T.U.S.C Expectations
Opening Address (Introduction)
Begin all presentations with an introduction. An example would be.....
“Good morning/afternoon chairperson, Mrs. ___________ and fellow speaker’s club members.”
This is only a sample, you encouraged to create your own dynamic introduction!
Interesting & Entertaining (Spicy)
Choose a topic that you can make into an interesting and entertaining presentation. Use props, pictures, technology or any other creative idea that will show your personality and voice. Make sure you pick a topic that you feel passionate about. Your enthusiasm will be infectious and will captivate your audience.
Cover Criteria Completely
Use the criteria while you are preparing, to make sure that you perform all the duties of the job.
You are encouraged to go beyond the required criteria.
Voice
Use a clear voice with good volume, speed and voice inflection.
Eye Contact
Look up at audience regularly. Your job is to give a speech to the class on a topic that you have studied and prepared. You should be speaking to the class and not just reading from a paper or the screen. To help keep your speech organized and on track, feel free to use cue cards with key words printed on them.
Body Language
You should have good posture, avoid playing with objects and FACE THE AUDIENCE!
Organization and Preparation
Information should be well organized, clear and easy to follow. You must be fully prepared for all presentations. Do not attempt to “wing it.”
Closing (Conclusion)
Wrap up your presentation in a creative way.
Opening Address (Introduction)
Begin all presentations with an introduction. An example would be.....
“Good morning/afternoon chairperson, Mrs. ___________ and fellow speaker’s club members.”
This is only a sample, you encouraged to create your own dynamic introduction!
Interesting & Entertaining (Spicy)
Choose a topic that you can make into an interesting and entertaining presentation. Use props, pictures, technology or any other creative idea that will show your personality and voice. Make sure you pick a topic that you feel passionate about. Your enthusiasm will be infectious and will captivate your audience.
Cover Criteria Completely
Use the criteria while you are preparing, to make sure that you perform all the duties of the job.
You are encouraged to go beyond the required criteria.
Voice
Use a clear voice with good volume, speed and voice inflection.
Eye Contact
Look up at audience regularly. Your job is to give a speech to the class on a topic that you have studied and prepared. You should be speaking to the class and not just reading from a paper or the screen. To help keep your speech organized and on track, feel free to use cue cards with key words printed on them.
Body Language
You should have good posture, avoid playing with objects and FACE THE AUDIENCE!
Organization and Preparation
Information should be well organized, clear and easy to follow. You must be fully prepared for all presentations. Do not attempt to “wing it.”
Closing (Conclusion)
Wrap up your presentation in a creative way.