While watching Courtney's Light Pollution speech, I noticed that in her introduction she summarized the main points that she was going to talk about and also discussed how she was going to give solutions to her main points. However, she seemed really nervous and it didn't seem like she knew what she was talking about because she kept looking down at her note cards.
I like the way that Matthew started his speech off and it was a good attention grabber. He spoke at a steady pace but it began to become a little boring. To me it seemed like he was a little nervous because he wasn't standing still and he kept looking at the note cards.
From watching these videos, I learned that I need to start my speech off in a way that will get the audiences attention. I also learned that I need to incorporate my main points while introducing my topic. The one thing that I learned that I should not do is stare at my note cards. I need to know my speech and look at the class, not the podium.
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Hi Colie! You mentioned a few good things in your post. Yes, you should get your audience's attention at the very start of your speech. You should also preview your main points at the start of the speech, and of course review your main points at the end. And yes, eye contact is key!
ReplyDeleteYou mentioned that Matthew's speech became a little boring. How will you deal with that during your speech? Do you have tactics you will be using to combat a 'boring' speech?
I'm hoping that I speak loud and clear and sound like I am interested in my topic. And I hope that makes everyone interested in it as well.
ReplyDeleteIf my speech turns out to be really boring, I have no idea what I will do. I'm sure I will think of something though!
Hey Colie
ReplyDeleteI agree that she looked like she didnt know what she was talking about when she kept referring to her notecards and had a lack of eye contact. Of course people are not going to always memorize their whole speech which is why notecards are sometimes used however, when people keep looking at them the majority of the time it seems like they lack knowledge of the topic and appear nervous.
I think that as long as you start of of with a good opening or attention grabber, you will lock your audience in and that will make you more confident and comfortable to speak to the audience. Also like you mentioned, speaking clearly and steadily is important because if you talk fast you often slur you words and leave the audience confused. I think mastering these concepts will leave you in great shape for your speeches!