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Basic
Communications and Leadership Program
The basic
Toastmaster manual, with 10 speech projects designed to
develop your skills one step at a time. Each speech will
build upon what you have learned in your preceding
speeches.
When you join
Toastmasters you receive a basic speaking manual with ten
speech projects. Each project calls on you to prepare a
speech on a subject of your own choosing but using
certain speaking principles. Each manual project lists
the objectives for that speech and includes a written
checklist for your evaluator to use when evaluating the
speech. Thus, if you're scheduled to speak at a meeting,
you generally pull out your manual a week or two in
advance and put together a speech on whatever you like
but paying attention to your goals and objectives for
that speech. The purpose of the extensive preparation and
commentary is to show you what you're doing well, what
you need to work on, and driving these lessons home so
you're constantly improving.
| Speech
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Objectives |
Duration |
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| The Ice Breaker |
To begin speaking before
an audience. To help you understand what areas
require particular emphasis in your speaking
development. To introduce yourself to your fellow
club members. |
4-6 minutes |
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| Speak with Sincerity
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To convince the audience
of your earnestness, sincerity and conviction on
a subject you thoroughly understand. To confront
and control any nervousness you may have. |
5-7 minutes |
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| Organize Your Speech |
To organize your
thoughts into a logical sequence that leads the
audience to a clearly defined goal. To build a
speech outline that includes an opening, body and
conclusion. |
5-7 minutes |
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| Show What You Mean |
To learn the value of
gestures and body movements as part
of a speech. To explore the different ways of
using body language. To develop a sense of timing
and natural, smooth body movement. |
5-7 minutes |
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| Vocal Variety |
To explore the use of
voice volume, pitch, rate and quality as assets
to your speaking. To apply the principles of a
well-developed voice to a particular speech. |
5-7 minutes |
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| Work With Words |
To gain an understanding
of the functions and uses of the spoken word. To
select precisely the right words required to
communicate your ideas clearly, vividly and
appropriately.
To avoid common mistakes in word use. |
5-7 minutes |
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| Apply Your Skills |
To bring together and
apply the communication skills you have learned
in the preceding projects. To organize your
speech in a logical manner, following one of the
suggested outlines. To research the facts needed
to support your speech. To make a personal
evaluation of your progress. |
5-7 minutes |
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| Add Impact to Your
Speech |
To learn the value of
props in speaking. To learn how to use props
effectively in your presentations. |
5-7 minutes |
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| Persuade with Power |
To present a talk that
persuades the audience to accept
your proposal or viewpoint. To achieve this
persuasive effect by appealing to the audiences
self-interest, building a logical foundation for
agreement, and arousing emotional commitment to
your cause. |
5-7 minutes |
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| Inspire Your Audience |
To understand the mood
and feelings of your audience on a particular
occasion. To put those feelings into words and
inspire the audience, using all the techniques
you have learned so far. |
8-10 minutes |
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