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Introduction: FIRST SEMESTER S.Y. 2021-2022

GEC–PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION
MODULE 5

LESSON5: PRINCIPLES OF SPEECH

DELIVERY
The easiest approach to speech delivery is not always the best. Substantial work goes into the careful
preparation of an interesting and ethical message, so it is understandable that students may have the impulse
to avoid “messing it up” by simply reading it word for word. But students who do this miss out on one of the
major reasons for studying public speaking: to learn ways to “connect” with one’s audience and to increase
one’s confidence in doing so. You already know how to read, and you already know how to talk. But public
speaking is neither reading nor talking.

Overview:
Speaking in public has more formality than talking. During a speech, you should present yourself
professionally. This doesn’t mean you must wear a suit or “dress up” (unless your
instructor asks you to), but it does mean making yourself presentable by being well groomed and wearing
clean, appropriate clothes. It also means being prepared to use language correctly and appropriately for the
audience and the topic, to make eye contact with your audience, and to look like you know your topic very
well.

OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
a. Differentiate the types of speech delivery;
b. Identify the characteristics of good delivery;
c. Evaluate a speech.

Pretest

Directions: Watch this video by Ryan Avery of USA, 2012

Championhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReE7-X70iPUand answer the questions below
comprehensively.

What are your observations on the delivery of the speaker? Give at least 5 observations.

2. Do you find the style of delivery appropriate to his/her audience?

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Insight of Public Speaking

After listening to the speeches of the champions, you may have noticed that aside from the speech
content, their delivery was also essential to their victory. The speakers seemed so natural and at ease that
you wonder: Are effective speakers made, or are they naturally born effective speakers? It is true that
some people are born with special gifts in public speaking, but it is also true that most of the best public
speakers either underwent intensive formal training or got involved in several speaking situations that,
overtime, enabled them to hone the skill.

According to Stephen Lucas (2011), author of The Art of Public Speaking, a good delivery means
that you are capable and able to present your message in a clear, coherent, and interesting way. In
addition to this, he also says:

ence. Most audiences prefer delivery that combines a certain degree of formality with the best attributes of good conversation—directness, spontan

As a student of public speaking, you should know that public speaking is not simply reading your speech
or talking about your topic. I t requires making connections with y our audience and presenting yourself
formally to the public. There are types of speeches according to purpose and delivery from which you can
choose the best one or the most appropriate in a given situation.

Types of Speech According to Purpose

1. An informative speech provides the audience with a clear understanding of a concept or idea. The
lectures of your teachers are the best examples of this type.
2. An entertainment speech amuses the audience. The humorous speeches of comedians and
performers are the best examples of this type.
3. Apersuasivespeechseekstoprovidetheaudiencewithfavorableoracceptableideasthatcaninfluencethe
irownideasanddecisions.Thecampaign speeches of the running candidates for government posts
are the best examples of this type.
Types of Speech According to Delivery
Delivery for Different Situations

Bear in mind that not all speaking situations happen in the classroom. Some may happen in
unfamiliar environments. To illustrate, you may run or be nominated for a school or local government
office, so a room-to-room and public campaign speech is required; or you may be invited towel come a
visit or in your school or community, so an opening or welcoming remark is necessary; or you may be
asked to represent your school or community in a literary contest. These are a few situations where your
delivery skill will be simultaneously challenged and honed.

As a public speaker you need to be ready to deal with the most common challenges indifferent
speaking environments. Below are some of them.
 Whatever speaking situation you are in, the most important thing is you master your speech. You
can only do this by constantly carrying out the right practices.

Tools for Effective Speech Delivery

To be effective in your delivery, watch and emulate people who speak in public excellently. While
observing , take note of the following:
 How they approach their audience (formal, informal, personal, conversational, intimate, among
others)
 How they connect with their audience (using eye contact, body movements, and facial
expressions)
 How they present themselves (stage presence: how they look, stand, walk, use nonverbal cues,
act on and off the stage)
 How they use their voice in terms of volume (loudness or softness), pitch (highness or lowness),
rate or speed, pauses to show emphasis and strengthen the clarity of
 The message, vocal variety (effective changes in volume, pitch, rate and pauses), and
pronunciation

The items enumerated are the tools that can help you develop your speech. Practice in front of a
mirror and observe your own delivery with these tools in mind. Alternatively, you can practice in front of
your family, friends, classmates, or those who have already done public speaking. You can ask for
feedback or seek advice from them. Explore which tools work best for you and develop a habit of
effective delivery to enhance your public speaking skill. Keep practicing and engaging yourself in
speaking situations. Remember, you already have the public speaking skill, but you will only improve if
you speak in public constantly.

More Tips fo rEffective Speech Delivery

Following are more techniques and tips to help you delivery our speech well:
1. Use a conversational style more often. This is the style that is more natural; it is the style that you
always use when you express yourself with your family and
friends.Audiencemembersdonotlikethespeakertosoundunnaturalorexaggerated.
2. Look your audience members in the eye so they will feel that they are part of your speech. Eye
contact should be maintained to keep the attention of your audience and enhance your delivery.
3. Remember to adjust your volume to the size of the audience and the venue. When addressing a large
audience, modulate your voice in such a way that you speak loudly without sounding like shouting or
yelling.
4. Vary your rate or speed to keep your audience interested and to avoid a monotone pattern. The
audience might get bored if you speak very slowly and they might get confused if you speak very fast.
Hence, your rate should be at an appropriate speed.
5. Master your voice and find your pitch level (high or low). I f you have a high pitch level, modulate or
slightly move it down. If you have a low pitch level, modulate or slightly move it up. Your
performance will definitely be affected if you do not modulate.
6. Use pauses when you emphasize the most important words, phrases, or sentences. Your pauses should
not last for three seconds. Otherwise, it will result in dead air or a moment of awkward silence.
7. Pronounce and enunciate words correctly. You will confuse the audience if you mispronounce words,
and it could distract them and affect your credibility.
8. Avoid fillers or expressions that substitute actual words in your speech because these words are
distracting. Examples of fillers are “like,” “um,” “ah,” “uh,” and “er.” To reduce the use of these
fillers, detect the instances when you use them: Do you generally use fillers after each sentence,
between different ideas, or whenever you make transitions? Then, instead of using them the next time
you deliver a speech, simply stop and pause.
9. Start your speech by standing straight and balancing your weight. This will give a positive first
impression.
10. Use precise movements. Avoid distracting mannerisms like swaying back and forth, leaning on the
podium, licking orbiting your lips, playing with your wristwatch or jewelry, scratching parts of your
body, frowning, and others. Observe your mannerisms and learn how to avoid them when speaking in
public.
11. Avoid having a poker face or a highly animated face. These facial expressions appear distracting and
may even be annoying. Instead, follow the most highly suggested tip: smile. However, make sure that
the meaning of your speech reflects in your facial expressions; do not smile if you are talking about
something sad.
12. Dress properly and appropriately. Wearing the proper attire will make you look more confident and
professional. Make sure not to overdress, as this a y distract your audience.
13. Observe ethics by coming prepared, being honest with your words, being polite, avoiding offensive
words and back-biting or talking negative things about other people, or copying some one’s work without
proper documentation.
14. Breathe in and out to relax before your speech. Most importantly, have fun.

Learning Assessment

LEARNINGACTIVITY
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Directions: Differentiate the four types of speech delivery in terms of definition and examples of
speaking situations. Use the table below for your answers.

Types Definition Examples

EXTEMPORANEOUS

IMPROMPTU

MANUSCRIPT

MEMORIZED

LEARNINGACTIVITY
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Directions: Based on what you have learned from this lesson, list down ten habits for good delivery that a
speaker needs to develop.

Example: Practice in front of people and get their feedback.

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LEARNINGACTIVITY
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Directions: Below are links to empowering speeches delivered by inspiring people at an event organized
by the nonprofit organization, TED (Technology, Entertainment, and Design). Watch any of the videos.
Alternatively, you may refer to this linkhttp://www.ted.com/talksfor other options. Evaluate the speaker
and complete the following table with your assessment.
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Directions: Interview a local official or a student government officer on his/her

Experiences in public speaking (campaign speeches, reading of policy or memo in public, Introducing a
speaker, giving of welcome/ opening or closing remarks, inspirational talk, etc). Then, with a minimum of
500 words, make a written report about their responses.

Reference: Philippe John Fresnillo Sipacio and Anne Richie Garcia Balgos,
OralCommunication,C&EPublishing,Inc.,839EDSA,SouthTriangle,QuezonCity

For the next lesson, we will have the types of speech.