1、Chapter 5 Presenting a Speech目录目录CONTENT01Warm-up Questions02Polishing the Language03Delivery 04ExercisesWarm-up QuestionsADiscuss with your partner about the important elements that are vital to the success of speech delivery.BPlease watch the video“Michael Obamas speech on Democratic National Conv
2、ention in 2012”and try to appreciate her voice and body language and other elements that contribute to her success of delivery.(http:/ the LanguagePolishing the Language$Language is the foundation of our speech$Pay attention to:1)denotative meaning and connotative meaning;2)the accuracy of language3
3、)listeners comprehension level4)rhetorical devices5)occasions6)the inclusiveness of language Delivery Speakers VoiceSpeakers Body Language Visual AidsSub-factors that determine voice attractiveness:volume,pitch,rate,pause,vocal variety,pronunciation and articulation.Major elements related to body la
4、nguage:1)Personal appearance;2)Body movement;3)Gestures;4)Eye contact.Guidlines:1)Display visual aids where listeners can see them clearly;2)Avoid passing visual aids among the audience;3)Display visual aids only when you are discussing them;4)Talk to your audience,not to your visual aids.Exercises1
5、)How do you determine the language style for your speech?2)What aspects do you need to pay attention to during the delivery of your speech?3)In what instances do you find visual aids most helpful?What principles do you need to observe when you apply them?Exercise 1 Review Questions Exercise 2 Group
6、Project Each student is going to deliver the prepared speech in front of the class.A group discussion about each members performance will be conducted in terms of the speakers voice,body language,and visual aids.Each group will have one member jot down everyones comments during group discussion and
7、report them to the whole class.Activity 3 Suggested Activities 1)Watch a TED speech and figure out the speaking speed of the speaker,for example,“how many words can he or she speak within ten minutes?”Then bear this speed in mind and practice your delivery to keep it in such a speed.2)Watch the video“2016 Barack Obama Farewell Address”and observe the speakers variation of voice and speed and his body language.Then discuss with your partner the implications of his voice and body language.(http:/
