What are some slide do’s and don’ts?
Do: Have one idea on one slide
Don’t: Have complete sentences
Do: Have your slide not take up more than 3 seconds
Don’t: Make it hard to see
Do: Use a maximum of 2 fonts
What are some other slide do’s and don’ts?
Do: Use at least 4 colors
Don’t: Use the color red
Do: Make your slides consistent
Don’t: Don’t put any pictures on your slides
Do: Have a theme for your slides
What are the three different types of speeches?
- Extemporaneous
- Manuscript
- Memorized
What is an extemporaneous speech?
Speaking from an outline of ideas without memorizing.
The outline is put on note cards, using only key words or phrases.
What is a manuscript speech?
The manuscript speech calls for you to write a speech and read it aloud- word for word- to the audience.
What is a memorized speech?
A memorized speech is when a speaker commits an entire speech to memory.
What are some speech starters?
Rhetorical Question:
A question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.
Startler:
A statement that is sudden, brief and unexpected.
Quote:
A repeat of a group of words from a text or speech that is not spoken or written by the author or speaker.
Personal Story
A story told from one’s life or experiences.
How do you write a speech?
Every speech MUST HAVE:
An Introduction
Beginning (The Lead)
Middle (The body)
End (The Conclusion)
