WORD - Becoming THAT Confident Speaker: Public Speaking Guide Book

Preface
Introduction – How to Use This Guide Book

CHAPTER ONE
What Every Speaker Should Know
Elements of a Speech
The Role of Critical Thinking
Why Ethos, Pathos, and Logos Are Still Important
Summary
Questions for You
Journal Entry
Recommended Assignment, Appendix A – Stand Up and Introduce Yourself
Resources

CHAPTER TWO
What Are You Afraid Of? Getting at the Root Cause of Speakers’ Fears
The Fears
The Tools to Diminish the Fears
Cred or Crud? Becoming a Mini Subject Metter Expert
Written Plan for Overcoming Fears
Journal
Summary
Questions for You
Journal Entry
Recommended Assignment, Appendix B – Demonstration Presentation
Resources

CHAPTER THREE
Who Are You Talking To and What Are You Saying
Student Speech
Audience Analysis
Content, Becoming a mini SME through Research
Respect, Integrity, and Ethics
Speech Format – STATT
The 3Ps: Prepare, Plan, and Practice
Questions for You
Activity
Journal Entry
Recommended Assignment – Research Paper for Informative Speech
Resources

CHAPTER FOUR
What Do You Sound and Look Like When You Are Speaking?
The Voice
The Body
Body Language Standards
Summary
Questions for You
Vocal Activity
Body Language Activity
Journal Entry
Recommended Assignment, Appendix C – Informative Speech

CHAPTER FIVE
Costumes, Props, and Other Visual Aids
What and What Not to wear
What to Show – Visual Aids
Summary
Questions for You
Activity
Journal Entry
Recommended Assignment – Persuasive Research Paper

CHAPTER SIX
Listening and Responding
What Are the Answers to the Polling Questions
How Best to Respond When You Don’t Get the “Right” Answer
Types of Questions Asked of the Speaker and How to Respond
Questions for You
Activity Journal Entry
Recommended Assignment, Appendix D – Persuasive Speech
Resources

CONCLUSION
You’ve Got All the Tools, Now Remember the Essentials
Journal Entry
Recommended Assignment, Appendix E – Entertainment and/or Appendix G – Impromptu Speech
Appendices
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Appendix F
Appendix G
Appendix H

Author Bios