Boring Speech Requirements

Since part of Connections is learning how to become a better speaker, the first speech asks you to make a speech on a topic that most would agree to be very "boring". For example, a speech about the word "the", a paper clip, swiss cheese, lint, etc.

DIRECTIONS:

• Make a list of boring items, people, things, events.
• Create a fictitious speech outline about your topic
  • How will you introduce the speech?
  • What will you include in the body of your speech?
  • How will you conclude your speech?
• Focus on delivery skills - convince the audience
  • How many times do you need to practice in order to be prepared?
  • How will you use your eyes to connect with the audience?
  • How will you use your voice to connect with the audience?
  • How will you use your body as a tool to connect with the audience?
  • What types of "casual language" do you need to avoid usingn in your speech?
• Practice, Practice, Practice
• 90 - 120 seconds