Public Speaking

What is body language?

• Speaking to a live audience
• Looking at someone when communicating
• Using your body to communicate 
• The strength of your voice when speaking

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What is public speaking?

• Speaking to a live audience
• Looking at someone when communicating
• Using your body to communicate 
• The strength of your voice when speaking

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

To be a good public speaker you should never be prepared.

• True

• False

Pauses are okay in a speech. 

• True
• False

How do I know what to say?

• Just speak. Whatever you say will come natural.

• Have a plan and practice

• Trust your general knowledge

• Lie to people looking in their eyes

What if I'm nervous?

• Just try it and hopefully it will turn out okay.
• Take a deep breath and take your time.
• Go back to your place and cry
• Close your eyes and count from 1 to 10

Why is it important for an individual to master the skill of public speaking?

• To increase your self-confidence.

• To force yourself to be in uncomfortable situations.

• To make other people ask you questions that put you on the spot.

• To avoid the need to have one-on-one conversations with people.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

_______ involves communicating purposeful information before a large audience in order to inform, influence, or entertain a group of listeners.

• Casual Conversation

• Public Speaking

• Lecturing

• Verbal communication

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Why will practicing a speech several times before presenting it help lower your anxiety levels?

• You will become more comfortable with the flow of the speech.

• You will be able to give the speech faster and therefore have less time on stage to be anxious.

• The people who hear you practice won't come so the audience will be smaller.

• Practice makes perfect and, therefore, your speech will be perfect.

Why do I have to present information by speaking?

• You need to know how to share information with others as well as your thoughts and ideas.
• Because the teacher tells you too and it's important.
• Writing is boring