Public Speaking – Week 2

In class – defining “good” and “bad” qualities of Public Speaking, based on the TED talks you watched over the break.

Homework for next week: Prepare a 2-3 minute “how-to” speech in which you teach a specific action or skill to the class.  This should be something that you personally know how to do and can explain and/or demonstrate clearly in under 3 minutes (examples: “How to cook scrambled eggs” or “How to buy a Metrocard.”   You MAY NOT refer to notes, but you can use visual aids if you wish.  Please refer to the list of Qualities of Effective Public Speaking for ideas on how to deliver a strong, clear speech.