Write a speech and perform it as if you are speaking to that particular person. How would you explain those concepts?

Overview

Imagine that you are going to teach some of the things in Unit 1 to a specific friend, sibling, child, coworker, or grandparent. Write a speech and perform it as if you are speaking to that particular person. How would you explain those concepts? 

This speech should include an Introduction, Body, and Conclusion. The Body must cover three main ideas, each explaining one concept from Unit 1 (choose three from the provided list). A strong thesis will tie these ideas together, making an overall point about communication and showing how the three concepts connect.

(LO1) Identify and describe: 1a. the basic components of the communication models; 1b. the various types of communication; 1c. the role communication plays to satisfy needs; 1d. the difference between communication and communication.

(LO2): Utilize critical thinking skills to create communicative appeals that are coherent and well adapted to the receiver, stylistically appropriate, and substantively complex.

What to do—the details (do the following in this order): 

Choose three concepts that will become your three main ideas and learn them well enough to explain them to others. Choose ones that will allow you to make one overall point (a thesis).  

CHOOSE AT LEAST 1 of the following: 

Communication is a Process that has been Modeled with basic components (from Communication History) — discuss at least one model in detail 

1. Communication Meets Needs (from Communication Principles (Ch 1.3)) 

CHOOSE 1 or 2 MORE of the following: 

The Basic Principles of Communication (inescapable, irreversible, etc.) (from Communication Principles (Ch 1.3)) 

Communication is Integrated into All Parts of Our Lives?(from Communication Principles (Ch 1.3)) 

• Communication is Learned?(from Communication Principles (Ch 1.3)) 

Communication has Ethical Implications (from Communication Principles (Ch 1.3)) 

Language is Symbolic from Verbal Communication (Ch 3) pages 112-116 

• Language is Powerful from  Verbal Communication (Ch 3) pages 125-128 

Language is Relational from  Verbal Communication (Ch 3) pages 132-136 

Language, Society and Culture, Verbal Communication (Ch 3) pages 150-160

Compose a "formal outline" 

Begin with the Body of the speech. For each concept (main point), identify the concept, explain it and then exemplify it with a specific personal example (from your own life experience rather than a general one, hypothetical one, or one from the course readings). Make the concept uniquely appealing to your imagined audience (e.g., friend, coworker, grandparent). 

• AFTER figuring out at least the gist of the body of your message do the following:? 

Create a speech introduction. The first thing you say should grab the attention of your imagined audience member. The second thing to do is build off that attention by motivating them to want to learn more about the topic, by interesting them in you as a credible speaker, and by leading their thinking toward your central message (thesis). To connect with your imagined audience, you may want to refer to them explicitly. The final thing is to wrap up the introduction with a thesis statement that takes a position regarding your subject matter and with a brief preview of your main points in the order that they will appear (3 concepts).  

Write a speech conclusion. Remind your imagined audience of the thesis and review the main ideas (3 concepts), then reflect on the so-what question (why should I remember what you just told me?), and, finally, end with a memorable closing statement (the last word; mic-drop). 

• Craft some simple transitions/connectives between each main point that tells the audience where you are in your speech and why — audiences cannot rewind presenters when they are speaking, so speakers need to help audiences with a reminder of where they are and where they are going. 

Finalize your "formal outline."  

The formal outline should be a?word-for-word plan for what you want to say (like a script). 

• The formal outline should be in outline form (stair step look with indentations and symbolization), NOT essay form.  

Each line of the outline should be only one complete sentence (No paragraphs). This outline isn’t an unplanned sketch or a detailed essay. Speeches need clear points, not paragraphs, because listeners can't reread. 

• Save this file in .pdf or .docx format and submit it along with the other materials  

FYI: You will be required to compose a similar formal outline for your Unit 5 Assignment and then revise that outline for submission as part of the Unit 6 Assignment (Major Project), so this time will not be the last time you will compose one. 

Create a speaking notes outline based on the formal outline you just wrote. 

Start by printing off the draft of your formal outline. Practice a few times. Cross out parts you can remember without looking. Repeat this process until you've reduced the outline by at least half. 

• The new outline should only have keywords and phrases; that is, only what will help you remember what you want to say.  

Enlarge the font to make it easier to see at a glance while you speak. 

Prepare and print the speaking notes outline (or write them on 4x6 notecards).  

• Write in "delivery cues,” which are a form of intrapersonal communication (communication with yourself). Delivery cues are personal notes, like stage directions ("Look at the camera," "Smile") and motivational reminders ("You got this!"). Your audience won't notice them.