English (Module 4)

• Persuasive speech - provides the audience with WELL-ARGUED IDEAS that can INFLUENCE their own BELIEFS and DECISIONS.
• Entertainment speech - provides the audience with AMUSEMENT.
• Purpose for writing and delivering the speech can be classified into three: Inform/ informative Entertain/ entertainment Persuade/ persuasive
• Informative speech - provides the audience with a CLEAR UNDERSTANDING of the CONCEPT or IDEA presented by the speaker.
• Speech - use of language in HUMAN VOCAL COMMUNICATION.
• Strategies of body: Present real-life examples Show statistics Present comparisons
• Body - the CENTRAL SECTION of the speech in which the main ideas and key concepts of the speech are DISCUSSED.
• Strategies of Intro: Start with a familliar or strong quote Use facts or statistics Tell a personal story
• Introduction - your primary goal is to get the ATTENTION of your audience and PRESENT the subject or main idea of your speech.
• Elements of an ouline: Introduction Body Conclusion
• Data gathering - the stage where you COLLECT ideas, information, sources, and references relevant or related to your specific topic. This can be done by visiting library, browsing the web, observing a certain event related to your topic, or CONDUCTING an interview or survey.
• Profile includes: Demography Situation Psychology
• Principles of speech writing: Audience analysis Data gathering Writing patterns Editing/ Revising Rehearsing
• Audience analysis - entails looking into the PROFILE of your target audience. Is done so you can TAILOR-FIT your speech content and delivery to your audience.
• Strategies of conclusion: Begin your conclusion with a restatement of your message. Use positive examples, encouraging words, or memorable lines from songs or stories familiar to your audience. Ask a question or series of questions that make your audience reflect or ponder.
• Conclusion - RESTATES the main idea of your speech. Provides a SUMMARY and EMPHASIZES the message. Leave the audience with a MEMORABLE statement.
• Writing patterns - STRUCTURES that will help you organize the ideas related to your topic.
• Examples of nonverbal cues: 1. Facial expressions 2. Gestures
• Practical tips to do to be able to speak effectively: 1. Speak with a purpose 2. Note important lines or phrases 3. Let a pause be an ally. 4. Maintain your energy 5. Eye contact is the key 6. Provide the ‘personal touches’
• Rehearsing - gives you an opportunity to IDENTIFY what works and what does not work for you and for your target audience. Some strategies include reading your speech ALOUD, recording for your own ANALYSIS or for you peers or coaches to give feedback on your delivery.
• Editing/ Revising - CORRECTING errors in mechanics, such as GRAMMAR, PUNCTUATION, CAPITALIZATION, and others.
• Examples of writing patterns: Casual Comparison/ contrast Problem-solution