Specialty Speeches
(Advanced manual - 5 speeches. May be used to achieve
ATM awards)
Speak off the Cuff
Objectives: Understand how to prepare for impromptu speaking. Develop
skills in the impromptu situation by using one or more patterns to
approach a topic: for example, comparing a past, present, or future
situation.
Time: 5 - 7 minutes
Uplift the Spirit
Objectives: 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 expresses inspirational content by moving the audience
to adopt your views.
Time: 8 - 10 minutes
Sell
a Product
Objectives: Understand 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 promotion
in a sales presentation. Be able to handle objections and close a
prospective buyer.
Time: 10 - 12 minutes
Read
Out Loud
Objectives: Understand the elements of oral interpretation and how it
differs from preparing and giving a speech. Learn the preparation or
planning techniques of effective interpretation. Learn principles of
presentation and develop skill in interpretive reading with regard to
voice and body as instruments of communication.
Time: 10 - 12 minutes
Introduce the Speaker
Objectives: Focus on the special occasion talk from the standpoint of the
introducer. Become knowledgeable and skilled in the functions associated
with the master of ceremonies.
Time: Duration of the meeting
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