Creative Speaking

Table of Contents

Curriculum Scope and Sequence .................................................................................4

Get Ready to Succeed .............................................................................................................6

Memorable Message ............................................................................................................10

Section 1: Creativity in Action ......................................................................................12

Section 2: Choosing a Topic ..........................................................................................14

Section 3: Finding Your Purpose .................................................................................16

Section 4: Discovering Your Message .....................................................................19

Section 5: Step Summary ................................................................................................23

Purposeful Planning ..............................................................................................................26

Section 1: Creativity in Action ......................................................................................28

Section 2: Introduction .....................................................................................................30

Section 3: Body ......................................................................................................................35

Section 4: Conclusion ........................................................................................................38

Section 5: Step Summary ................................................................................................42

Successful Support .................................................................................................................46

Section 1: Creativity in Action ......................................................................................48

Section 2: Gathering Information...............................................................................50

Section 3: Supporting Your Main Points ...............................................................55

Section 4: Statistics ..............................................................................................................59

Section 5: Step Summary ................................................................................................61

Dynamic Design .........................................................................................................................64

Section 1: Creativity in Action ......................................................................................66

Section 2: How Visual Aids Work ...............................................................................68

Section 3: Designing Your Visual Aids .....................................................................72

Section 4: The Language of Visuals ...........................................................................75

Section 5: Step Summary ................................................................................................78

Powerful Performance ......................................................................................................82

Section 1: Creativity in Action ......................................................................................84

Section 2: Body Language ...............................................................................................86

Section 3: Vocal Variety ...................................................................................................90

Section 4: Overcoming Stage Fright .........................................................................93

Section 5: Step Summary ................................................................................................96

From Uncertain to Unstoppable ............................................................................100

Section 1: Creativity in Action ...................................................................................102

Section 2: Dress for Success ........................................................................................104

Section 3: Check Your Tech .......................................................................................108

Section 4: When You Forget ......................................................................................110

Section 5: Step Summary .............................................................................................113