Speech Class

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Speech Class

• Mr. Vincent
• Room 123

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The Power of Language

• As you watch the following examples of powerful
  language, what features do you notice?
• Do they share any in common?
• What can you learn from a master speaker?

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William Wallace

• What would you do without freedom?
• Braveheart Clip

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I Have a Dream

• What makes Martin Luther King, Jr.s I Have a
  Dream so powerful?
• I Have a I Have a Dream Clip
• Time at 1215

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Dead Poets Society

• What makes Mr. Keatings use of language
  powerful?
• Dead Poets Society Clip

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The USS Indianapolis

• What makes this an example of powerful language?
• Time at 230 minutes into clip

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Language has the power to

• Inspire, give hope and an identity to people
  where none existed before.
• Move people to change, envision a better world,
  and give them a purpose.
• Engage us and teach us to look at commonplace
  things in new and uncommon ways.
• Transport us, engage us in a story so powerful,
  we are forced to confront the same situation as
  the storyteller

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So Why are You Here?

• What do you hope to gain out of this speech class?

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Why do I have to take this class?
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Did you know

• You average 16,000 words per day. (thats 80
  novels per year)
• Speaking in front of an audience is a part of
  your college experience
• 8 out of 10 jobs rely on speaking as a big part
  of professional advancement.

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A wide variety of speeches

• Demonstrative
• Informative
• Oral Interpretation
• Introduction
• Valediction
• Object Speech
• Award Acceptance

• By the end of the semester, youll be an
  accomplished orator!

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Speech Class Goals

• Overcome nervousness
• Work on content, organization and delivery
  (important you are not just filling time)
• Gain experience with impromptu speaking
• Giving a speech without rehearsing or preparing
• Draw on your conversation, composition and
  performance skills
• Speak extemporaneously
• Naturally, from an outline

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So Why am I here?

• Im your guide
• Praise and encourage your strengths
• Find areas for your individual growth
• Im your biggest cheerleader. I want you to
  succeed.

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Rules of Speech Class

• What happens in Speech class stays in speech
  class.
• If it is on the board, write it down.
• Respect the speaker.
• Dont be late!!!

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Words of Wisdom from Speech Class All-Stars
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Ink-shedding

• What will be your biggest challenges?
• What do you want me to help you with the most?
• Where have you had speaking experience in the
  past? How did it go for you?