remember the power of using storytelling to engage your audience.
Remember the power of using storytelling to engage your audience.
- beginning, middle, end
- comparing what IS with what COULD BE
- the structure of this speech __T__T__T etc
- extended metaphor
Language Features in Speech - Your Task:
- Choose a speech text
- Hunt for language features
- Copy and paste each LF into your notes (3)
- Explain the effect