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Part 5:
Overcoming Fear
Syllabus
02/28 Orientation; Photos; Communication; Speaking types & purposes 03/07 Persuasion and reasoning; Peer Criticism 03/14 Speech 1 03/21 Writing process; Outline & components; Monroe Sequence 03/28 Movie: Remember the Titans 04/04 Overcoming fear; using an outline 04/11 Speech 2 04/18 Review of speech 2; 04/25 Selecting topic & thesis 05/02 HOLIDAY NO CLASS 05/09 Researching & supporting material 05/16 Speech 3 05/23 Review of speech 3; Speech delivery tips 05/30 Using visual aids 06/06 Clean-up final review and preparation for speech 4 06/13 Speech 4 06/20 Speech contest prep; Final exam; Evening speech contest
Lack of experience
Feelings of strangeness Fear of rejection or embarrassment Fear of looking stupid in front of others
Effects of Anxiety
Anxiety effects people differently. You may...
feel your heart start beating faster feel your mouth getting dry get nauseous feel like fainting hear your voice tremble feel your legs or body shaking stutter or start speaking rapidly ramble through the material incoherently
Going through this process will relax you & give you more confidence
3. Have A Backup 3. Have a backup, in case you forget what you want to say.
4. Reduce Fear of Audience (1) The more important the audience or the occasion, the greater your fear can be.
5. Relax (1)
Relax yourself just before you speak.
5. Relax (2)
Take two breaths to settle you before you get out of your chair.
thank the person who introduced you. count to 5 before you start speaking.
This will allow the audience to get settled and ready to hear you. It is also a way to show that you are now in control.
To coordinate breathing and speaking, begin speaking at the crest of the wave.
Mini-Quiz
1. Why are most people afraid to speak to a group? a. They fear the audience will get angry at them b. They are afraid of looking foolish c. It is an excuse for their incompetence 2. How can you gain confidence in your speaking ability? a. Gather together a series of small speaking successes b. Only speak before people you know c. Have several alcoholic drinks before speaking 3. How can you reduce fear of your audience? a. Visualize them as friendly toward you b. Don't look at them while you speak c. Tell them you are better than they are
Grade Sheet
Introduction (attention)
5 points
5 points 5 points
5 points
5 points ----------25 points
Homework
You should be almost finished with speech 2 3 minutes Type: argumentative Topic: some current event Presentation: from a Monroe outline
(note please avoid political or religious topics)