Tips for Public Speaking

What is the first thing you should do when preparing for an oral report or speech?

• Research your materials and take notes

• Practice speaking in front of a mirror

• Have Moby in the audience

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CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

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CCSS.RI.4.5

Why is it important to make eye contact with the audience?

• To keep them interested and engaged

• To show that you're nervous

• To distract them from your speech

• To make them feel uncomfortable

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

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What should you do to ensure your audience can hear what you have to say?

• Speak louder and slower than usual

• Speak softly and quickly

• Read your speech from a paper

• Avoid making eye contact

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

Why are facial expressions important during a speech?

• They show how you feel about the subject

• They distract the audience

• They make the speech more boring

• They confuse the audience

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

What is an example of a visual aid that can make an oral report more exciting?

• Charts

• Textbooks

• Silent videos

• Blank papers

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

What should you do before delivering your speech or report?

• Practice in front of friends and family

• Read your speech from a paper

• Avoid making eye contact

• Drink hot chocolate

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CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

What should you do to relax before delivering your speech?

• Take a deep breath

• Drink water

• Avoid eye contact

• Think about robots

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CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

What should you do to get used to speaking in front of a group?

• Practice in front of friends and family

• Avoid speaking in front of anyone

• Read your speech from a paper

• Drink hot chocolate

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CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

What should you do to ensure your mouth doesn't dry out during the speech?

• Have a sip of water

• Eat a snack

• Avoid making eye contact

• Think about robots

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

What should you avoid doing while speaking in public?

• Overdoing facial expressions

• Speaking clearly

• Making eye contact

• Smiling

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7