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Speech Communications

Speech Communications. Mixed Bag : Speeches for Multiple Occasions. Word Bank . accuracy donor entice fictitious pertinent plausible profile recipient sponsor. Brain Teasers . What qualities should an announcement have? What is the purpose of an introduction speech

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Speech Communications

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  1. Speech Communications Mixed Bag: Speeches for Multiple Occasions

  2. Word Bank • accuracy • donor • entice • fictitious • pertinent • plausible • profile • recipient • sponsor

  3. Brain Teasers • What qualities should an announcement have? • What is the purpose of an introduction speech • What should you emphasize in a presentation speech? • How can you accept an award without sounding boastful?

  4. What qualities should an announcement have? • The purpose of an announcement is to give information that is : • Accurate • Complete • Clear • Short

  5. Announcement Assignment • 1-2 minute time limit, give 2-3 announcements on real or imaginary events • Gather necessary information • check for accuracy • Check for any last minute changes

  6. Announcement Assignment • Organize • Catch attention (capture) • Entice the audience to listen (motivate) by showing the event (the what) has value (the why) • Clearly state the other w’s and h’s: • Who the sponsor is • When the event takes place, date and times • Where it is, location or place • How much the tickets are, how to get them, how to find the location • Summarize the basic information and ask for audience participation (action) • Write facts on 3 x 5 card • Fill out the activity half-sheet labeled “announcements”

  7. Suggested Topics • If possible, select real events or invent plausible ones • An all school play • New hours for the media center to be open • A cooked food sale • A class picnic • A pancake supper • An archery tournament • A school dance • A swimming meet • An awards assembly • Auditions for a talent show • A ski race • Yearbook picture appointments

  8. What is the purpose of an introduction speech? • The purpose of an introductory speech is to “break the ice” between audience and speaker. • Give the speaker’s qualifications • Make the speaker feel at ease • Briefly state the speaker’s subject • Pronounce the speaker’s name correctly and audibly. • After the introduction, you should become the model listener, paying close attention and responding to the speech.

  9. Introduction Assignment • 1-3 minute speech of introduction • Use real or imaginary speaker (avoid using classmate) • Label your class as any type audience you choose • Fill out correct activity half-sheet

  10. How to Prepare • Select speaker and audience • Collect accurate information about the speaker’s: • Background • Special training • Positions held • Speaker’s title • Books written • Travels taken • Honors received • Learn to pronounce the name correctly • Invent details for an imaginary person

  11. How to Present • Organize • Capture attention with material that relates to speaker or subject • Present brief objective description of speaker’s career • Pertinent facts--not embarrassing by being too personal or too lengthy • Give statement about subject (not speech on it.) Stress the importance of the subject to the listeners. • Clearly introduce speaker’s name and speech title.

  12. Topic Suggestions • A famous scientist to your science class • The governor to a school assembly • A foreign student to the NHS • A war hero to a civic group • A missionary to your church group • An actress to your drama club • An athlete to a school service organization • A news commentator to the journalism class • An experienced mountain climber to a scout conference • The mayor to an ecology group • An airline pilot for a career day program • Your state senator to the student body

  13. What should you emphasize in an award presentation speech? • Purpose is to praise the recipient sincerely and make the audience feel admiration for that person. • Adapt your speech to the occasion and award. • Presentations should be brief • Identify group making the award or gift • Identify the reason it is being given • State the nature of the award • Avoid flowery language and overpraise

  14. How can you accept an award without sounding boastful? • Say thank you and show sincere appreciation for the honor • Friendly • Modest • Impress the donors with your worthiness • Make them happy with their choice • When awards are surprises, the acceptance will be impromptu, but if you are forewarned or suspect an award, prepare a short speech ahead of time

  15. Award Assignment • 1-2 minute award speech • Partners • One gives award • One accepts award • Use actual article for award • Meet with partner to determine award • Fill out activity sheet for either accepting or presenting award

  16. Speech Outline • Presentor • Greet the audience • State reason for award; identify group or person donating it • Briefly describe why recipient deserves award • Explain award and purpose • Call recipient forward and make actual presentation by summarizing the reasons for it.

  17. Speech Outline • Recipient • Sincerely express gratitude • Modestly share credit with those who assisted you • Describe your appreciation for significance or beauty of award without exaggerating • Conclude by stating your plans for the future if they are connected to the award • Repeat your thanks

  18. Presentor • Place award on table • When you are ready to present the award, call the recipient to the platform. • Pick up the award so all can see it. • Wait until the recipient arrives and then again address that person by name. • Present the award • Use your upstage hand • If you must pin on a medal, stand profile so audience can see • If object is large, it should be covered until unveiled. • Await the recipient’s acceptance speech before sitting down.

  19. Recipient • When called to the front, stand near the donor; don’t stand in front of the award • Accept the award with upstage hand • Hold award in full view or stand to side of large article that must be unveiled • Give speech clearly and loudly

  20. Suggestions • A silver emblem to the student chosen for a citizenship award • An award to a retiring school official • A trophy to an outstanding athlete • A money prize for first place in a poetry writing contest • A bouquet of flowers to a guest performer • A scholarship to a summer music workshop • Money for a swimming pool for the city • An achievement certificate to the student with the highest GPA • A gift to a favorite teacher who is leaving • A gavel to an outgoing student body president • An engraved plaque for the teacher of the year award • A trophy to a winning bowling team

  21. Word Bank • accuracy • donor • entice • fictitious • pertinent • plausible • profile • recipient • sponsor

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