Remember that you have your final speech, Ladies Choice, on December 2nd.
Parents and friends are invited to attend!!
Please make sure that you have your outline ready.
Your speech should be a minumum of 7 minutes long.
If you have not done so, please email your speech topic to me at jamleah@yahoo.com.
Can't wait to hear you all!
Friday, November 28, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Future Newscasters of America!
What a successful trip to ABC 33/40! Everything from the tour to your own stories went very well. I couldn't have been prouder of you all!
A HUGE thank you to ABC 33/40 weekend anchor, Roy Hobbs, for speaking to us about a career in the public eye and utilizing his public speaking skills on a day to day basis!
Monday, November 3, 2008
Watch TV
Yes, that's right!! I want you to watch TV for homework!
Your assignment is to watch ABC 33/40, Fox 6, of NBC 13 news at 6 pm.
Transpose the lead story... that means write down word for word what they say.
Bring it with you to class.
Your assignment is to watch ABC 33/40, Fox 6, of NBC 13 news at 6 pm.
Transpose the lead story... that means write down word for word what they say.
Bring it with you to class.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Doing Justice To The Maid Of Honor
Go over your speech outline.
Find any pictures of visual aids you want to include with your speech.
Be sure and practice, practice, practice. Whether you think you can wing it or not... it is always noticeable when you have not practiced enough.
Refine your speech and determine if you have left out anything important or if you have included too much.
Find an impartial audience and try out your speech on them.
Find any pictures of visual aids you want to include with your speech.
Be sure and practice, practice, practice. Whether you think you can wing it or not... it is always noticeable when you have not practiced enough.
Refine your speech and determine if you have left out anything important or if you have included too much.
Find an impartial audience and try out your speech on them.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Writing for Television
You will need to cover two events for our next speech assignments. They can be concerts, fairs, games, etc... or your story can focus on a feature, or lighter subject... such as a person of interest, someone who does something interesting or incredible.
For example:
A news story would be covering a traffic accident.
A feature story would be a women who cuts her hair and donates it to 'Locks of Love.'
Be sure they interesting and relevant.
Each of your stories need to be 45 seconds to one minute long. You need to make sure you fit all pertinent facts into your story, easier said than done with your time constraint.
Each story needs to be typed and double spaced when you turn in your copy to me.
If you want your stories entered into the teleprompter (which I highly recommend), you must EMAIL THEM TO ME NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH. If you do not email them to me, you will be reading your copy from your paper.
For example:
A news story would be covering a traffic accident.
A feature story would be a women who cuts her hair and donates it to 'Locks of Love.'
Be sure they interesting and relevant.
Each of your stories need to be 45 seconds to one minute long. You need to make sure you fit all pertinent facts into your story, easier said than done with your time constraint.
Each story needs to be typed and double spaced when you turn in your copy to me.
If you want your stories entered into the teleprompter (which I highly recommend), you must EMAIL THEM TO ME NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH. If you do not email them to me, you will be reading your copy from your paper.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Maid Of Honor Speeches
You should have a pretty good idea of what you want to say about your best friend in this speech. Here are a few pointers for you:
- Because this is someone that you obviously know a lot about, be sure you are not overloading your audience with information.
- Be sure your organize your speech in such a way that makes sense and flows. Don't jump around from one thought to the other.
- Because this is someone that you obviously know a lot about, be sure you are not overloading your audience with information.
- Be sure your organize your speech in such a way that makes sense and flows. Don't jump around from one thought to the other.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Resume Updates
Remember to make the adjustments that we talked about to your resumes and bring in the revised versions along with your revised references page.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Reminder
Mock Job Interview Today!!
Reminder #1- Dress Business Casual
Reminder #2- Bring a typed resume and reference page
Reminder #3- Review the list of frequently asked questions.
Reminder #1- Dress Business Casual
Reminder #2- Bring a typed resume and reference page
Reminder #3- Review the list of frequently asked questions.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Commonly Asked Interview Questions:
In class tomorrow, we have a guest coming to conduct a mock job interview. She will be asking each of you questions based on your resume and she will also pull questions from the list below.
1. Tell me about yourself:
The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a short
statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound
rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed otherwise.
Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to
the position you are interviewing for. Start with the item farthest
back and work up to the present.
2. What experience do you have in this field?
Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for.
If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can.
3. Do you consider yourself successful?
You should always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good
explanation is that you have set goals, and you have met some and are
on track to achieve the others.
4. What do co-workers say about you?
Be prepared with a quote or two from co-workers. Either a specific
statement or a paraphrase will work. Jill Clark, a co-worker at Smith
Company, always said I was the hardest workers she had ever known. It
is as powerful as Jill having said it at the interview herself.
5. What do you know about this organization?
This question is one reason to do some research on the organization
before the interview. Find out where they have been and where they are
going. What are the current issues and who are the major players?
6. Why do you want to work for this organization?
This may take some thought and certainly, should be based on the
research you have done on the organization. Sincerity is extremely
important here and will easily be sensed. Relate it to your long-term
career goals.
7. Are you a team player?
You are, of course, a team player. Be sure to have examples ready.
Specifics that show you often perform for the good of the team rather
than for yourself are good evidence of your team attitude. Do not brag,
just say it in a matter-of-fact tone. This is a key point.
8. How long would you expect to work for us if hired?
Specifics here are not good. Something like this should work: I’d like
it to be a long time. Or As long as we both feel I’m doing a good job.
9. What is your philosophy towards work?
The interviewer is not looking for a long or flowery dissertation here.
Do you have strong feelings that the job gets done? Yes. That’s the
type of answer that works best here. Short and positive, showing a
benefit to the organization.
10. Have you ever been asked to leave a position?
If you have not, say no. If you have, be honest, brief and avoid saying
negative things about the people or organization involved.
11. Explain how you would be an asset to this organization.
You should be anxious for this question. It gives you a chance to
highlight your best points as they relate to the position being
discussed. Give a little advance thought to this relationship.
12. Why should we hire you?
Point out how your assets meet what the organization needs. Do not
mention any other candidates to make a comparison.
13. Tell me about a suggestion you have made.
Have a good one ready. Be sure and use a suggestion that was accepted
and was then considered successful. One related to the type of work
applied for is a real plus.
14. What irritates you about co-workers?
This is a trap question. Think real hard but fail to come up with
anything that irritates you. A short statement that you seem to get
along with folks is great.
15. What is your greatest strength?
Numerous answers are good, just stay positive. A few good examples:
Your ability to prioritize, Your problem-solving skills, Your ability
to work under pressure, Your ability to focus on projects, Your
professional expertise, Your leadership skills, Your positive attitude
16. Tell me about your dream job.
Stay away from a specific job. You cannot win. If you say the job you
are contending for is it, you strain credibility. If you say another
job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be dissatisfied with
this position if hired. The best is to stay genetic and say something
like: A job where I love the work, like the people, can contribute and
can’t wait to get to work.
17. Why do you think you would do well at this job?
Give several reasons and include skills, experience and interest.
18. What are you looking for in a job?
See answer # 23
19. What kind of person would you refuse to work with?
Do not be trivial. It would take disloyalty to the organization,
violence or lawbreaking to get you to object. Minor objections will
label you as a whiner.
20. What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is?
There are numerous good possibilities:
Loyalty, Energy, Positive attitude, Leadership, Team player, Expertise,
Initiative, Patience, Hard work, Creativity, Problem solver
21. Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisoror authority figure.
Biggest trap of all. This is a test to see if you will speak ill of
your boss. If you fall for it and tell about a problem with a former
boss, you may well below the interview right there. Stay positive and
develop a poor memory about any trouble with a supervisor.
22. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.
You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an
example that relates to the type of position applied for.
23. What motivates you to do your best on the job?
This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good examples are:
Challenge, Achievement, Recognition
24. How would you know you were successful on this job?
Several ways are good measures:
You set high standards for yourself and meet them. Your outcomes are a
success.Your boss tell you that you are successful
25. What have you learned from mistakes on the job?
Here you have to come up with something or you strain credibility. Make
it small, well intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. An
example would be working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and
thus throwing coordination off.
26. If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?
Be careful to mention traits that are needed and that you have.
27. How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?
First, if you have experience that the interviewer does not know about,
bring that up: Then, point out (if true) that you are a hard working
quick learner.
28. What qualities do you look for in a boss?
Be generic and positive. Safe qualities are knowledgeable, a sense of
humor, fair, loyal to subordinates and holder of high standards. All
bosses think they have these traits.
29. Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute between others.
Pick a specific incident. Concentrate on your problem solving technique
and not the dispute you settled.
30. Describe your work ethic.
Emphasize benefits to the organization. Things like, determination to
get the job done and work hard but enjoy your work are good.
31. Tell me about the most fun you have had on the job.
Talk about having fun by accomplishing something for the organization.
32. Do you have any questions for me?
Always have some questions prepared. Questions prepared where you will be an asset to the organization are good. How soon will I be able to be productive? and What type of projects will I be able to assist on? are
examples.
1. Tell me about yourself:
The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a short
statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound
rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed otherwise.
Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to
the position you are interviewing for. Start with the item farthest
back and work up to the present.
2. What experience do you have in this field?
Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for.
If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can.
3. Do you consider yourself successful?
You should always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good
explanation is that you have set goals, and you have met some and are
on track to achieve the others.
4. What do co-workers say about you?
Be prepared with a quote or two from co-workers. Either a specific
statement or a paraphrase will work. Jill Clark, a co-worker at Smith
Company, always said I was the hardest workers she had ever known. It
is as powerful as Jill having said it at the interview herself.
5. What do you know about this organization?
This question is one reason to do some research on the organization
before the interview. Find out where they have been and where they are
going. What are the current issues and who are the major players?
6. Why do you want to work for this organization?
This may take some thought and certainly, should be based on the
research you have done on the organization. Sincerity is extremely
important here and will easily be sensed. Relate it to your long-term
career goals.
7. Are you a team player?
You are, of course, a team player. Be sure to have examples ready.
Specifics that show you often perform for the good of the team rather
than for yourself are good evidence of your team attitude. Do not brag,
just say it in a matter-of-fact tone. This is a key point.
8. How long would you expect to work for us if hired?
Specifics here are not good. Something like this should work: I’d like
it to be a long time. Or As long as we both feel I’m doing a good job.
9. What is your philosophy towards work?
The interviewer is not looking for a long or flowery dissertation here.
Do you have strong feelings that the job gets done? Yes. That’s the
type of answer that works best here. Short and positive, showing a
benefit to the organization.
10. Have you ever been asked to leave a position?
If you have not, say no. If you have, be honest, brief and avoid saying
negative things about the people or organization involved.
11. Explain how you would be an asset to this organization.
You should be anxious for this question. It gives you a chance to
highlight your best points as they relate to the position being
discussed. Give a little advance thought to this relationship.
12. Why should we hire you?
Point out how your assets meet what the organization needs. Do not
mention any other candidates to make a comparison.
13. Tell me about a suggestion you have made.
Have a good one ready. Be sure and use a suggestion that was accepted
and was then considered successful. One related to the type of work
applied for is a real plus.
14. What irritates you about co-workers?
This is a trap question. Think real hard but fail to come up with
anything that irritates you. A short statement that you seem to get
along with folks is great.
15. What is your greatest strength?
Numerous answers are good, just stay positive. A few good examples:
Your ability to prioritize, Your problem-solving skills, Your ability
to work under pressure, Your ability to focus on projects, Your
professional expertise, Your leadership skills, Your positive attitude
16. Tell me about your dream job.
Stay away from a specific job. You cannot win. If you say the job you
are contending for is it, you strain credibility. If you say another
job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be dissatisfied with
this position if hired. The best is to stay genetic and say something
like: A job where I love the work, like the people, can contribute and
can’t wait to get to work.
17. Why do you think you would do well at this job?
Give several reasons and include skills, experience and interest.
18. What are you looking for in a job?
See answer # 23
19. What kind of person would you refuse to work with?
Do not be trivial. It would take disloyalty to the organization,
violence or lawbreaking to get you to object. Minor objections will
label you as a whiner.
20. What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is?
There are numerous good possibilities:
Loyalty, Energy, Positive attitude, Leadership, Team player, Expertise,
Initiative, Patience, Hard work, Creativity, Problem solver
21. Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisoror authority figure.
Biggest trap of all. This is a test to see if you will speak ill of
your boss. If you fall for it and tell about a problem with a former
boss, you may well below the interview right there. Stay positive and
develop a poor memory about any trouble with a supervisor.
22. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.
You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an
example that relates to the type of position applied for.
23. What motivates you to do your best on the job?
This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good examples are:
Challenge, Achievement, Recognition
24. How would you know you were successful on this job?
Several ways are good measures:
You set high standards for yourself and meet them. Your outcomes are a
success.Your boss tell you that you are successful
25. What have you learned from mistakes on the job?
Here you have to come up with something or you strain credibility. Make
it small, well intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. An
example would be working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and
thus throwing coordination off.
26. If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?
Be careful to mention traits that are needed and that you have.
27. How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?
First, if you have experience that the interviewer does not know about,
bring that up: Then, point out (if true) that you are a hard working
quick learner.
28. What qualities do you look for in a boss?
Be generic and positive. Safe qualities are knowledgeable, a sense of
humor, fair, loyal to subordinates and holder of high standards. All
bosses think they have these traits.
29. Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute between others.
Pick a specific incident. Concentrate on your problem solving technique
and not the dispute you settled.
30. Describe your work ethic.
Emphasize benefits to the organization. Things like, determination to
get the job done and work hard but enjoy your work are good.
31. Tell me about the most fun you have had on the job.
Talk about having fun by accomplishing something for the organization.
32. Do you have any questions for me?
Always have some questions prepared. Questions prepared where you will be an asset to the organization are good. How soon will I be able to be productive? and What type of projects will I be able to assist on? are
examples.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Weekly Assignment: Resume & References
Go over your resume.
Let someone else go over your resume with an objective eye.
Make sure it is typed and that there are no misspellings or typos.
Create a Reference Page:
List one professional contact (employer or co-worker that is significantly older than you) and one personal contact (pastor or family friend).
If you do not have a professional contact, list two personal contacts.
List their name, their position, and a contact phone number.
Type this and bring it with your resume to class on Tuesday.
Let someone else go over your resume with an objective eye.
Make sure it is typed and that there are no misspellings or typos.
Create a Reference Page:
List one professional contact (employer or co-worker that is significantly older than you) and one personal contact (pastor or family friend).
If you do not have a professional contact, list two personal contacts.
List their name, their position, and a contact phone number.
Type this and bring it with your resume to class on Tuesday.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Weekly Assignment: Resume your Resume
Keeping in mind the points we talked about in class, begin working on your resume.
You need:
Header- Your name (no nicknames), your address, and the best phone number to reach you
Objective- Let the company you are applying know what your goal is.
ex. Objective: To obtain a position in a the field of mass communications and/or journalism, and work my way into management.
Education: Starting with the most recent first. Do not include elementary school.
Experience: Again, start with the most recent job.
Under each one, list your responsibilities.
Avoid cliche termanology such as 'Hard Worker' or 'Able to Juggle Multiple Task.' The trick is to be honest, straight forward, and a little creative with termonology.
You need:
Header- Your name (no nicknames), your address, and the best phone number to reach you
Objective- Let the company you are applying know what your goal is.
ex. Objective: To obtain a position in a the field of mass communications and/or journalism, and work my way into management.
Education: Starting with the most recent first. Do not include elementary school.
Experience: Again, start with the most recent job.
Under each one, list your responsibilities.
Avoid cliche termanology such as 'Hard Worker' or 'Able to Juggle Multiple Task.' The trick is to be honest, straight forward, and a little creative with termonology.
Maid Of Honor Speech
This speech should sing the praises of one of the most important people in your life.
Visual aids are not required, but keep in mind that your audience is going to be curious about who you are talking about.
You do not need to site any sources.
Make this speech from your heart, but do not let it lack organization.
Tell us who your friend is, what makes he/she special, how they have played a part in your life, and why you want them to continue to be in your life.
Your time should be 5 minutes.
This speech is due October 28th.
Visual aids are not required, but keep in mind that your audience is going to be curious about who you are talking about.
You do not need to site any sources.
Make this speech from your heart, but do not let it lack organization.
Tell us who your friend is, what makes he/she special, how they have played a part in your life, and why you want them to continue to be in your life.
Your time should be 5 minutes.
This speech is due October 28th.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Reminder
Tomorrow we meet at our new location at Westwood Baptist Church in Alabaster.
I sent an email with directions.
Be sure to go around to the back of the church and park in that back lot. The building that is semi-attached is where we will meet. Room B-11.
I will have my cell on if you have problems.
I sent an email with directions.
Be sure to go around to the back of the church and park in that back lot. The building that is semi-attached is where we will meet. Room B-11.
I will have my cell on if you have problems.
Weekly Assignments: Talk To Yourself...and others
Practice, practice, practice. If you've tried practicing in a mirror, then it's time to move onto an audience. Try to find someone who will give you honest feedback. Think of things I mentioned to you with your other speeches.
If you haven't e-mailed me your topic, you still can. Use me as a sounding board ladies. I'm here to help!
If you haven't e-mailed me your topic, you still can. Use me as a sounding board ladies. I'm here to help!
Friday, October 10, 2008
Pictures!
Angela taught us how to sign language translates to ministry in her demonstrative speech. This is the sign for dinosaur!
No more baggie t-shirts ladies! Ashley taught us the fine art of tearing up our clothes!
Tennis, anyone? Cameron shows off her mad skills and tries to teach us a little something.
Hurrican Katrina taught us how to be ready for any type of emergency.
Rebecca paints a pretty picture and teaches us to do the same.
Metta sets a pretty table, and introduces us to more silverware than anyone should ever have to use!
Giselle teaches us how to make fudge in a bag. So good!
Weekly Assignment: Get In The Mirror
You should have your outline complete.
Begin practicing.
I would recommend finding a mirror and watching yourself give your speech.
It might help you to pinpoint some areas you can be stronger in. Review the bad habits of public speaking.
Be sure you speak loudly and project your voice so that your audience hears your clearly.
Begin practicing.
I would recommend finding a mirror and watching yourself give your speech.
It might help you to pinpoint some areas you can be stronger in. Review the bad habits of public speaking.
Be sure you speak loudly and project your voice so that your audience hears your clearly.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Weekly Assignment: E-mail Me!
Let me know what you have chosen to speak about.
Use me as a sounding board.
Email me at jamleah@yahoo.com
I will let you know if I have thoughts on the matter.
Sidenote: You are welcome to use visual aids on this speech as well. They are not required, but if you feel it will enhance your topic, go for it.
Use me as a sounding board.
Email me at jamleah@yahoo.com
I will let you know if I have thoughts on the matter.
Sidenote: You are welcome to use visual aids on this speech as well. They are not required, but if you feel it will enhance your topic, go for it.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Weekly Assignment: Cover The Bases
You should have your topic for your persuasive speech researched by now... both sides. You should have your source for each side. Now you need to make sure you have covered all the bases. Make sure when you give your speech on Tuesday, your audience isn't left wondering what your stance is.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Weekly Assignment: Do Ask, Do Tell!
Check your e-mail for a list of questions.
Copy and paste the questions to a blank document and answer them.
Please put some thought into your answers.
Double space and print it out!
Copy and paste the questions to a blank document and answer them.
Please put some thought into your answers.
Double space and print it out!
Friday, October 3, 2008
Weekly Assignment: Get Up On Your Soapbox!
Develop a 'platform' for our upcoming class.
A platform is a worthwhile cause that participants of pageants support. Clearly state what your platform is and a course of action to help the situation.
You must type up your platform and present it to me before class on Tuesday.
If you have questions, please e-mail me.
A platform is a worthwhile cause that participants of pageants support. Clearly state what your platform is and a course of action to help the situation.
You must type up your platform and present it to me before class on Tuesday.
If you have questions, please e-mail me.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Extra Credit
Watch the Vice Presidentail Debate tonight.
Tell me who you think 'won' the debate.
Who handled themselves better on the hot button issues?
What moment stands out to you as memorable?
This assignment is worth 25 bonus points and is due on October 7th.
Tell me who you think 'won' the debate.
Who handled themselves better on the hot button issues?
What moment stands out to you as memorable?
This assignment is worth 25 bonus points and is due on October 7th.
Weekly Assignment: Pick it!
Choose a topic for your persuasive speech.
Find a topic that has at least two distinct stances.
Example: participation in beauty pageants
Find a topic that has at least two distinct stances.
Example: participation in beauty pageants
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Could I pursuade you?
Choose a topic that has two sides.
Develop your stance for it or against it.
Support it with at least one source per viewpoint... have one source that supports for it and one source that supports against it.
You will be graded on:
-How clearly you present your viewpoint.
-Your outline.
-You sources.
-Time: 5-7 minutes
Be thorough. And be well informed. Don't pick a topic that seems too expansive, and if you do, maybe focus on one element of it.
This speech will be due October 14th.
Develop your stance for it or against it.
Support it with at least one source per viewpoint... have one source that supports for it and one source that supports against it.
You will be graded on:
-How clearly you present your viewpoint.
-Your outline.
-You sources.
-Time: 5-7 minutes
Be thorough. And be well informed. Don't pick a topic that seems too expansive, and if you do, maybe focus on one element of it.
This speech will be due October 14th.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Weekly Assignments: Here We Go Again!
Finalize your outline.
Decide if you will use an outline or note cards during your speech.
Check your materiels again and make sure you have left nothing out.
Practice and time your speech. Go over it alone, and then for a small audience and make sure no step is left out.
At the end of your demonstrative speech, be sure and ask the audience if they have any questions... and be prepared to answer them.
Decide if you will use an outline or note cards during your speech.
Check your materiels again and make sure you have left nothing out.
Practice and time your speech. Go over it alone, and then for a small audience and make sure no step is left out.
At the end of your demonstrative speech, be sure and ask the audience if they have any questions... and be prepared to answer them.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Weekly Assignment: Reach Your Audience
We've been discussing ways to connect with your audience. An easy way to connect to an audience is to make them feel comfortable and familiar. One way to do that is to take a universal story, and give it local details.
Pick a universal story... fairy tale, urban legend, etc. and give it local details.
For example:
Jack and Jill climbed Oak Mountain to fetch a pail of water from Peavine Falls.
It does not have to be a long drawn out story. Keep it simple and remember this will be a tool to help you involve your audience in your speeches.
This exercize will need to be turned in at the beginning of class on September 30th.
See if you can find to include and involve your audience in your upcoming Demonstrative Speech.
Pick a universal story... fairy tale, urban legend, etc. and give it local details.
For example:
Jack and Jill climbed Oak Mountain to fetch a pail of water from Peavine Falls.
It does not have to be a long drawn out story. Keep it simple and remember this will be a tool to help you involve your audience in your speeches.
This exercize will need to be turned in at the beginning of class on September 30th.
See if you can find to include and involve your audience in your upcoming Demonstrative Speech.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Weekly Assignments: Gather Your Materials
Begin getting all of your materials together. This will help you as you run through your speech again. If you have video to supplement your demonstration, today would be a good day to shoot it.
Make sure you practice your speech with a timer.
*If you do have video, let me know so I can bring in a television.
Make sure you practice your speech with a timer.
*If you do have video, let me know so I can bring in a television.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Weekly Assignment: Keep At It
Make sure you are comfortable with the subject of your Demonstrative Speech. If you are not comfortable with it, your audience will pick up on it. If you are not impressed with your speech, no one else will be either! Now is a good time to practice going through the movements of your speech.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Weekly Assignments: Huh?
#1- Make a list of words that are commonly mispronouced in your household. You may not even realize that you have been misprounoucing words that have been taught to you. See if you can recognize some now.
#2- Go over your outline. By now, you should have a 'skeleton' outline of what you are going to present. Begin to add some substance to it. Think of how you will fill your time.
#2- Go over your outline. By now, you should have a 'skeleton' outline of what you are going to present. Begin to add some substance to it. Think of how you will fill your time.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Weekly Assignments: Let Me Know
Send me an email at jamleah@yahoo.com and let me know what you have chosen to do.
I will send you any suggestions I have to help make this speech your best to date.
I will send you any suggestions I have to help make this speech your best to date.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Weekly Assignment: Outline the steps
Create your outline for your demonstrative speech.
Use your introduction to tell us why you chose the topic, how it relates to your life, and how it could relate to your audience.
Also use your intro to include any background or research on your topic, if it is necassary.
The body of your speech to showcase materials, show steps of how to do your topic, and how to care for the finished product.
When I gave my speech to you on how to make hair bows, I should have shown you the materials I had for the project first. Demonstrated step-by-step how to put them all together. Then told you that I keep up with them by hanging them on a ribbon in the bathroom, and when they get dirty I actually wash them in the washing machine with her clothes.
Use your introduction to tell us why you chose the topic, how it relates to your life, and how it could relate to your audience.
Also use your intro to include any background or research on your topic, if it is necassary.
The body of your speech to showcase materials, show steps of how to do your topic, and how to care for the finished product.
When I gave my speech to you on how to make hair bows, I should have shown you the materials I had for the project first. Demonstrated step-by-step how to put them all together. Then told you that I keep up with them by hanging them on a ribbon in the bathroom, and when they get dirty I actually wash them in the washing machine with her clothes.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Speech # 3: Demonstration
Choose a topic that you are interested in that is 'teachable.'
Just like I chose one of my hobbies that was easy to demonstrate (making bows), try to do the same thing.
If your hobby or interest is not easily demonstrated, think of ways you can illustrate it without taking up all of your time. Take pictures of steps... bring in a finished product.
You will be graded on:
- Your outline
- Your ability to easily explain your steps
- How well you demonstrate
- Time: 5 minutes
THIS SPEECH WILL BE GIVEN ON SEPTEMBER 30TH.
Just like I chose one of my hobbies that was easy to demonstrate (making bows), try to do the same thing.
If your hobby or interest is not easily demonstrated, think of ways you can illustrate it without taking up all of your time. Take pictures of steps... bring in a finished product.
You will be graded on:
- Your outline
- Your ability to easily explain your steps
- How well you demonstrate
- Time: 5 minutes
THIS SPEECH WILL BE GIVEN ON SEPTEMBER 30TH.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
Weekly Assignment: Let's Get It Right
We've all heard the old addage, 'practice makes perfect.' Practice also makes you comfortable!
Begin by going through your speech in your help a couple of times.
Then move to a mirror. Give you speech out loud a couple of times. Make note of areas of your speech you may feel unsure or uncertain of.
Next, get in front of someone. Your mom, your dad, your brother or sister, a friend... anyone who will sit still and listen. Get them to time you, and practice. When you are done, ask them these questions:
1- Did I keep you interested?
2- Were there any unanswered questions?
3- How was my time?
Begin by going through your speech in your help a couple of times.
Then move to a mirror. Give you speech out loud a couple of times. Make note of areas of your speech you may feel unsure or uncertain of.
Next, get in front of someone. Your mom, your dad, your brother or sister, a friend... anyone who will sit still and listen. Get them to time you, and practice. When you are done, ask them these questions:
1- Did I keep you interested?
2- Were there any unanswered questions?
3- How was my time?
Friday, September 12, 2008
Weekly Assignments: It's That Time Again
Start practicing! Remember that if you feel unprepared, you look unprepared. Make sure that your main points are memorized and your quotes are easy to read and find on your outline. Don't hesitate to use a highlighter system if that will help you. Use different color highlighters for each quote to draw your eye quickly to your source.
This speech should have a good bit of sourcing, so you need to be familiar with the general idea of the quotes you use.
This speech should have a good bit of sourcing, so you need to be familiar with the general idea of the quotes you use.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Weekly Assignment: Remember 9/11
Go to the following link: 9/11 Memorial Speech
Print out and read the speech.
Highlight for me, the most memorable part of the speech.
On a separate sheet of paper, tell me HOW Captain John Darrah, APA President, made this speech interesting. What did he use to keep your attention?
Staple your paper with your thoughts to the copy of the speech, where you highlighted the most memorable part and bring it to class with you.
Weekly Assignment: Finalize Your Outline
By this point, you should have a well thought out and researched point of view. Your outline should begin to look finalized. Go back over it and make sure that it contains buzz words that will help you remember where you are and what you want to say.
Decide if you want to use an outline to help guide you on speech day or index cards. I would say to try the index cards for one of your speeches so you know what works best for you.
Remember that, even if you decide to use index cards on speech day, you must turn in an outline.
Decide if you want to use an outline to help guide you on speech day or index cards. I would say to try the index cards for one of your speeches so you know what works best for you.
Remember that, even if you decide to use index cards on speech day, you must turn in an outline.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Weekly Assignment: Keep Pluggin' Away
Make sure that you have adequate research to support your speech. Remember that your speech should be about 5 minutes long.
When you are developing your points, think about a meal. You fix a plate of food... mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken, and bread. You get nutrients from it all, but the meat of the meal provides you with protein and nutrients to help build muscle and give you energy until your next meal. That is how you should develop each individual point. Find the 'meat' and anchor your thought with that. Surround it with valuable information from your sources (veggies and sides) and you have a complete thought (or meal, so to speak!).
If you feel any of your points are weaker than the other, you may need to supplement it with additional information from your sources.
When you are developing your points, think about a meal. You fix a plate of food... mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken, and bread. You get nutrients from it all, but the meat of the meal provides you with protein and nutrients to help build muscle and give you energy until your next meal. That is how you should develop each individual point. Find the 'meat' and anchor your thought with that. Surround it with valuable information from your sources (veggies and sides) and you have a complete thought (or meal, so to speak!).
If you feel any of your points are weaker than the other, you may need to supplement it with additional information from your sources.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Weekly Assignment: Outline, schmoutline
Write a rough outline for your speech. This outline will more than likely change as you week through your research, so don't be worried about how it looks or sounds right now. The point is to get started.
Bring this rough outline with you to class. I would like to go over your topic selection and your outline during class time to see if you need help or direction.
Bring this rough outline with you to class. I would like to go over your topic selection and your outline during class time to see if you need help or direction.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Weekly Assignment: Wanna Know Something?
Begin researching your topic selection.
Use the internet, the library, magazines, and any other periodical that will help to support your speech.
You need to find 3-5 sources of information. These sources must be sited and recognized in your speech.
Read through what you find, thoroughly.
Use the internet, the library, magazines, and any other periodical that will help to support your speech.
You need to find 3-5 sources of information. These sources must be sited and recognized in your speech.
Read through what you find, thoroughly.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Weekly Assignment: Gotta Pick Something
Try to pinpoint what you would like your 'Reader's Digest' Speech to be on. Choose something that you have a tie to in some way. If you feel strongly about something or feel connected to it, you will give a more passionate speech. It is also easier to research a topic you enjoy speaking about.
If you play basketball, choose at topic having to do with basketball.
If you participate in pageants, choose a topic about that.
And so on and so forth.
If you play basketball, choose at topic having to do with basketball.
If you participate in pageants, choose a topic about that.
And so on and so forth.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Assignment #2
The Reader's Digest Speech
The purpose of this speech is to reduce a cumbersome amount of information to a useable body of data, then organize that data into a presentation that is meaningful to an audience.
You should pick a controversial issue (that is, one on which more than one reasonable person can disagree) and present the views of three to five experts on the subject. Choose a topic that is relevant to you and your views. Something that means something to you.
Here are some ideas for topics:
How to Handle Natural Disasters such as Hurricanes
Women in Politics
Celebrities as Role Models
Professional Athletes Payscale: Men v. Women
The views can be organized using a wide variety of means, but they should not merely be organized one expert at a time.
You will be graded on:
-your organization
-your clarity of presentation
-the completeness of the criteria and how you organize it to support your claims
-time
Visual aids are allowed but not assigned.
The time limit is 5 minutes.
THIS SPEECH WILL BE GIVEN September 16th.
The purpose of this speech is to reduce a cumbersome amount of information to a useable body of data, then organize that data into a presentation that is meaningful to an audience.
You should pick a controversial issue (that is, one on which more than one reasonable person can disagree) and present the views of three to five experts on the subject. Choose a topic that is relevant to you and your views. Something that means something to you.
Here are some ideas for topics:
How to Handle Natural Disasters such as Hurricanes
Women in Politics
Celebrities as Role Models
Professional Athletes Payscale: Men v. Women
The views can be organized using a wide variety of means, but they should not merely be organized one expert at a time.
You will be graded on:
-your organization
-your clarity of presentation
-the completeness of the criteria and how you organize it to support your claims
-time
Visual aids are allowed but not assigned.
The time limit is 5 minutes.
THIS SPEECH WILL BE GIVEN September 16th.
EXTRA CREDIT
Watch the Republican National Convention tonight when Palin accepts the Vice Presedential Nomination.
You can watch her speech on several different channels at several different times:
CNN: 5 pm
PBS: 7 pm
ABC, CBS, NBC: 9 pm
I. Make notes of what she does right--
Is she prepared?
Are her points well laid out?
Does she maintain your attention using stories, statistics, anecdotes,
quotes, etc?
II. Make notes of what she does wrong--
Go through the notes we took yesterday and compare Palin to the 'Don'ts' and the '7 Deadly Habits of Public Speaking.'
Does she have any nervous habits that are noticable?
Does she make eye contact?
Is her speech personable?
III. What are her main points?
Is her thesis clear?
IV. Tell me the most memorable moment, in your opinion, of her speech.
You can watch her speech on several different channels at several different times:
CNN: 5 pm
PBS: 7 pm
ABC, CBS, NBC: 9 pm
I. Make notes of what she does right--
Is she prepared?
Are her points well laid out?
Does she maintain your attention using stories, statistics, anecdotes,
quotes, etc?
II. Make notes of what she does wrong--
Go through the notes we took yesterday and compare Palin to the 'Don'ts' and the '7 Deadly Habits of Public Speaking.'
Does she have any nervous habits that are noticable?
Does she make eye contact?
Is her speech personable?
III. What are her main points?
Is her thesis clear?
IV. Tell me the most memorable moment, in your opinion, of her speech.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Monday, September 1, 2008
Weekly Assignments: Practice Makes Perfect
Put it all together. Type your outline using format given on your class syllabus. You can choose to use a copy of your outline or note cards. Practice giving an extemporaneous speech, and not simply reading it word for word.
Weekly Assignments: Get It Down
Begin practicing my going over it in your head a few times.
Once you feel that you are starting to move forward, maybe get in front of a mirror and give the speech to yourself a few times.
Once you feel confident with that, see how your parents, siblings, and/or friends react. Listen to their feedback... ask them if they have any questions that they felt were left unanswered in your speech. See if the topic peeks their interest and you are able to hold it.
Once you feel that you are starting to move forward, maybe get in front of a mirror and give the speech to yourself a few times.
Once you feel confident with that, see how your parents, siblings, and/or friends react. Listen to their feedback... ask them if they have any questions that they felt were left unanswered in your speech. See if the topic peeks their interest and you are able to hold it.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Weekly Assignments: Bring It All Together
Refine the body of your speech.
Write a conclusion to your "My Best Moment(s)" speech. Reinterate the main points and leave no loose ends.
Write a conclusion to your "My Best Moment(s)" speech. Reinterate the main points and leave no loose ends.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Weekly Assignments: Give It A Little Body
Using your sample outline as a guide, develop 3-5 points for the body of your speech.
Remember to support each point by using testimony, illustration, examples, or statistics.
Each point should relate directly to your thesis statement.
Remember to support each point by using testimony, illustration, examples, or statistics.
Each point should relate directly to your thesis statement.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Weekly Assignment: Define Your Moment
Decide what moment or moments helped make you who you are.
Examples: getting Your License; going from public school to homeschool; the death of a loved one; moving to a new city; giving your life to Christ
If you feel like your defining moments are still waiting to happen, but you have an idea of what they might be, focus on that.
Examples: going to college; winning a title; getting a job
Write your introduction.
Make it catchy and memorable. It must include a thesis statement and a transition into the body of the speech.
Examples: getting Your License; going from public school to homeschool; the death of a loved one; moving to a new city; giving your life to Christ
If you feel like your defining moments are still waiting to happen, but you have an idea of what they might be, focus on that.
Examples: going to college; winning a title; getting a job
Write your introduction.
Make it catchy and memorable. It must include a thesis statement and a transition into the body of the speech.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Assignment #1
My Best Moment(s):
Due September 2, 2008.
The first purpose of the "My Best Moment" speech is to demonstrate your comprehension of the basic tools of public speaking. How well you state your points, support them, and convey them.
To that end, your first assignment is to deliver a speech that will focus on YOU!
Decide on the moment in your life which best exemplifies who you are or wish to be, then use the "moment" as evidence to support that claim.
Don't just tell a story. Make a claim, then use the story to support it.
The second purpose is to give you an evaluation dry run. I will give you a grade and critique your speech.
Your grade will be based on:
* How clear the parts of your argument are.
* How well they fit together.
* Whether you support your claims with evidence (although not the quality of that evidence).
* Time (2-3 minutes).
Due September 2, 2008.
The first purpose of the "My Best Moment" speech is to demonstrate your comprehension of the basic tools of public speaking. How well you state your points, support them, and convey them.
To that end, your first assignment is to deliver a speech that will focus on YOU!
Decide on the moment in your life which best exemplifies who you are or wish to be, then use the "moment" as evidence to support that claim.
Don't just tell a story. Make a claim, then use the story to support it.
The second purpose is to give you an evaluation dry run. I will give you a grade and critique your speech.
Your grade will be based on:
* How clear the parts of your argument are.
* How well they fit together.
* Whether you support your claims with evidence (although not the quality of that evidence).
* Time (2-3 minutes).
Getting To Know You...
What I will expect from you.
What you can expect from me.
How to develop a basic speech outline.
Developing the main idea.
Supporting the main idea.
What you can expect from me.
How to develop a basic speech outline.
Developing the main idea.
Supporting the main idea.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Let's Get Started!
I am looking forward to a successful and fun fall semester, and can't wait to meet you guys. Our first class will be August 26, 2008 at Jacob's Well Community Church in Alabaster.
Here is what you will need for this class:
1- Mini DVD Video Tape
2- 1" Binder with Paper
It's a short list, right? I will be giving you paper work, and will expect you to take notes, as well as turn in various assignments.
The video tape will be labeled with your name, and you will receive it back the last day of class along with your final grade. This will allow you to see just how far you've come!
I've been busy working on a fun, action-packed semester for you guys, including a class trip to ABC 33/40, a mock job interview, and some special guest speakers to help us learn how to be the confident well-spoken person that's hiding inside.
You will receive a class syllabus at our first class meeting to let you know what you can expect. And I will post weekly assignments here, on our class blog.
I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday!
Here is what you will need for this class:
1- Mini DVD Video Tape
2- 1" Binder with Paper
It's a short list, right? I will be giving you paper work, and will expect you to take notes, as well as turn in various assignments.
The video tape will be labeled with your name, and you will receive it back the last day of class along with your final grade. This will allow you to see just how far you've come!
I've been busy working on a fun, action-packed semester for you guys, including a class trip to ABC 33/40, a mock job interview, and some special guest speakers to help us learn how to be the confident well-spoken person that's hiding inside.
You will receive a class syllabus at our first class meeting to let you know what you can expect. And I will post weekly assignments here, on our class blog.
I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday!
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