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Mastering Public Speaking: Essential Preparation Techniques for 7th Grade Students

Public speaking can be a daunting task, but with the right techniques, 7th graders can become confident speakers. In this presentation, you will discover essential breathing exercises to calm your nerves, visualization strategies to ease anxiety, and effective planning methods to structure your speech. Learn how to establish a clear beginning, middle, and end, ensuring your message is impactful and memorable. Practice will also help you engage your audience and present yourself effectively. Get ready to transform your public speaking skills!

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Mastering Public Speaking: Essential Preparation Techniques for 7th Grade Students

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  1. Mr. Carter 7th Grade Preparation For Public Speaking Created by Mr. Carter

  2. Sports psychologists know that proper breathing calms heart rate and enables athlete to focus. Public speakers are performance athletes. The breathing exercise on the following slide will allow you to reduce stress before you speak, thus allowing you to focus better on the task at hand. 1) Relaxing before you Speak

  3. Preferably standing with your shoulders straight, take a very deep breath through your nose. Hold for ten seconds and then release it with force through the mouth. Feel your stomach contract and inhale and contract as you exhale. Repeat this 3 - 4 times 2) The Breathing Exercise

  4. Picture yourself standing up in front of two or three people you feel very comfortable around. Now add a few more people you know. Again, just talk to them. You can gradually start adding people. This will make speaking less nerve- racking. As you speak, picture your audience smiling, fully understanding your entire speech, and erupting in applause at the end. 3) Simplified Visualization Exercise

  5. Make an outline, an overview, or a summary of whatever makes you most comfortable. Planning and Presentations will vary greatly depending on the audience. Before you begin, ask: Why am I speaking? To whom am I speaking? 4) Planning and Preparation

  6. You need a specific beginning, middle , and end. The Beginning: Establish your reason for speaking. The Middle: This is the “meat” of your presentation. Key facts and points are included here. The End: Strong wrap- up of key points of info. Make a strong final statement that enhances your presentation. 5) A Beginning, Middle, and End

  7. 5b) A Beginning, Middle, and End

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