Deliver Your Speech

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The moment has come: you’re watching a classmate wrap up her speech, and you’re next in line. As you approach the lectern and start delivering your speech, keep the following guidelines in mind:

Each speech you deliver is a learning experience. Your instructor (and perhaps your classmates) will offer feedback after your presentation. Use these suggestions to prepare future speeches; you’ll soon see your public speaking skills improve.

To analyze an example of student delivery in a classroom speech, try Video Activity 2.3, “Gentz, My Hero, Marilyn Hamilton.”