The Entertaining Speaker
Item: 226A

Projects address preparing and delivering an entertaining speech and incorporating humor into different aspects of speaking.

Entertaining speakers are always in demand. Projects address preparing and delivering an entertaining speech, finding good stories and anecdotes to include in speeches, using humor, incorporating drama into presentations and presenting an after-dinner speech.

1. The Entertaining Speech

Time	5-7 min
Objectives	*	Entertain the audience through use of humor and/or drama drawn from your personal experience.
	*	Organize an entertaining speech for maximum audience impact.

2. Resources for Entertainment

Time	5-7 min
Objectives	*	Draw humorous and/or dramatic material from sources other than your own personal experience.
	*	Adapt your material to suit your topic, your own personality and the audience. Use entertaining material as a means of conveying a serious message.

3. Make Them Laugh

Time	5-7 min
Objectives	*	Prepare a humorous speech drawn from your own experience.
	*	Strengthen the speech by adapting and personalizing humorous material from outside sources.
	*	Deliver the speech in a way that makes the humor effective.

4. A Dramatic Talk

Time	5-7 min
Objectives	*	Develop an entertaining dramatic talk about an experience or incident, or give a dramatic reading.
	*	Include vivid imagery, characters and dialogue.
	*	Deliver the talk in an interpretative manner.

5. Speaking After Dinner

Time	8-10 min
Objectives	*	Prepare an entertaining after-dinner talk on a specific theme.
	*	Deliver the talk extemporaneously, using the skills developed in the preceding entertainment projects

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Speaking To Inform
Item: 226B

This manual contains information about organizing an informational speech and much more!

Informational speeches are one of the most common types, so most likely you will be asked to present one sometime. This manual contains information about organizing an informational speech, tailoring your speech to the audience, conducting a demonstration, presenting a report and delivering a speech about an abstract subject.

1. The Speech to Inform

Time	5-7 min
Objectives	*	Select new and useful information for presentation to the audience.
	*	Organize the information for easy understandability and retention.
	*	Present the information in a way that will help motivate the audience to learn.

2. Resources for Informing

Time	5-7 min
Objectives	*	Analyze the knowledge level of your audience regarding your chosen subject.
	*	Focus your presentation at the audience's level of knowledge.
	*	Build a supporting case for each major point through use of explanation, examples and information gathered in research.
	*	Effectively use at least one visual aid to enhance the audience's understanding.

3. The Demonstration Talk

Time	5-7 min
Objectives	*	Prepare a demonstration speech to clearly explain a process, product, or activity.
	*	Conduct the demonstration as part of a speech delivered without notes.

4. A Fact Finding Report

Time	5-7 min +  2-3 min Q&A
Objectives	*	Prepare a report on a situation, event, or problem of interest to the audience.
	*	Deliver sufficient factual information in your report so the audience can base valid conclusions or a sound decision on it.

5. The Abstract Concept

Time	6-8 min
Objectives	*	Research and organize the thought of experts on an abstract concept, theory, historical force, or social/political issue.
	*	Present the ideas in a clear and interesting manner.

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Public Relations
Item: 226C

Covers preparing a speech that will sway your audience to what ever it is you're promoting.

Everyone benefits from the ability to present a good public image. Projects cover preparing a speech that will generate a favorable attitude toward you and your product, company or service, presenting a positive image of yourself and your company or organization on a radio talk show, persuading an audience to accept your viewpoint, addressing a hostile audience and communicating with the public during a crisis situation.

1. The Goodwill Speech Time 5-7 min Objectives  *  Prepare a talk that will build goodwill for your organization by supplying useful information of interest to the audience. 2. The Radio Talk Show Time 3-5 min + 2-3 questions Objectives  *  Present a positive image of you, prepare a lalk designed to build goodwill, understand the dynamics of a successful radio talk show, prepare for questions 8-10 min 3. The Persuasive Approach Time 5-7 min Objectives  *  Direct a persuasive appeal to the audience's self-interests using a combination of fact and emotion in a speech delivered in such a manner that it appears extemporaneous.    * Persuade the audience to adopt your viewpoint by the use of standard persuasive techniques. 4. Speaking Under Fire Time 3-5 min + 2-3 min Q&A Objectives:  *  Prepare a talk to persuade a hostile audience at least to consider your position on a controversial issue.    * Conduct a question-and-answer period on the speech subject. 5. The Crisis Management Speech

Time	4-6 min + 3-5 min Q & A
Objectives	*	Learn strategies for communicating to the media about a company crisis.
	*	Prepare a speech for the media about a company crisis that builds and maintains a positive image for the company.
	*	Answer questions from the media in a manner that reflects positively on the company

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Facilitating Discussion
Item: 226D

Group discussions are common, and this manual provides instruction in facilitating the most common types of discussions.

Group discussions are common, and this manual provides instruction in facilitating the most common types of discussions. Learn about moderating a panel discussion, facilitating a brainstorming meeting, leading a problem-solving discussion, handling challenging people during discussions, and helping a problem-solving group achieve a consensus.

1. The Panel Moderator

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Time 28-30 min, or 22-26 min discussion   Objectives:  *  Select a topic for a panel discussion.      *  Identify differing viewpoints to be addressed by panelists.      *  Organize and moderate a panel discussion.

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2. The Brainstorming Session

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Time: 31-33 min, or 20-22. min discussion   Objectives:  *  Discuss the three ideas generated in the previous project, The Brainstorming Session.      *  Determine which one best resolves the problem.

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3. The Problem-Solving Discussion

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Time: 26 - 31 min, or 19 - 23 min discussion   Objectives:  *  Discuss the three ideas generated in the previous project, The Brainstorming Session.      *  Determine which one best resolves the problem.

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4. Handling Challenging Situations

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Time: 22 - 32 min, or 12 - 21 min discussion   Objectives:  *  Select a problem and ask club members to discuss and resolve it by either a majority vote or by compromise.      * Serve as facilitator for the discussion.      * Effectively handle any member's behavioural problems that may interfere with the discussion.

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5. Reaching a Consensus

-   Time: 31 - 37 min, or 20 - 26 min discussion   Objectives:  *  To select a problem for the group to discuss and resolve.      *  As facilitator, help the group reach a consensus.

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Specialty Speeches
Item: 226E

This manual contains information about giving the most common ones, and it covers impromptu talks, preparing inspirational speeches, selling a product, reading out loud and introducing a speaker.

Speakers are often called upon to give different kinds of talks. This manual contains information about giving the most common ones, and it covers impromptu talks, preparing inspirational speeches, selling a product, reading out loud and introducing a speaker.

1. Speak Off The Cuff Time 5-7 min Objectives  *  Develop an awareness of situations in which you might be called upon to deliver an impromptu speech.    *  Understand how to prepare for impromptu speaking.    * Develop skill as a speaker in the impromptu situation by using one or more patterns to approach a topic under discussion; for example, comparing a past, present, and future situation, or before and after. 2. Uplift the Spirit Time 8-10 min Objectives  *  Identify and understand the basic differences between inspirational speeches and other kinds of speeches.    *  Learn how to evaluate audience feeling and develop emotional rapport.    *  Develop a speech style and delivery that effectively expresses inspirational content by moving the audience to adopt your views. 3. Sell a Product Time 10-12 min Objectives  *  Understand the relationship of sales technique to persuasion.    *  Skillfully use the four steps in a sales presentation: attention, interest, desire, action.    * Identify and promote a unique selling proposition in a sales presentation. 4. Read Out Loud Time 12-15 min Objectives  *  Arrive at an understanding of the elements that comprise oral interpretation and how it differs from preparing and giving a speech.    *  Learn the preparation or planning techniques of effective interpretation.    *  Learn the principles of presentation and develop skill in interpretive reading with regard to voice and body as instruments of communication. 5. Introduce the Speaker Time Meeting duration Objectives:*  *  Focus on the special occasion talk from the standpoint of the introducer (function, chairman, toastmaster, master of ceremonies).    * Become knowledgeable and skilled in the functions associated with the master of ceremonies.    *  Handle the introduction of other speakers at a club meeting.

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Speeches By Management
Item: 226F

This manual offers instruction in giving speeches as a member of management.

Managers encounter a variety of speaking situations in the work environment. This manual offers instruction in giving briefings, preparing and presenting technical speeches, motivating a team, giving a status report and speaking to a hostile group.

1. The Briefing Time: 8-10 minutes plus 3-5 minutes Q&A Objectives:    Give a briefing according to a specific objective so the audience will have an understanding of the information.      Effectively handle a question-and-answer session following the briefing. 2. The Technical speech Time: 8-10 min Objectives:    Organize a technical speech according to the inverted pyramid approach      Giving the speech by effectively reading out loud 8-10 minutes 3. Manage and motivate Time: 10-12 minutes Objectives:    Understand the concept and nature of motivational methods in management.      Apply a four step motivational method with the objectives to persuade and inspire.      Deliver a motivational speech to persuade an audience to agree with your management proposal. 4. The status report Time: 10-12 minutes Objectives:    Organize and prepare a status report involving the overall condition of a plan or program, or performance of a departmental or company in relation to goals      Constructed the report according to a  four step pattern      Given an effective presentation of the report 5-7 minutes 5. Confrontation: The adversary relationship Time: 5 min + 10 min Q & A Objectives:    Prepare for an adversary confrontation on controversial management issue      Employ appropriate preperation methods, stratagy, and techniques for communicating with an adversary group as the representative of your company or corporation 5-7 minutes

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The Professional Speaker
Item: 226G

This manual offers guidance in preparing various types of speeches in a professional atmosphere.

Professional speakers can give a variety of presentations to a variety of audiences. This manual offers guidance in preparing and presenting a keynote address, an entertaining speech, a sales training speech, a seminar and a motivational speech. Includes information about marketing yourself as a professional speaker.

1. The Keynote Address Time 15-20 min Objectives * Identify the basic differences between keyote speeches and other kinds of speeches.   * Learn how to evaluate audience feeling and establish emotional rapport.   *  Learn and use the proessional techniques necessary for a successful keynote presentation.   *  Develop a speech style and delivery that effectively inspires and moves the audience to adopt your views as a collective reaffirmation of its own. 2. Speaking to Entertain Time 15-20 min Objectives  *  Entertain the audience through the use of humor drawn from personal experience and from other material that your have personalized.    *  Deliver the speech in a way that makes the humor effective.    *  Establish personal rapport with your audience for maximum impact. 3. The Sales Training Speech Time 15-20 min Objectives  *  Tell a sales audience how to sell a product by using a planned presentation.    *  Inform a sales training audience about the human experience of the buyer-seller relationship.    * Use entertaining stories and dynamic examples of sales situations.    *  Inspire salespeople to want to succeed in selling. 4. The Professonal Seminar Time 20-40 min Objectives:  *  Plan and present a seminar with specific learning objectives.    *  Relate to the audience by using a seminar presentation style.    *  Use seminar presentation techniques to promote group participation, learning and personal growth. 5. The Motivational Speech Time 15-20 min Objectives  *  Understand the concept and nature of motivational speaking.    *  Apply a four-step motivational method with the purpose of persuading and inspiring.    *  Deliver a motivational speech to persuade an audience to emotionally commit to an action.

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Technical Presentations
Item: 226H

Learn how to prepare technical briefings, design and present a proposal, talk about a technical subject to a nontechnical audience, present a technical paper and enhance a technical talk with the Internet.

Presenting technical information in a way that doesn't bore the audience is challenging. Learn how to prepare technical briefings, design and present a proposal, talk about a technical subject to a non-technical audience, present a technical paper and enhance a technical talk with the internet.

1. The Technical Briefing Time 8-10 minutes Objectives  *  Using a systematic approach, organize technical material into a concise presentation.    * Tailor the presentation to the audience's needs, interests and knowledge levels. 2. The Proposal Time 8-10 min + 3-5 min Q&A Objectives  *  To prepare a technical presentation advocating a product, service, idea or course of action.    *  To present your viewpoint logically and convincingly, using an inverted-pyramid approach.    * To effectively use a flipchart to illustrate your message.    *  To effectively handle a question-and-answer period. 3. The Nontechnical Audience Time: 10-12 min Objectives  *  Understand the principles of communicating complex information to nontechnical listeners.    *  Build and deliver an interesting talk based on these principles.    * Answer audience questions that arise during the presentation.    *  Use overhead transparancies to illustrate your message. 4. Presenting a Technical Paper Time: 10-12 min Objectives:  *  Deliver an interesting speech based on a technical paper or article.    * Effectively use a flipchart, overhead projector or slides to illustrate your message. 5. Enhancing a Talk with the Internet Time: 12-15 minutes Objectives:  *  Understand the nature and process of a technical presentation supported with professional level visual aids .    *  Find or create a post meeting website for further information supporting or enhancing your verbal presentation. You may create a web page and add it to your club's website, making use of podcastng, webcasting or a basic internet template.    *  Use a desktop computer,Microsoft word, a web browser, a simple graphics program for photos and other images, Mcrosoft Power Point as well as a flip chart to support your presentation.

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Persuasive Speaking
Item: 226I

Projects cover selling a product, making “cold calls,” preparing a winning proposal, convincing an audience to at least consider your side of a controversial issue or subject and persuading listeners to help bring a vision and mission to reality.

Successful people know how to influence and persuade others to accept their ideas, products or services. Projects cover selling a product, making "cold calls," preparing a winning proposal, convincing an audience to at least consider your side of a controversial issue or subject and persuading listeners to help bring a vision and mission to reality.

1. The Effective Salesperson Time 8-12 minutes ( refer manual ) Objectives  * Learn a technique for selling an inexpensive product in a retail store.    *  Recognize a buyer's thought processes in making a purchase.    *  Elicit information from a prospective buyer through questions.    *  Match the buyer's situation with the most appropriate product. 2. Conquering the "Cold Call" Time 10-14 min( refer manual ) Objectives:  *  Learn a technique for "cold call" selling of expensive product or services.    *  Recognize the risks buyers assume in purchasing.    *  Use questions to help the buyer discover problems with his or her current situation.    *  Successfully handle buyer's objections and concerns. 3. The Winning Proposal Time 5-7 min Objectives  *  Prepare a proposal advocating an idea or course of action.    * Organize the proposal using the six-step method provided. 4. Addressing the Opposition Time 7-9 min + 2-3 min Q&A Objectives  *  Prepare a talk on a controversial subject that persuades an audience to accept or at least consider your viewpoint.    *  Construct the speech to appeal to the audience's logic and emotions. 5. The Persuasive Leader Time 6-8 min Objectives:  *  Communicate your vision and mission to an audience.    *  Convince your audience to work toward achieving your vision and mission.

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Communicating On Television
Item: 226J

Learn how to present an editorial, appear as a guest on an interview program, be the host of an interview program, conduct a press conference and how to use television to train.

Television presentations require special preparation and attention to details. Learn how to present an editorial, appear as a guest on an interview program, be the host of an interview program, conduct a press conference and use television to train.

Straight Talk	3 + 30 sec -Present an opinion or view point - Simulate giving a presentation as part of a television broadcast
The Talk Show	5 to 7 min -Prepare the questions that may be asked during the TV show -Present positive image Appear as aguest on television talk show
When You're The Host	5 to 7 min -conduct successful tv interview -T understnd the dynamics of asuccessful tv interview - To prepare questions to ask during the interview -To present a positive, confident image on the TV camerea
The Press Conference	3 - 5min + 2-3 Q & A -Understand TV press conference -Prepare for an adversary confrontation on a controversial or sensitive issue - Emply appropriate preparation methods -Maintain positive image
Training On Television	5 - 7 min + 5-7 Q & A -Learn how to develop and present an effective training program on television - Receive personal feedback through the videotaping of your presentation

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Storytelling
Item: 226K

This manual offers instruction in telling folk tales, personal stories, stories with morals, emotional stories and stories about historical events or people.

A good story enhances your speech and makes it memorable. This manual offers instruction in telling folk tales, personal stories, stories with morals, emotional stories and stories about historical events or people.

1. The Folk Tale

Time	7-9 minutes
Objectives	*	To tell a folk tale that is entertaining and enjoyable for a specific age group.
	*	To use vivid imagery and voice to enhance the tale.

2. Let`s Get Personal

Time	6-8 min
Objectives	*	To learn the elements of a good story.
	*	To create and tell an original story based on a personal experience.

3. The Moral of the Story

Time	4-6 min
Objectives	*	To understand that a story can be entertaining yet display moral values.
	*	To create a new story that offers a lesson or moral.
	*	To tell the story, using the skills developed in the previous two projects.

4. The Touching Story

Time	6-8 min
Objectives	*	To understand the techniques available to arouse emotion. To become skilled in arousing emotions while telling a story.

5. Bringing History to Life

Time	7-9 min
Objectives	*	To understand the purpose of stories about historical events or people.
	*	To use the storytelling skills developed in the preceding projects to tell a story about a historical event or person.

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Interpretive Reading
Item: 226L

Projects include reading stories, poetry, monodramas, plays and famous speeches.

Reading words written by someone else requires a special set of skills. Projects include reading stories, poetry, monodramas, plays and famous speeches.

Read A Story	7 - 9 min
Interpreting Poetry	6 - 8 min
The Monodrama	4 - 6 min
The Play	6 - 8 min
The Oratorical Speech	7 - 9 min

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Interpersonal Communication
Item: 226M

Topics in this manual include conversing with ease, negotiating, handling criticism, coaching someone to improve performance and expressing dissatisfaction effectively.

Everyday life presents challenging communication situations. Topics in this manual include conversing with ease, negotiating, handling criticism, coaching someone to improve performance and expressing dissatisfaction effectively.

Conversing With Ease	10 - 14 min
The Successful Negotiator	10 - 14 min
Diffusing Verbal Criticism	10 - 14 min
The Coach	10 - 14 min
Asserting Yourself Effectively	10 - 14 min

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Special Occasion Speeches
Item: 226N

This manual provides instruction in giving toasts, speaking in praise or giving a eulogy, “roasting” someone, and presenting and accepting awards.

Special events present special speaking opportunities. This manual provides instruction in giving toasts, speaking in praise/giving a eulogy, "roasting" someone and presenting and accepting awards.

1. Mastering the Toast Time 2-3 minutes Objectives  * Recognize the characteristics of a toast.    *  Present a toast honoring an occasion or person. 2. Speaking in Praise Time 5-7 min Objectives *  Prepare a speech praising or honoring someone, either living or dead.   *  Address five areas concerning the individual and his/her accomplishments.   * Include anecdotes illustrating points within the speech. 3. The Roast Time 3-5 min Objectives  *  Poke fun at a particular indivdual in a good-natured way.    *  Adapt and personalize humorous material from other sources.    *  Deliver jokes and humorous stories effectively. 4. Presenting an Award Time 3-4 min Objectives  *  Present an award with dignity and grace.    *  Acknowledge the contributions of the recipient. 5. Accepting an Award Time 5-7 min Objectives  *  Accept an award with dignity, grace and sincerity.    *  Acknowledge the presenting organization.

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Humorously Speaking
Item: 226O

Learn how to incorporate humor into every aspect of your speech.

Every speaker benefits from using humor. Learn how to begin a speech with a humorous story to get listeners' attention, end a speech with a humorous story, use humorous stories and anecdotes throughout the body of your speech to emphasize points, incorporate jokes into presentations and prepare and present an entirely humorous speech.

1. Warm Up Your Audience   Time 5-7 minutes Objectives  * Prepare a speech that opens with a humorous story.    *  Personalize the story.    *  Deliver the story smoothly and effectively. 2. Leave Them With A Smile   Time 5-7 min Objectives  *  Prepare a serious speech that opens and closes with humorous stories.    *  Prepare a closing story that reemphasizes the speech's main point.    * Deliver the stories smoothly and effectively. 3. Make Them Laugh   Time: 5-7 min Objectives  *  Prepare a speech that opens and closes with humorous stories.    *  Include jokes in the speech body to illustrate points or maintain audience interest.    *  Deliver the jokes and stories smoothly and effectively. 4. Keep Them Laughing   Time 5-7 min Objectives  * Prepare a speech that opens with a self-depreciating joke.    *  String together two or three related jokes in the speech body.    *  Close the speech with a humorous story. 5. The Humorous Speech   Time 5-7 min Objectives:  * Use exaggeration to tell a humorous story.    * Entertain the audience.    * Effectively use body language and voice to enhance the story.