Speech Communications

Speech CommunicationsMixed Bag: Speeches for Multiple

Occasions

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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?

What qualities should an announcement have?

The purpose of an announcement is to give information that is :– Accurate– Complete– Clear– Short

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

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”

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Award Assignment

1-2 minute award speechPartners

– One gives award– One accepts award

Use actual article for awardMeet with partner to determine awardFill out activity sheet for either

accepting or presenting award

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.

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

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.

Recipient

When called to the front, stand near the donor; don’t stand in front of the award

Accept the award with upstage handHold award in full view or stand to side

of large article that must be unveiledGive speech clearly and loudly

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

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