PUBLIC SPEAKING?

Introduction

PUBLIC SPEAKING

Most often, public speaking scares most students and only a few are very confident in talking in front of people. Sadly, even English major students are quite scared when it comes to public speaking. It is very important that students develop their ability to speak in public and also to enhance their confidence and their self-esteem.  However, how can the learners confidently deliver their speech in public? 

How can a person become a better public speaker?

What is the best way to start and to end a public speech?

How can a public speaker get the rapt attention of the audience?

What are the dos and don’ts before, during, and after a public speech?

To further our knowledge of public speaking, let's watch this video:

https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-public-speaking-and-why-do-i-need-it.html   (What is Public Speaking and Why do I need to do it?)

 

 

 

 

Task

  • The learners will make their own inspirational speech. The speech must be good for at least 5 minutes. 
  • The learners will deliver their speech in class in their formal attire.

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Process

1. Make your own inspirational speech.

2. Memorize.

3. Deliver in class in not less than 5 minutes.

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Evaluation

CRITERIA

SCORE

FEEDBACK

SUGGESTIONS/REMARKS

General appearance, Poise, Posture, and Attire (20)

18

Attire is appropriate although her poise is

affected by her nervousness. Puts her

hands in her pocket. 

Mastery of speech (20)

15

 Too many fillers and some dead airs in between her

delivery.

Memorize your speech and

practice several times in front of the mirror.

Voice projection, volume, control, and fluency (20)

16

Despite her nervousness, she can control the 

volume of her voice and can stress the important

points in her speech.

Good!

Use of language (15)

13

The words used in her essay are excellent. The

words are put together to convey the message.

Excellent!

Gestures and Eye contact (15)

10

 Often stoops down and/or looks up and

doesn't look at the audience. 

Do not stoop down or look up. Focus on your audience. 

Response to questions (10)

9

 She was able to answer almost all the questions of her

classmates. 

Excellent!

TOTAL SCORE (100)

81

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conclusion

DISCUSSION:

  • Giving of general comments to the student's performance.
  • Feedback and suggestions to student's performance.
  • While giving comments, feedbacks, and suggestions the teacher also discusses the answers to the following questions using the student's performances as basis or example:

    • How can a person become a better public speaker?

      What is the best way to start and to end a public speech?

      How can a public speaker get the rapt attention of the audience?

      What are the dos and don’ts before, during, and after a public speech?

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