The following scenario will enhance your ability to effectively manage your speech delivery. As you watch the first video, recall what you’ve learned about effective delivery. Then complete the Your Turn prompts. Finally, watch the Take Two! video to explore how this scenario could have gone differently.
1. The Problem
Kate and two classmates are working together on a presentation for their food science class. The group splits the work into three sections, and Kate’s portion will cover nutrition and fast food. Now the group is practicing their delivery together for the first time.
2. Your Turn
Observations. Reflect on how Kate delivered her section of the speech in this practice session by answering the following questions:
- Do you agree with Mirirai that Kate’s delivery was “a little rough”?
- What did Kate do well? What can she improve on?
Discussion. In class or with a partner, share your thoughts about Kate’s delivery and work to answer the following questions:
- How might Kate’s nervousness and use of vocal fillers affect her audience’s understanding of the speech and perception of her as a speaker?
- Do you think Mirirai gave effective feedback to Kate? Why or why not?
3. Take Two!
Watch the Take Two! video to see how things might have gone differently. As you watch the video, pay attention to Kate’s delivery and consider how it differs from her delivery in her original attempt. After watching the video, answer the questions below:
- What did Kate do differently in terms of her delivery? Identify specific examples.
- In your opinion, is Kate’s delivery in this video more effective than in the first video? Why or why not?