Public Speaking Success Criteria and Tips

Writing a Speech and Public Speaking

Success Criteria

Ø  Choose an interesting topic that you know something about

Ø  Use a hook and write a clear conclusion

Ø  Speech must be between three and five minutes long

Ideas for Choosing a Topic

Something you feel strongly about (too many condos in Toronto; Canada’s Junior Hockey Team)

Something you enjoy (skiing; a specific video game; a favourite author)

Something you know a little but would like to find out more about (your family’s background; volcanoes)

Public Speaking Tips by Room 13 Students

Writing

Speaking

·         Choose an interesting topic ·         Use appropriate words ·         Start with a hook ·         Make sure it flows ·         End with a proper conclusion ·         Use correct grammar and spelling ·         Use well structured sentences ·         Include juicy words ·         Avoid repetition ·         Avoid repetition ·         Make it not too complicated for your audience ·         Use fact and opinion ·         Write neatly ·         Make sure it makes sense

·         Speak loudly and clearly (especially during the introduction and conclusion) ·         Don’t “um” or stammer ·         Stand still and don’t fiddle ·         Make eye contact with at least a few people in the audience ·         Speak confidently and with enthusiasm ·         Hold the audience’s attention ·         Memorize as much as possible ·         Annunciate ·         Don’t ramble, keep to the topic

Written speech due by:  Monday, Jan 26th

Classroom presentations: Tues, Jan 27th, Wed, Jan 28th, Thurs, Jan 29th

My presentation date: _______________________________

School-wide presentations: Tues, Feb 10th