| # |
Project |
Objectives |
Minutes |
| 1 |
Speak Off the Cuff |
- 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, future
situation or before and after.
|
5-7 |
| 2 |
Uplift the
Spirit |
- Identify and understand the basic
differences and similarities between inspirational speeches and other
kinds of speeches;
- Learn how to evaluate audience feeling
and establish emotional rapport;
- Develop a speech style and delivery that
effectively expresses inspirational content by moving the audience to
adopt your view.
|
8-10 |
| 3 |
Sell a Product |
- Understand the relationship of sales
techniques 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;
- Be able to handle objections and close a
prospective buyer.
|
10-12 |
| 4 |
Read Out Loud |
- 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.
|
12-15 |
| 5 |
Introduce the Speaker |
- 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 the club meeting.
|
The duration of the club meeting |