Speech Presentations and Techniques

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The main technique that I used to familiarize myself with my speech was I just read it over and over until it practically just came to me when I thought about a certain part. Once I got some what comfortable with it I started writing my note cards. I would say my speech and when I came to a spot that I just couldn't remember for the life of me, I would put down a key word in that sentence. When I finished writing it, I would then say my speech, with only my note cards, in front of different people so I could get used to standing up at the podium. The key element that I would like to share with the class is to just practice practice practice.



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Since my first speech I believe that I have gotten a lot calmer. The first time I freaked out and forgot my words as soon as I started. However, my last speech that I gave was a lot better. I didn't hardly mess up, unlike the first time. I didn't even look at Mrs. Sims at all. My voice was much steadier and I put some of my own personality into it. Also my hands weren't shaking this time, from nerves. The next speech I want to be able to read right through it with no problem, without stuttering. I want to just go up there and present my speech without feeling any nerves at all. The only things I can do to improve on this is to just practice more. I should probably just say my speech over and over in front of random audiences, like different classrooms since it would basically be the same atmosphere.