A Visualization of the Short Speech Sequence

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	Speech 1	Speech 2	Speech 3	Speech 4	Speech 5
Approx. Date	Week 1	Week 2	Week 3	Week 3	Week 4
Support	Quotation	Statistic or Fact	Definition	Analogy or Metaphor	Examples (at least 2)
Delivery	Establish Position Scan the Audience (Before and After Speech)	Look up at least 3 times during the speech	One Gesture Vocal Emphasis on key words	Gestures for Emphasis Take at least one step per main point	Enthusiasm (Voice, Constant Eye Contact, Movement, and Gestures)
Speaker Position	Behind Lectern	Behind Lectern	Behind Table	Behind Table	No Lectern, No Table
Outline	Typed Manuscript	Typed Key Word Outline	Index Cards w/ Key Words	Only One Index Card	No Notes
Structure	Quotation Source Significance	Statistic or Fact Source Translation	Definition Source Explanation	Parts of analogy / metaphor Comparison Result	Example One Example Two

Development of Speaking Habits

· All 5 speeches in this sequence are 60-90 seconds (no longer)

· Good speakers practice their speeches a minimum of 10 times

· Time yourself – you are not allowed to go over

· The first four speeches are not graded (no pressure!)

· Each speech adds a new behavior or skill and you must use the required behaviors/skills from the earlier speeches

· For example, the eye contact behavior/skills must be continued in each speech

· The gesture skills and the change of vocal patterns must also be continued

· All this helps to create the required ‘enthusiasm’ during the last speech.