Positive: All of the points I laid out to make, I did. It wasn't my original draft, but I apparently did rehearse it enough that I remembered all of my points, in a general sense.
Positive: I didn't rock back and forth like a hula doll on a dashboard. I think that was mainly do to the fact that I had my computer to fiddle around with. Nonetheless, progress!
Positive: I spoke at a good volume. Even on the video, I could clearly hear what I was saying, even if what I was saying wasn't that clear.
Positive: I didn't rock back and forth like a hula doll on a dashboard. I think that was mainly do to the fact that I had my computer to fiddle around with. Nonetheless, progress!
Positive: I spoke at a good volume. Even on the video, I could clearly hear what I was saying, even if what I was saying wasn't that clear.
Negative: It was not well-delivered. Between the lands of Practiced-Enough-To-Sound-Normal and Pulling-Things-Out-Of-Your-Ass, there lies a valley where my speech resides. I stumbled over words, and you could clearly hear it in m voice that I was nervous.
Negative: I didn't have very good body language. I don't know how to describe it other than I just looked awkward and uncomfortable.
Negative: One point I made towards the end kinda sounded more like I forgot where I was going and was making up random philisophical points than an actual third topic.
Negative: It was hard to follow, and I apologize to the people who had to listen to it. I didn't have a clearly defined intro or conclusion, and I didn't lay out my points before I made them.
I tried to find a positive point for every negative one, but hey-let's face it. I sucked. But on the bright side, this was a good learning experience. It's difficult to handle objects when you're giving speeches. It's an extra distraction for not only you, but he audience as well. Two fold for the audience when you're distracted by it or fumbling around with it. When practicing a speech, one should devote time to practicing JUST what he or she is going to do with their object.
Okay Erin, first of all, you did NOT suck! Everyone gets at least a little nervous when giving a speech so you aren't alone. As for the delivery, it was a little choppy but I feel like you know what you wanted to say, you just couldn't find the right way to say it and that's where practice comes in. We are all learning how to give good speeches and give them properly so we all have things to work on.
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ReplyDeleteWell, I'm definitely agreeing with jackie, You Did NOT suck. I thought your idea for "an Object" was a good one and your reasons coincided very well. I didn’t think you looked nervous or anything, it just looked like you’re an energetic person (which I’m thinking you usually are anyways). Maybe, just amp up the practice time before hand and it should help with the nervousness and fluidness of your speech. Speeches aren’t as easy as they seem, but we all have to try so don’t fret too much about any mishaps you think you encountered. Over all, Great Job!
TTFN-Vicky
From what I remember (and forgive me, because this was two weeks ago), you didn't have huge pauses, you didn't say "um" and "like" to a degree that would have annoyed the audience, and you spoke in recognizable English. These are all major points in your favor. However, if YOU felt uncomfortable, then that's what makes the difference - practice might make you feel better about it, but there might be other ways to help yourself out, too!
ReplyDeleteHaha, I think "sucked" is way too harsh a word for your speech, but I can relate to feeling like your speech didn't quite go the way you planned. But usually that's just nerves and post-speech jitters, and remember that you are your worst critic. I liked your idea for an objet, but I think you make a great point when you say that one should devote time to practicing handling his/her object before delivering the speech. The laptop did seem pretty awkward to handle. But I thought you made solid points and your intro/conclusion wasn't as bad as you think it was. :]
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