LESSON-15-PRINCIPLES-OF-SPEECH-DELIVERY

Lambunao National High School

  • Title: ORAL COMMUNICATION PRINCIPLES of Speech DeliveryAuthor: Rachel P. Labordo

Page 2: Reflection on Speakers

  • Prompt: Think of a speaker that you liked the most.

    • Consider reasons for your preference.

Page 4: Evaluating Speech Delivery

  • Prompt: Do you think the reasons mentioned earlier are essential for effective speech delivery?

Page 5: Famous Quote

  • Quote: "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country." - John F. Kennedy

    • Activity: Interpret the meaning and implications of this quote.

Page 6: Second Quote Interpretations

  • Quote: "Give me liberty or give me death." - Patrick Henry

    • Activity: Discuss the importance of this quote in the context of freedom and sacrifice.

Page 7: Third Quote Analysis

  • Quote: "The pen is mightier than the sword." - Edward Bulwer-Lytton

    • Activity: Explore how this reflects the power of ideas and communication.

Principles of Speech Delivery

Page 8-9: Articulation

  • Focus: How do you pronounce words?

Page 10: Modulation

  • Question: Are you speaking with the right tone and pitch?

Page 11-12: Delivery Tips

  1. Vary tempo and pitch according to message.

  2. Speaking too quickly can suggest lack of confidence.

  3. Maintain a speaking rate of approximately 125 words per minute.

  4. Focus stresses generally on the second syllable (in English).

  5. Ensure volume is sufficient for audience to hear comfortably.

  6. Use pauses between sentences for pacing control.

Page 13: Non-Fluencies Avoidance

  1. Minimize fillers like “er”, “unh” and “umm”.

  2. Avoid patronizing phrases like “I mean,” “what I meant,” and “understand?”.

Page 14-16: Stage Presence and Audience Connection

  • Stage Presence: Manage fear effectively during presentation.

  • Facial Expressions and Movement: How to express emotions and manage physical presence.

  • Audience Rapport: Techniques for connecting with your listeners.

Page 17-22: Additional Tips for Effective Speech Delivery

  1. Adopt a conversational style, speak naturally.

  2. Maintain eye contact to make audience feel important.

  3. Adjust your volume based on audience size and venue.

  4. Change your rate or speed to maintain interest.

  5. Master vocal pitch and avoid monotone delivery.

  6. Use pauses to emphasize key points.

  7. Pronounce and enunciate words clearly.

  8. Eliminate distracting fillers from your speech.

  9. Stand straight and balanced at the beginning of your speech.

  10. Use precise movements and avoid distracting mannerisms.

  11. Dress appropriately for the occasion (corporate attire).

  12. Prepare thoroughly, communicate respectfully, and avoid offensive language.

  13. Breathe to relax and remember to enjoy the experience.

Page 23: Memorized Speech Evaluation Criteria

  • Criteria for Assessment (120 points):

    1. Organization (20 points): Clarity and focus of main idea.

    2. Topic Knowledge (20 points): Grasp of information and relevance to audience.

    3. Audience Adaptation (20 points): Engagement level of the audience.

    4. Language Use (20 points): Clarity and respectfulness in language choice.

    5. Delivery (20 points): Overall nonverbal effectiveness.

    6. Mastery of Speech (20 points): Degree of memorization and delivery confidence.

  • Penalties: Speech exceeding 5 minutes or under 3 minutes receives a deduction of five points.