SMH Plain English Speaking Award (1 Viewer)

[hidemyass]

Anyone participating in the SMH Plain English Speaking Award for 2012?

 

[LoveHateSchool]

Yeah I am, haven't written my speech though cause I can't decide on a topic lol. What year are you in?

 

[EpikHigh]

What is dis :L

 

[LoveHateSchool]

^Public speaking competition for yr 10-12 I believe. Prepared and impromptu speech.

 

[hidemyass]

Yeah I am, haven't written my speech though cause I can't decide on a topic lol. What year are you in?

I am . Its my first time , i'm so noob. Can you help me for the impromtu speech?

What zones are you competing in?

@darlking: Impromptu is any topic they give you and you have to speak about it, not much you can prepare on paper before hand...

 

[LoveHateSchool]

Would have no idea what the zone's called, but a massive area cause it's non metropolitan,

Have you been in it before hidemyass? I've done public speaking before but never this one.

I like impromptu things, prepared speeches are more work

 

[hidemyass]

Would have no idea what the zone's called, but a massive area cause it's non metropolitan,

Have you been in it before hidemyass? I've done public speaking before but never this one.

I like impromptu things, prepared speeches are more work

Yes, I have.

 

[Demento1]

The secret in doing impromptu speeches is to be yourself in my opinion.

 

[mirakon]

Hi, I got to the interregional finals for this comp in year 11, so I could probs give some advice.

1. Its best to memorise your speech or if you still use cards, use them minimally and only if you get stuck.
2. Modulate your tone, dont have the same one throughout
3. Have an interesting topic, if its not unique then make sure you cover unique ground on the topic, perhaps presebt a different point of view.
4. For your prepared make sure you care about and are passionate about what you are talking about.
5. Try to make the topic relevant to current events
6. For the prep time for the impromptu dont waste time writing a speech but note down key points and use most of your time to gather your thoughts.
7. Don't stress, its all fun


Good luck!

 

[hidemyass]

The secret in doing impromptu speeches is to be yourself in my opinion.

I agree.

Hi, I got to the interregional finals for this comp in year 11, so I could probs give some advice.

1. Its best to memorise your speech or if you still use cards, use them minimally and only if you get stuck.
2. Modulate your tone, dont have the same one throughout
3. Have an interesting topic, if its not unique then make sure you cover unique ground on the topic, perhaps presebt a different point of view.
4. For your prepared make sure you care about and are passionate about what you are talking about.
5. Try to make the topic relevant to current events
6. For the prep time for the impromptu dont waste time writing a speech but note down key points and use most of your time to gather your thoughts.
7. Don't stress, its all fun


Good luck!

Thanks
I heard that you're not allowed to refer or link your impromptu speech back to your prepared speech...?

 

[mirakon]

That is probably true. The essence of the impromptu is to think on ur feet, not to simply regurgitate what u said earlier.

 

[darlking]

Does anyone know what the layout of the place will be? Like, will there be the people doing the speech sitting there and listening to you? What should i be prepared for? besides a speech, hahhahaha :l

 

[EpikHigh]

Should I do this I dunno it kind of seems interesting, where do I go to read more about it/sign up if I were to do it?

 

[darlking]

Should I do this I dunno it kind of seems interesting, where do I go to read more about it/sign up if I were to do it?

I think its already closed :$

 

[hidemyass]

Should I do this I dunno it kind of seems interesting, where do I go to read more about it/sign up if I were to do it?

I think its already closed :$

Registrations through your English faculty. But it closed on March 26 I think. Maybe you could try next year...

 

[hidemyass]

Does anyone know what the layout of the place will be? Like, will there be the people doing the speech sitting there and listening to you? What should i be prepared for? besides a speech, hahhahaha :l

Several rows of seats facing you with the adjucator at the back. You probably won't get a lecturn or stage. Definitely no microphones.

 

[darlking]

Several rows of seats facing you with the adjucator at the back. You probably won't get a lecturn or stage. Definitely no microphones.

Are the people there only the ones doing the speech? or will there be some random students from that school?

 

[hidemyass]

I think you can have parents, 1 friend per competitor (ask your teacher), your English teacher or staff from your school and the adjudication judge watching.

 

[LoveHateSchool]

So how did you guys go? (Or if you haven't done it just yet, update me when you do).

My speech is getting finished tonight lol, it's not great.

 

[mirakon]

when is it?