OurSpeeches: Share with the World

Know the Rules

• Halton Catholic District School Board Competition Rules
• Public Speaking Rubric: Writing Rubric
• Public Speaking Rubric: Oral
• Contests - The ESU International Public Speaking Competition
• Contests - Royal Canadian Legion Public Speaking Competition
• Contests - Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking

Speech Basics

• What is effective speaking

• Types of Speeches

• The Short Speech for a Particular Occasion

• Know the Purpose

• Know the Audience

• Know the Occasion

• How to Prepare the Address

• Presenting the Speech

• How to Support Your Point

• How to Gain Attention

• How to Conclude a Speech

• Practice Public Speaking Skills in your Daily Life

• Tips for Everyday Talking - From a Writer

• The Occasion - Speaking in Public

• The Points to Remember - Speaking in Public

• Some Hints about Practice - Speaking in Public

• Wisdom is in the telling of the tale:Ten tips to get them listening to you now

• Common Transitions in a Speech

• Public speaking's basic aims - ESU's guidance for speakers (1)

• An Example Outline of a Speech -The Power of Words

• The topic for your speech - ESU's guidance for speakers(2)

• Evidence and research - ESU's guidance for speakers(3)

• Organisation - ESU's guidance for speakers(4)

• Introductions and conclusions - ESU's guidance for speakers(5)

• A note on notes - ESU's guidance for speakers(7)

• Top ten tips for confidence - ESU's guidance for speakers(8)

• From an Expert (1) Introduction

• Types of Speakers - Just for Fun

• Speaking in Public - Just for Fun

Rehearsal Tips

• Do It Out Loud

• Eyes Up

• Use Technology

• Make Note of It

Research Tips

• Keep Track of Your Research Information Using Research Cards

• Research from Books

• Using Internet - Google Your Topic

• Newspapers and Magazines for Latest Information

• Interview the Experts

• Talk to Friends and Family Members

• Trust Your Own Feelings and Experiences