1.
Improving Delivery and
Oral Presentation

2.
Objectives
At the end of the lesson, you should be able
to:
A. Share your feelings towards public
speaking;
B. Discuss tips to become an effective public
speaker; and
C.Deliver a speech effectively.

3.
Let’s talk about it
Public speaking is one of the most ‘ dreaded’
activities anyone would undertake. However, as a
student, you are expected to present yourself in a
public in preparation of your future career. On any
given day, one can easily go through a dyadic
conversation, interview or even a small group
discussion. But presenting a speech or a talk in front of
a big crowd, usually with the aid of a microphone, one
would treat it as a totally different experience.

4.
Tips to Become an Effective
Public Speaker
A.Understand what you
are going to be
speaking about.
You need to know the
how’s and the why’s of your
topic. Check that you are
correct.

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B. Choose what you will say and
write about your topic.
This is also includes deciding what you
won’t say and write about it based on the
following: (a) how much time you have, (b) what
ideas are interesting and/or important, and (c)
what ideas the audience will or won’t have
trouble understanding.

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C. Write the body of your talk.
This is the ‘script-writing-part’ of your
speech. The body of your speech is the heart
and focus of your presentation. In other words,
this is the very meat of your speech. Organize
the core of your talk into series of 3-5 parts or
steps. Explain where you are going. Summarize
your working along the way and use transitions
between one step and the next.

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D. Develop an introduction.
It is always a good idea to say ‘hello’ or
greet the audience before beginning your talk.
State your topic. Explain why it is interesting or
important. Outline your talk so audience will
have an easier time to follow your flow of
thoughts. This is also very important so you
catch right away the attention of your
listeners/audience.

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E. Develop a conclusion.
It is effective to cue your audience that you
are wrapping up your talk. You may briefly
review the key ideas or the highlights of you
message. End with something to think about
Take note, if you are into a contest, this is
usually the very part the judges could remember
about your performance. So leave a lasting
positive impression.

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F. Talk through your talk.
Having the script at hand, you are now
ready for a rehearsal. Say and rewrite what you
plan on saying. Constantly adjust your talk as
you rehearse. Be sure that your talks fits and fills
the time allotted. Work on delivery, especially
any areas you’ve had trouble with before, for
instance your gesturing or eye-to-eye contact
among others.

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G. Work on your delivery.
Enough rehearsal will help you feel
confident, sound enthusiastic and look relaxed.
Use gestures, body position, and movement to
convey enthusiasm, but don’t overdo it. Pay
attention to your audience. Look at them to make
sure they understand. Use good eye contact. You
may try practicing in front of a mirror.

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H. Pace your delivery.
Apply varied pacing as you present ideas.
This will help you not sound too monotonous
and boring. You may pause on key notes. This
will allow your audience to process what you
have presented. Keep talk lively. Remember not
to over-explain easy ideas and don’t consult
written notes often.

12.
I. Work with your voice.
There are two general styles in presenting
speeches depending on the message and
occasion. One is the orthodox type just like
delivering an oratorical piece. The other type is
the heightened conversational style. Speak
clearly; do not eat your words. Say enough. Vary
your volume and tone of your voice to avoid
monotony.

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J. Use other elements to your
advantage.
Technology-aided presentation can spice
up the talk so use it appropriately. Don’t stand
where you block the view. Avoid distraction in
speech or physical movements.

14.
Direction: Write TRUE if
the statement is true and
FALSE if otherwise.

15.
1. The amount of preparation or rehearsal one puts into his
speech always makes difference.
2. The very secret of a successful speech delivery is well-
designed Powerpoint.
3. The body of your talk is the very meat of your speech.
4. Outlining your talk helps the audience to have an easier time to
follow your flow of thoughts.
5. Talk through your talk is the script-writing-part of your speech.
6. Varied pacing as you present ideas will help you not sound too
monotonous and boring.
7. Orthodox speech is heightened conversational style.
8. A pause on key points leaves the audience hanging.
9. Proper use of gestures, body positions, and movements convey
enthusiasm.
10. Varying your volume and tone of your voice can avoid
monotony.