Blog 2: Introductory Speeches

For your first speech, you will introduce a classmate after you and your partner interview each other. Speakers should speak for about 2 minutes each on February 1st (Tuesday) using the outline found here on the blog, CLICK on the right hand side on 'outasight-outline' near "syllabus" under 'pages'--Organization is an important aspect of public speaking. It requires planning and logical flow of thoughts. Are you an organized person or is the idea of an outline frustrating for your creative, free-flowing spirit? Try to think of the outline as a helpful "map" of where you will take your audience. Use signposting (words like 'first' and 'now' and 'turning to my next point' and 'finally') in a good speech to keep the audience following along as you cover a begining (introduction) middle (body) and end (conclusion).

A brief outline is worth 10 of the points in this first speech assignment, so hand me your outline, typed only, after making your intro speech. During your interview, ask unique and unexpected questions to get material for an amusing, exciting or compelling speech. Your interview notes can be turned into an outline from there. For this speech, you will share two interesting and factual things about your partner and then include one bold faced lie the two of you agree on. After the speech our class will try and guess the lie--Prizes may be awarded! Interview will take place on Tuesday during class so don't miss out! Respond to the following prompt for this blog:

Using an outline makes me feel ___________. Why? What part of the outline are you most concerned about/not understand/hate using? How can we make using the outline FUN??? Respond now, inquiring minds are awaiting your brilliant response!!!

Welcome Spring 2011 Public Speaking Bon Vivants!!!

Bon vivant is a French term for one who lives the "good life!" Hope the syllabus made sense to you--I have it posted here on the blog for you too, in case you lose it or sell it or whatever.... Click on "comments" right underneath this prompt to respond to this first practice blog by

1.) typing your name into the textbox and
2.) letting me know you understand the syllabus--get a shout out if you like!

Remember to click on the 'anonymous' bubble right below the textbox if you don't want to join blogger or you do not have a google or yahoo account and just want to post quickly and get on with your "good life!"  Let the smooth-talking begin!!!! Smiles--S