Index Cards - Public Speaking

Public Speaking - Giving a Speech!

• Write down one idea on each card.
• Put the cards in order.
• Experiment with giving your speech a number of different ways.
• Practice giving your speech.
• Read your speech to yourself.
• Repeat this, seeing if you can avoid looking at your index cards all the time.
• Practice in front of a mirror.
• Try different expressions, hand movements, tone of voice, etc.
• Practice by recording your speech on a tape recorder.
• If you have never heard your own voice on tape, this could be very interesting!
• Are you speaking loudly enough? Too loud? Are you saying the words clearly? Are there any improvements you can think of?
• Time the length of the speech. Is it too long? Too short?
• Practice by giving your speech to someone you know.
• Ask them what they think.
• If they make a suggestion, think about what they have said.

When the time comes to give your speech - you'll be ready and it will go very smoothly.