SMART Volunteering-Storytelling Guide

Part 3 Evaluation of a public speech Step 1 : Pick a speech you are interested in. Step 2: Watch it through a critical lens. Think about things you like and don’t like about the presentation as you watch the video. Step 3: After the video has ended, write down the positive and negative aspects you observed in the presentation. Some questions: What makes the speech effective and attractive? Which elements are used during the speech? How is body language used during the speech? Aim: This will get you thinking about what kind of techniques you can implement in your own speeches, as well as which mistakes to avoid. Source: https://www.fluentu.com/blog/educator-english/public-speaking-esl/ Part 4 Telling your own story Useful guidelines to help you structure your story. Basic Guidelines for Developing Your Story My Story 1. What is the purpose of my story? 2. Who is my audience? 3. What message I wish to convey? 4. What powerful examples do I have that I am willing to share? 5. How do I organize my points with my exa- mples? 6. In what format I wish to present my story? 7. What visual aide, creative wording, or reading, or “audience hooks” will I use? 8. What solutions or suggestions will I give? 9. How will I wrap up? 10. What will I do if I get nervous and do not know what to say next? -22-