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JSC

Junior Speaking Contest

JSC

When?

Week 47/48/49: preparations

Weeks 49/50/51: speeches in class

Who?

All second and third-year students of Dutch bilingual schools

What?

A speech that should last around 3 minutes.

Example

1:44:50

Theme:

Celebrate what?

Anniversaries

Equality

Europe

Diversity

Peace

Things to celebrate

The speech

• The speech should last around 3 minutes. 
• It can only be 30 seconds shorter or longer.
•  In order to show how well you control your subject, you will have to answer 3 questions relating to the speech after you have delivered it.

Structure (similar to essay)

Start with a fact/question/statistic/quote/story (grab attention!)

Intro your topic, and make sure that the link between your topic and the given theme A Story that moved me is very clear. Provide a “thesis statement”

Split & deliver the middle part of your speech in [3] clearly identifiable blocks; inspire/convince/persuade your audience to either take action, or change their opinion/attitude about something. Keep in mind you should entertain the audience to keep them interested & listening to you!

Link back to your opening fact/question/statistic/quote...

Finish with a call for action - a phrase/statement/quote to inspire/convince/persuade the audience to do something

Remember!

• It is a speech, not a presentation.
•  Memorize your speech, especially the opening and ending.
• Keep track of the time.

Tips!

• KISS: to hold your audience’s attention, Keep It Short and Simple: short sentences, simple grammar
  
• Rule of 3: The human brain responds magically to things that come in threes. Firstly, Secondly, Thirdly
• Pronouns: Use “we” to create a sense of unity, “them” for a common enemy, “you” if you’re reaching out to your audience, and “I” / “me” if you want to take control.
  
• Poetry: Repetition, rhyme and alliteration make a speech much more memorable. Remember to also include pauses. This will vary the flow of sound, helping you to hold your audience’s attention.
  
• Jokes: Humour is powerful. Use it to perk up a sleepy audience, as well as a rhetorical tool. Laughter is based on people having common, shared assumptions – and can therefore be used to persuade.

over to you

1. Choose your Subject, Purpose, Audience

2. Create the ending (what do you want to convince your audience of

3. Create the opening (grab attention!)

4. Outline the body (3 main points, like in 5 paragraph essay; see next slide!)

5. Add spice (fun/humour/silence/personal elements/example, etc)

6. Create a title (impress!)

Tips:KISS, Rule of 3, Pronouns, Poetry, Jokes.

Reading

In complete silence.

Continue reading in your book.

Today was: 21, 22

Tomorrow: 23, 24

Tomorrow: Have your topic ready.