What are GOOD and BAD habits when it comes to public speaking?
ACTIVITY
Divide into two groups. Watch one the videos. Discuss in your group the main points of these talks. Share with the other group.
EVERY PERSON IN THE GROUP HAS TO SPEAK!
GROUP 1
GROUP 2
BODY LANGUAGE EXERCISES
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PUBLIC SPEAKING RUBRIC
ACTIVITY
THE VOCAL TOOL BOX
Warm Ups
ACCENT1. articulation
2. exaggerated smile and fish in front of mirror 3. American R, T & TH |
REGISTER1. Whistle Register
2. Falsetto Register 3.Head - chest Register 4. Vocal Fry Register 5. In partners, try changing register |
TIMBER1. Texture of your voice
2. Breathing 3. Exercises |
Work on 5 tongue twisters. Present two to the class.
PROSODY1. Emphasis in emotions
2. A and B Talk - say things with no words (sad, happiness, anger, sorry, thanks, ask something)/ talk about your favorite food in one tone. |
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VOLUME
1. Try using different volumes to say something important.
The Right EMphasis
Try practicing emphasis with these sentences. Where should the emphasis go?
I never said he stole the money. (meaning: I didn’t say it; someone else said it!)
I never said he stole the money. (meaning: I never said it; I did not!)
I never said he stole the money. (meaning: I never said he stole it; I suggested it.)
I never said he stole the money. (meaning: I didn’t mean him; I meant someone else.)
I never said he stole the money. (meaning: I didn’t say he stole it; I said he borrowed it!)
I never said he stole the money. (meaning: not the special money; other money.)
I never said he stole the money. (meaning: he didn’t steal the money; he may have stolen the jewels.)
I never said he stole the money. (meaning: I didn’t say it; someone else said it!)
I never said he stole the money. (meaning: I never said it; I did not!)
I never said he stole the money. (meaning: I never said he stole it; I suggested it.)
I never said he stole the money. (meaning: I didn’t mean him; I meant someone else.)
I never said he stole the money. (meaning: I didn’t say he stole it; I said he borrowed it!)
I never said he stole the money. (meaning: not the special money; other money.)
I never said he stole the money. (meaning: he didn’t steal the money; he may have stolen the jewels.)
Select one of the following speeches, talks or stories:
1. Notice the body language and vocal tools.
2. Pick a minute of the speech and find the transcript online.
3. Try to mimic the speaker by choosing one or two of the vocal tools, then present it to the class.
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Public speaking exercises
The paceTell a story (ANY). Consider the following image to pace yourself when talking.
Time YourselfTime yourself while presenting your full TED-Ed Club Talk
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Eye ContactProvide an impromptu speech for 40 seconds on any of these topics. Make sure to scan the room.
Body LanguagePlay heads up - No words needed
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Record Yourself
Record yourself while presenting your full TED-Ed Club Talk.
