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TIMING
Preparation: 5 mins [can use laptop] Speaking: 1.5-3 mins [palm-sized cue card] |
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1. Start with an attention grabber
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2. State your topic and explain what it means
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3. State your first point + evidence
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4. Start your conclusion [at 2:00 latest]
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3b. State your third point + evidence
[optional] |
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3a. State your second point + evidence
[optional] |
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5. Say "Thank You" and leave the stage
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What do you understand about the topic? Summarise in a short phrase.
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Examples:
Competition is necessary Love conquers all Practice makes perfect Singapore needs foreign talent |
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What do you know about the topic?
Can you write down 1 - 3 main points that you can talk about? |
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Do you need to do research?
Do you need to define any terms in the question? |
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What speech structure will you use? Choose 1 below
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PREP - Position, Reason, Evidence, Position
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PSC - Point, Support, Conclusion
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PPF - Past, Present, Future
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Additional: Pros & Cons, Compare & Contrast, Situation/Action/Result
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Start your speech with 1 attention grabber
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PROP - Choose 1 item that can symbolise the meaning of your topic
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QUESTION - Wait for the audience to give you a response
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QUOTATION - Use the quotation given or another relevant quotation
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STORY - Choose a relevant story to engage the audience
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STATISTICS - to shock or demystify a topic
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What is the content of your speech?
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What do you feel about this topic?
Why do you feel this way? |
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What evidence do you have to support your point?
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Personal experience
Other stories General knowledge Statistics |
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Summarise the points you made in your speech
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[OPTIONAL]Include one of the following [make sure it is relevant!]
1. Quotation (same one or another relevant one) or 2. Story (to summarise your speech) or 3. Inspirational message or Examples: Failure is the mother of success Accept each other's differences Friends are important, treasure them 4. Call to action Examples: Spend more time with your family Smile at the next stranger you meet Stop working too hard |
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Say "Thank You" and leave the stage
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QUOTATION - Who is the author?
What is/was he/she famous for? Why would he/she say such a quote? How does the meaning of the quote apply to your career / life / relationships? |
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POLITICS / BUSINESS - Has there been a similar situation(s) that happened in your CCA / workplace?
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SOCIAL / CURRENT - Imagine it is happening to you right now. What would you do / not do? How will it impact you now and in the future?
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Don't show your nervousness onstage - Relax yourself offstage
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Take relaxing deep breaths until you feel steadier
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Smile naturally as you begin - try to keep smiling throughout
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Keep your eyes on 2-3 people at different parts of the room at least 75% of the time
Never read from a script / paper / mobile phone |
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Pause at the right time. Silently count up to 6 for questions, up to 2 if you are moving to a new point
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Speak louder than conversational tone - this will help you speak slowly
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Slow down if you are feeling out of breath / keep your energy consistent
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Don't walk around the stage - stand and face the audience squarely
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Use good hand gestures - https://www.scienceofpeople.com/hand-gestures/
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DEEP BREATHING - Suck in air through your nose and exhale through your mouth
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Cheatography n. The art of mapping complex subjects into clear, instantly navigable reference guides.
