The Goals for each speech in the Basic Manual

1. 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.
   • Time: 4-6 minutes
2. Be in Earnest
   • 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.
   • Time: 5-7 minutes
3. 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.
   • Time: 5-7 minutes
4. 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 time and natural, smooth body movement.
   • Time: 5-7 minutes
5. Vocal Variety
   • To explore the use of your voice volume, pitch, rate and quality as assets to your speaking
   • To apply the principles of a well-developed voice to a particular speech
   • Time: 5-7 minutes
6. Work with Words
   • To gain an understanding of the functions and uses of the spoken work
   • To select precisely the right words required to communicate your ideas clearly, vividly and appropriately
   • To avoid common mistakes in word use
   • Time: 5-7 minutes
7. 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
   • Time: 5-7 minutes
8. Make it persuasive
   • To present a talk that persuades the audience to accept your proposal or viewpoint
   • To achieve this persuasive effect by appealing to the audience's self-interest, building a logical foundation for agreement, and arousing emotional commitment to your cause
   • Time: 5-7 minutes
9. Speak with Knowledge
   • To gather accurate, up-to-date information on a subject so you can expand your knowledge and that of your audience.
   • To write a speech based on the insights gained from your research.
   • To read the speech before the club in an interesting and lively manner.
   • Time: 7 minutes, plus or minus 30 seconds
10. Inspire your Audience
    • To understand the mood and feelings of your audience on a particular occasion.
    • To put those feelings into words and inspire your audience, using all the techniques you have learned so far.
    • Time: 8-10 minutes