+ Speech 8 th Grade, 2010
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Speech8th Grade, 2010
+The Process of Communication
+Chapter 1
Why Take Speech?“…in all things showing yourself to be a
pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you.
Titus 2:7-8 NKJV
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GlossophobiaDefinition: Fear of public speaking.
Believed to affect 75% of Americans.
Some prefer death over public speaking.
+Begin this class with a positive attitude & a desire to honor the Lord. “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you…”
1 Peter 3:15
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SpeakingDone everyday
Utilize experience to develop “public speaking,” make less intimidating
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SimilaritiesWith friends, telling a story
Explaining a process
Giving your opinion
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CredibilityDefinition: Believability, ability to gain a person’s confidence in what you have to say
So put away all falsehood and "tell your neighbor the truth” because we belong to each other. Ephesians 4:25
People will begin to believe or doubt the speaker based on his/her credibility.
+IntegrityDefinition: Follows a strict code of
ethics (; what a person does when (it may seem) no one is watching
Speakers with integrity gain credibility through their actions and speech. Trust is gained and the audience will be more attentive.
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OrganizationSpeeches follow a step-by-step path to
get from Point A to Point B
Begin a speech on “common ground” and carefully lead the audience to a conclusion
+AdaptationIn conversations, listen & watch each other to tailor the conversation
Pick topics you have interest (or others have interest in) or some knowledge.
Know your audience to adapt topic to interests
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ResponseMonitor your audienceConfusionBoredomDistracted
Adjust deliveryExplain better, give a funny story, end conversation
+Differences between conversations & public speakingStructure – More formalSeparationLess interactionNeed for audience to “get it”Make it manageableMake it memorable
+Differences
PrecisionMessage needs to hit on targetNo opportunity to come back and explain
+Delivery
PostureNo slouchingBody language
Gestures & facial expressions
Careful pronunciation
+Preparation
Formal speeches requirePlanningPracticeSelf-evaluationMeet the needs of the audience