Lecture Note

[Exercise] Evaluating Introduction & Conclusion

Jamie Oliver’s Teach Every Child about Food (TED Talk, 2010)

As a group of 3-4, discuss how Jamie Oliver developed his introduction and conclusion.

Evaluate each criterion based on specific strategies or examples he used. Be prepared to deliver a one-minute evaluation speech as a group.

Introduction (~03:56)

Gained attention and interest

Introduced topic clearly

Established “credibility”

Give the audience a reason to listen

Previewed body of speech

Conclusion (19:52~)

Reinforced central ideas in a memorable way

Provide “closure”: verbal and nonverbal expression signaling the conclusion: for example…

Pausing between the body of speech and its conclusion
Slowing your speaking rate
Moving out from behind a podium to make a final impassioned plea to your audience
Signaling with falling vocal inflection that you are making your final statement

Motivate the audience to respond

Inspirational appeals or challenges

Outline Example & Guideline

Warming Up Discussion (10minutes)

[1] Have you ever experienced public speaking? If yes, can you tell us about it briefly? (when, where, how)
[2] Ophra Winfrey’s speech
[3] Current events: Anyone wants to report on current events/issues that you care about?

Giving Your First Speech

Link to Google Slide:

Textbook Chapter 4:

Personal Speech (10%)

a 3 minute speech of self-introduction; requires a preparation outline. Maximum 5 minutes.
Personal speech should be delivered extemporaneously from a brief note.
Limit one-page index card note for a speaking outline. NO PowerPoint slides needed.
Submit your preparation outline (word/PDF format file) two days before your speech (deadline will be uploaded soon).
You can check out the outline from one of my students as a sample. But you do not have to follow this format strictly this time, you can be more creative if you want! Personal Speech Outline Sample 1

Lin to an example of personal (self-introduction) speech: