Homeschool Speaking Club
Speeches
These are the Seven Speeches
Required to Become a Level II* Public Speaker
More detailed information on the following speeches are available in the “Files” area of
our group site.
1. Getting to Know You - 4 to 6 minutes
The objective of this speech is to let the audience know more about the subject you know best -- yourself. You can talk about your interests, hobbies, family, pets, travel, etc.
2. Using Gestures - 5 to 7 minutes
This project calls on you to work with gestures and body language during your speech.
3. Vocal Variety - 5 to 7 minutes
Use volume, pitch, rate, and quality as well as appropriate pauses to reflect and add meaning and interest to your message. Your voice should reflect the thoughts you are presenting.
Use visual aids to help the audience understand and remember what they hear. The most popular visual aids are computer-based visuals, overhead transparencies, flip charts, whiteboards, and props. Try to avoid passing around materials.
5. Organizing Speech - 5 to 7 minutes
Organize your thoughts into a logical sequence that leads the audience to a clearly defined goal. Build a speech outline that includes an opening, body, and conclusion.
6. Speak With Knowledge - 7 minutes, plus or minus 30 seconds
Research a topic or issue, write a speech, and then *read* that speech to the audience (as opposed to using notecards or notes or whatever you used for the previous speeches)... and have it well-rehearsed, so it doesn't run long or end too soon.
7.Speaker’s Choice – 5 to 7 minutes
The speaker chooses the topic and emphasis.
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*Additional information and requirements for reaching higher levels (including Levels II - IV) are available on our group site.
