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