1 The Oral Presentation – an exercise in
confidence
How
an audience hears a speaker
Mixed Messages and how to avoid them
Conquering Nervousness
The most important five minutes
Poster – Speaking Basics
2 The Purpose & the Message
What
is the purpose?
What is the message?
Choosing an original approach
Exercise
3 Openings that Grab Attention
The
main purpose
How long?
Some techniques to grab
attention
Exercises
4 Successful Conclusions
What
the audience will remember
How long?
The summary
Link back to the opening
Tell them what they can do
Be positive
‘Sell’ the conclusion
Exercises
5 Writing for Speaking
The
writer…
The speaker…
Exercises
6 Devices for Speechmaking
Alliteration
Catchphrases
Metaphors
Similes
Triplets
Exercise
7 Storytelling
Describing
people
Dialogue
The four-step process
Exercises
8 Brainstorming
Brainstorming
Sheet
The Speech Plan
9 The Voice
Common
mistakes
Volume
Pace
Inflection
Articulation
Emphasis
Pause
How you can help your students improve
Poster – The Voice
Exercises
10 Body Language & Visual Aids
Body
Language
‘Speaker neutral’ stance
‘Writing’ gestures
The eyes have it
Visual aids
How you can help your students improve
Poster – Body Language
Exercises
11 Speech Notes
A
full text
Prompt notes
Palm cards
Memorising
‘Winging’ it
Poster – the use of notes
Exercise
12 Impromptu Speaking
Be
prepared
Using PRES for prepared speeches
The past., present, future plan
Poster – Impromptu Speaking
Exercises
Oral Presentation Guidelines for Students
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13 Learning Listening
Listening
is learnable
The
listening paradox
Re-learning
listening
Dispelling
the assumptions
Assessing
listening skills
Teaching
listening
Exercise
14 What Listening Is
Defining
listening
Listening
choices
The
listening process
The
message
Message
variables
Message
components
The
verbal component
The
parochial nature of listeners
Vocal
Component
Visual
component
Interpret
in context
Information
sheet
Exercises
15 Listening Filters
Some
listening filters
3
rules for staying open-minded
Exercises
16
Listening Barriers
Sender’s
barriers
Environmental
barriers
Listener’s
barriers
Exercises
17 Listening Essentials
Silence
Empathy
Suspended
judgement
Awareness
Information
Sheet
Exercises
18 A Listening Focus
Concentration
Mental
focus
Physical
focus
Body
language
Evaluation
Is it
fact?
Information Sheet
Exercises
19 Active Listening Skills
Encouragers
Paraphrasing
Reflecting
Feelings
Questioning
Exercises
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20 Introduction to Debating
Why
debate?
What
is a debate?
The
skills that are involved
Thinking
skills
Listening
skills
Debate
formats
Matter Manner &
Method
21 The Use of Matter
The
definition
The
case
Argument
The
rebuttal
The
summary
Linking
it together
22
Connectives in debating
23 Manner in Debating
Visual
Vocal
The
use of humour
Some creative phrases
you might be able to use
24
Method in Debating
The
Tasks of the Speakers
Timing
Method & Teamwork
25
Matter in Debating
Targets
for rebuttal
Methods
of rebuttal
26 Example of Rebuttal
Organising a debate
The
preparation
Short
preparation debates
The
duties of a chairperson
The
usual layot for a debate
During
a debate
After
the debate
Debating
topics
27
A coach’s view
28 Adjudicating a debate
Recording
details
Adjudication
on matter
Adjudication
on method
Adjudication
on manner
29
Marking
30 Helpful Ways to Start Debating
Debating Black Line
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