Thursday, October 21, 2010

Speech Rehearsal & Delivery

Please use 3rd period to rehearse your speech.

Effective speech is largely based on knowing well what you wrote. Being familiar with the words you used and how to pronounce them are helpful. In addition, sincerity, effective volume, eye contact, effective pacing, effective gestures and posture can help make your speech more effective and interesting.

Get into pairs and "rehearse" your speech. Deliver your speech to one another, taking turns. The listener should give you feedback about effectiveness. What parts of the speech are weak, vague, or badly delivered? Where does the listener stop listening in the speech? Does the opening of the speech effectively hook or interest the listener? Critique each other.

During 4th period, we will begin delivering speeches. I'll take volunteers first, then random performers.

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