Public Speaking

What should take place before beginning a speech?

• You must command the space.

• You must be prepared.

• You must project your voice.

• You must ask for feedback.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

Which of these is an appropriate way to prepare before giving a speech?

• Make eye-contact with your audience.

• Make sure everyone hears you.

• Use your hands when speaking.

• Practice in front of the mirror and in front of friends or family.

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What does it mean to project your voice?

• Yell at everyone in the space.

• Speak loudly so that others can hear you.

• Mumble under your breath.

• Use a presentation and poster board for your speech.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which of these is NOT suggested to help conquer your fear of public speaking?

• Eat or drink water before speaking to calm your nerves.

• Tell the audience you're nervous and ask them to bear with you.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

What does it mean to add your own style when speaking publicly?

• Stand as straight as a board and speak in a monotone voice.

• Act like a clown to get everyone's attention.

• Speak how everyone expects you to speak.

• Let your personality shine when speaking.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is body language?

• Speaking to a live audience
• Looking at someone when communicating
• Using your body to communicate 
• The strength of your voice when speaking

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is public speaking?

• Speaking to a live audience
• Looking at someone when communicating
• Using your body to communicate 
• The strength of your voice when speaking

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Enunciation is...

• the degree of quickness with which one delivers a speech.

• changing physical position.

• the degree of loudness of sound.

• clearly saying the sounds and syllables in words.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Facial Expressions is...

• act of making gestures or moving one’s body parts

• the people who are listening and/or viewing a presentation or speaker.

• communicating ideas and emotions non-verbally by contorting one’s face.

• word choice.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

Diction is...

• speaking words as they are meant to be spoken.

• any visible props.

• changing physical position.

• word choice.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4