GRADE 8 MANUSCRIPT AND MEMORIZED SPEECH PPT.pptx

SPEECH

1. Manuscript and Memorized Speech

2. What is Speech? A speech refers to an informal or formal talk given to an audience. Giving a speech allows you to address a group of people to express your thoughts and oftentimes, your opinion. Speech includes: Articulation. How we make speech sounds using the mouth, lips, and tongue.

3. Manuscript Speech A written text read to an audience from a paper script or teleprompter. This method involves reading a speech verbatim and is typically used when there is a time constraint or the speech will be telecast.

4. Memorized Speech A speaker commits an entire speech to memory. This style also harms relation with the audience because the speaker is more focused on remembering the text of the speech rather than communicating with the audience.

5. Podium/lectern practice Using or not using a podium does not make or break a speech. If using a podium, it should not be used to hide from the audience. Stand tall—do not hold or lean on the podium. Allows audience to see you as a person, not just a face behind the podium Use gestures- Be sure gestures can be seen Make eye contact- Maintain eye contact with the audience

6. Notes Notes can be helpful. Know your instructor’s preference as some allow notes and some don’t. Practice using your notes or speaking outline Make sure to look at the audience Know your notes well enough to find what you need Practice your speech Know at what point(s) in your speech you may need to look down at your notes Notes should be simple enough to keep the speech on track

7. Gestures A gesture is the movement of your hands to express an idea. When practicing your speech, do not practice gestures, let them occur naturally. Use natural gestures. Gestures should be relaxed and enhance your speech Gestures should become part of the speech If the topic is exciting, then be excited Make gestures visible, even if using a podium/lectern Use gestures sparingly. Gestures should not be what the audience remembers about your speech

8. Vocal delivery Your voice should be loud enough to be heard and have variation (not monotone). This occurs naturally in conversation with friends—so your speech should sound the same.

9. Thank You!