Public Speaking (Summer 2019)/Week 2

M: Arrangement and Delivery (Structure and Apprehension)

• Preparation:

1. Prepare 3-4 impromptu outlines
2. Watch why speech is a distinct medium
3. Watch how speaking and writing are distinct
4. Think a bit about the last time you got nervous before a speech. What was the context? What did you think before, during, and after the speech? What was your body feeling?

• Activities:

1. Discuss the importance of arrangement and delivery
2. Discuss the nature and causes of PSA, and how to manage it.
3. Discuss breath control, projection, and gestures
4. Brainstorm multiple impromptu speeches as a class, then small groups, and finally in pairs

• Optional Readings:

1. An interesting strategy for dealing with speech apprehension discussed on NPR's Morning Edition
2. If you feel apprehensive, you might read this chapter, which provides a great way of changing the mindset that's making your nervous

W: Impromptu Round 1

• Preparation:

1. Practice, practice, PRACTICE!
2. Review the peer-analysis assignment description
3. Watch a sample peer critique

• Activities:

1. Impromptu Speeches
2. Peer-Analysis