Reading from a manuscript | Oral Communication

Highlights the advantage and disadvantages of reading from a manuscript type of speech that will and would help you from getting better at remembering key notes. This powerpoint also contains few vocabulary words.

1. Reading from a Manuscript

2. How is an effective manuscript speech prepared and delivered?

3. Work with a partner. Assign a reader and a listener. The reader first reads the brief passage aloud. The listener’s task is to give feedback on the performance of the reader. Once done, exchange roles with your partner and follow the same routine. Share your feedback and observations on your partner’s speech delivery to the class. You have ten minutes to do this activity.

4. Courage Mark Twain In the matter of courage we all have our limits. There never was a hero who did not have his bounds. I suppose it may be said of Nelson and all the others whose courage has been advertised that there came times in their lives when their bravery knew it had come to its limit. I have found mine a good many times. Sometimes this was expected—often it was unexpected. I know a man who is not afraid to sleep with a rattlesnake, but you could not get him to sleep with a safety-razor.

5. I never had the courage to talk across a long, narrow room. I should be at the end of the room facing all the audience. If I attempt to talk across a room I find myself turning this way and that, and thus at alternate periods I have part of the audience behind me. You ought never to have any part of the audience behind you; you never can tell what they are going to do. I’ll sit down.

6. manuscript (noun) - any text not printed or published The manuscript for speeches ensures that the speaker will stay on track. convey (verb) - to communicate Although there was an attempt to convey her thoughts, the teenager had difficulty overcoming her stage fright. 1 3 2 Vocabulary Words lectern (noun) - a stand with a slanted top, used to hold a book, speech, manuscript, etc. at the proper height for the speaker or reader Seeing the lone lectern in the middle of the stage gave the adult speaker more confidence for his presentation.

7. conform (verb) - to comply There is an expectation that all students will conform to the policies in the student handbook. contemplation (noun) - full or deep consideration It was obvious that their adviser was in a state of contemplation , for nothing can get her attention. 4 5 Vocabulary Words

8. Reading from a Manuscript also known as a manuscript speech reading a prepared text or manuscript to an audience usually given when the manuscript will be part of an official record wherein extremely careful wording is required delivered over a podium or lectern

9. Advantages Disadvantages No single and essential word is left out. All significant points are covered and conveyed. The speech may sound mechanical or forced and unnatural. The audience may quickly get bored or uninterested. The speaker is limited in his or her use of nonverbal cues. The speaker is unable to react to the audience's nonverbal cues.

10. Manuscript speeches are most advantageous for: Public figures Media personalities Spokespersons for governments and private organizations

11. Guidelines in Reading from a Manuscript Outline and write the speech well. Format your speech properly. Practice your speech. Vary your voice. Look at your audience from time to time.

12. Dreams (Reading the Manuscript Speech)

13. Guide Questions What is the speech all about? How was the speaker able to engage the audience? What were the main points of the speaker? Overall, was she a good speaker while reading from her manuscript? Justify your answer.

14. Decide on a topic for a manuscript speech. Then, create an outline for it using the template on the next slide. Write the first draft of your speech using the outline you created as a guide. Your speech should be 500–700 words. Polish your speech by editing and proofreading it. Check its content, flow, use of words, grammar, and mechanics. Correct any errors that you find.

15. Sample Outline Topic: Introduction Hook Thesis statement Body Main Idea 1 Explanation/Reason Example b. Main Idea 2 Explanation/Reason Example c. Main Idea 3 i. Explanation/Reason ii. Example C. Conclusion Synthesis of main ideas Call to action

16. How can delivering a manuscript speech help in building one’s confidence for public speaking? Values Integration

17. Retrieve a copy of the speech you wrote for the previous activity. Practice delivering the speech. Remember to vary your voice and look at the audience from time to time. Deliver your speech in front of the class.

18. Assignment Reflect on the speech that was shown during the discussion. You may also watch it again. On a one-half sheet of crosswise paper, write a short paragraph about the speech. Answer the following questions: What are the strengths of the speaker? What are the speaker’s points for improvement?