Self Introductory Self-Evaluation speech
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Comm2200YourfirstSpeech2.pptxYour first Speech
It’s that time!
Speech Requirements
2-3 minutes in length if you are an online class or 3-5 minutes if you are in an in-person class
Visual Aid Needed
You may use an outline or notecards to present the speech
Business Casual attire
Check your class schedule and/or syllabus for due dates for the speech and the outline. The outline must be turned in prior to the speech to DropBox
Remember that you need to do a self-evaluation prior to this speech
Start By Selecting A Topic
Some Ideas
Look at my responses to your bio posts. I provided some initial ideas to each of you based on what you shared in your post if you are in an online class. We did a brainstorming in class for the in-person class
Share an experience that has shaped your life
Talk about an item that means a lot to you such as a musical instrument, piece of jewelry, a favorite childhood toy, etc.
Tell us what led you to select your major
These are just a few ideas
Once you have a topic
Consider 2-3 things you could discuss about the topic. These are your main points
Consider how to open the speech with an attention-getter
Consider how you will end your speech with a review and concluding remark
Create An Outline
Attention-Getter
Things You Can Use
Quotes
Videos
Actions
Visual Aids
Stories
Rhetorical Questions
Audience Participation
Startling Facts
What’s Next: After I get Their Attention
Tell the Audience the purpose of your speech
Explain your connection/research on the topic
Preview the main points you plan to discuss
Provide a transitional word of phrase that let’s us know you are going into the Body of the speech
Let’s Also Discuss How to Close The Speech: Review and Concluding Remark
Presenting the Speech
No gum
Stand up straight
Dress appropriately
No hat
Good eye contact
Don’t sway
Try to incorporate some gestures
Watch the Uhs and Ums and Likes (fillers)
Consider your language
Show Interest in your topic
How Do I Eliminate the Dreaded Fillers?
Getting Rid of Fillers
Practice
Insert Pause (This also helps with the rate, the time, and adds verbal punctuation)
Slow Down
Other Resources to Help
Go to the Content Section, Module 1
Under “Lecture”, you will find 3 videos that will be especially helpful: How to Outline, How to Reduce Speech Anxiety by the Textbook Author, and the “Courtyard Self-Introductory Speech Sample”
Under “Activities”, look at: Guidelines for this speech, Outline template, Link to Transitional words, A Sample outline, Rubrics for grading the speech and the outline, the Self Evaluation Assignment
How Do I Create a Video Link to upload?
Go to the Content Section. You will see a file that says “Uploading An Unlisted video”.
Please remember that you want your video “Unlisted”. The Public setting allows everyone to see it that goes to Youtube. The Private setting only allows you to see it and so I cannot see it. Use Unlisted.
