Fundamentals of Public Speaking

​Fundamentals of Public Speaking

By Det Rivera

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Practice 1. Tap TRUE if the statement is TRUE ; FALSE if otherwise.

An outline determines whether your supporting ideas match your main idea or not.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Any speech should include an introduction, body, and conclusion.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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In the Introduction, you explain the importance of your topic by giving examples.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Knowing the audience and the occasion is crucial in writing a speech.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Rehearsing is a major requirement.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Speech writing is a recursive process.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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The approach that you will use in your introduction can determine the success of your speech.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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The primary objective of speech writing is getting the right or appropriate topic.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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The purpose of the speech will help you identify ideas that will support your main idea or message.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Word choice is one consideration in writing a speech.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The Speech Writing Process

Just like events planning, or any other activities, writing an effective speech follows certain steps or processes. The process for writing is not chronological or linear; rather, it is recursive. That means you have the opportunity to repeat a writing procedure indefinitely, or produce multiple drafts first before you can settle on the right one. Figure 1 shows the schematic diagram.

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Practice 2.

What is the synonym of "recursive"?

• indefinite

• writing

• repetitive

• practice

Components of Speech Writing Process

1. Audience Analysis

Audience analysis entails looking into the profile of your target audience. This is done so you can tailor-fit your speech content and delivery to your audience. The profile includes the following information.

***demography (age range, male-female ratio, educational background and affiliations or degree program taken, nationality, economic status, academic or corporate designations)

***situation (time, venue, occasion, and size)

***psychology (values, beliefs, attitudes, preferences, cultural and racial ideologies, and needs)

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Practice 3.

What demographic factor is shown in the picture?

• population density

• life expectancy

• migration trend

• birth rate

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This graph is an example of:

• Mortality rate

• Age distribution

• Urbanization

• Fertility rate

Multiple Choice

Which age group is the largest in the population?

• 0–14 years old

• 15–64 years old

• 65 years old and above

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

Which demographic concept does this picture best illustrate?

• population density

• literacy rate

• migration

• fertility rate

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This picture shows which demographic characteristic?

• Urban growth

• Life expectancy

• Dependency ratio

• Birth rate

2. Purpose

The purpose for writing and delivering the speech can be classified into three—to inform, to entertain, or to persuade.

An informative speech provides the audience with a clear understanding of the concept or idea presented by the speaker.

An entertainment speech provides the audience with amusement.

A persuasive speech provides the audience with well-argued ideas that can influence their own beliefs and decisions.

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Practice 4.

Why do you establish your purpose before writing a speech?

• To make the speech longer

• To impress the teacher with difficult words

• To know what you want to achieve with your audience

• To avoid making mistakes in grammar

2. Purpose

The purpose for writing and delivering the speech can be classified into three—to inform, to entertain, or to persuade.

An informative speech provides the audience with a clear understanding of the concept or idea presented by the speaker.

An entertainment speech provides the audience with amusement.

A persuasive speech provides the audience with well-argued ideas that can influence their own beliefs and decisions.

The purpose can be general and specific. Study the examples below to see the differences and take note of them.

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Practice 6.

Specific Purpose: To entertain Grade 11 students with his/her funny experiences in automated election.
Question: What is the topic of this specific purpose?

• Information literacy

• Automated election

• Money management

• Community success stories

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Specific Purpose: To persuade Grade 11 students to develop information literacy skills.
Question: What is the topic of this specific purpose?

• Student government

• Automated election

• Information literacy

• Financial literacy

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Specific Purpose: To inform Grade 11 students about the importance of effective money management.
Question: What is the topic of this specific purpose?

• Student government

• Money management

• Information literacy

• Automated election

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Specific Purpose: To entertain Grade 11 students with the success stories of the people in the community.
Question: What is the topic of this specific purpose?

• Automated election

• Information literacy

• Community success stories

• Financial literacy

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Specific Purpose: To inform Grade 11 students about the process of conducting an automated student government election. What is the topic of this specific purpose?

• Student government election

• Community stories

• Money management

• Financial literacy

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Specific Purpose: To persuade the school administrators to promote financial literacy among students.
Question: What is the main topic of this specific purpose?

• Budgeting skills

• Financial literacy

• Money management

• Entrepreneurship

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Specific Purpose: To persuade parents to limit their children’s screen time to improve study habits.
What is the main topic of this specific purpose?

• screen time and study habits

• Parenting styles

• Technology addiction

• Time management

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Specific Purpose: To inform students about the effects of climate change on local agriculture.
What is the topic of this specific purpose?

• Food security

• Environmental awareness

• Climate change

• Farming practices

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To entertain the audience with hilarious classroom experiences during online learning.
What is the topic of this specific purpose?

• Study-from-home struggles

• Funny student experiences

• Digital classrooms

• Online learning challenges

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Specific Purpose: To persuade the community to segregate waste properly for a cleaner environment.
What is the topic of this specific purpose?

• recycling

• Waste segregation

• Environmental cleanliness

• Community responsibility

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Specific Purpose: To inform employees about the importance of mental health breaks at work.
What is the topic of this specific purpose?

• Mental health breaks

• Stress Management

• Workplace productivity

• Employee wellness

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Specific Purpose: To persuade teenagers to engage in sports instead of spending too much time on social media. What is the topic?

• Teenagers and lifestyle

• Sports as a hobby

• Social media and health

• Choosing sports over social media

Choose a topic of your interest (example: social media, climate change, healthy lifestyle, bullying, financial literacy, etc.).

For your chosen topic:

1. Write the topic clearly.

2. Identify the general purpose of your speech (to inform, to entertain, or to persuade).

3. Write one possible specific purpose for your speech.

Practice 6: Sample answer

Topic: Social Media

General Purpose: To persuade

Specific Purpose: To persuade Grade 9 students to use social media responsibly to avoid online risks.

Write your answer in 1/2 crosswise and submit it to the class president. There should be no similar answers and erasures! Do not forget to end/ finish this online activity.