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Speech8th Grade, 2010

+The Process of Communication

+Chapter 1

Why Take Speech?“…in all things showing yourself to be a

pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you.

Titus 2:7-8 NKJV

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GlossophobiaDefinition: Fear of public speaking.

Believed to affect 75% of Americans.

Some prefer death over public speaking.

+Begin this class with a positive attitude & a desire to honor the Lord. “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you…”

1 Peter 3:15

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SpeakingDone everyday

Utilize experience to develop “public speaking,” make less intimidating

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SimilaritiesWith friends, telling a story

Explaining a process

Giving your opinion

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CredibilityDefinition: Believability, ability to gain a person’s confidence in what you have to say

So put away all falsehood and "tell your neighbor the truth” because we belong to each other. Ephesians 4:25

People will begin to believe or doubt the speaker based on his/her credibility.

+IntegrityDefinition: Follows a strict code of

ethics (; what a person does when (it may seem) no one is watching

Speakers with integrity gain credibility through their actions and speech. Trust is gained and the audience will be more attentive.

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OrganizationSpeeches follow a step-by-step path to

get from Point A to Point B

Begin a speech on “common ground” and carefully lead the audience to a conclusion

+AdaptationIn conversations, listen & watch each other to tailor the conversation

Pick topics you have interest (or others have interest in) or some knowledge.

Know your audience to adapt topic to interests

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ResponseMonitor your audienceConfusionBoredomDistracted

Adjust deliveryExplain better, give a funny story, end conversation

+Differences between conversations & public speakingStructure – More formalSeparationLess interactionNeed for audience to “get it”Make it manageableMake it memorable

+Differences

PrecisionMessage needs to hit on targetNo opportunity to come back and explain

+Delivery

PostureNo slouchingBody language

Gestures & facial expressions

Careful pronunciation

+Preparation

Formal speeches requirePlanningPracticeSelf-evaluationMeet the needs of the audience