Lesson video

Hello everyone.

How are you today?

I hope you're feeling really good.

My name is Ms. Avsal and I'll be a teacher for this lesson.

I'm feeling really pleased about that because I think we have quite an interesting topic ahead, looking at nonverbal features when presenting a speech.

Wonder how you feel about presenting speeches.

And I hope you'll find it interesting to see what are some of the nonverbal features that can support us.

Our lesson is called: Considering Nonverbal Features in Presenting a Speech, and it comes from the unit of work, women's rights across the ages, nonfiction, reading, and writing.

So if you're ready to get into this subject, if you have energy, focus, and enthusiasm, we'll begin our lesson now.

The outcome for today's lesson is I can understand how nonverbal features contribute to an effective speech.

I hope that sounds interesting to you.

Let's dive into our lesson.

We have some keywords in our lesson.

I'd like us to go through them one at a time, saying them out loud.

My turn, your turn.

Nonverbal features, pitch, tone, posture.

Good to hear those keywords.

Before we find out what they mean, I'd like you to turn to someone and share, have you heard of any of these keywords?

Do you know the meanings of these keywords?

Thanks for sharing.

Let's find out what these keywords mean.

Nonverbal features, these are aspects of communication that do not involve spoken words, such as body language and tone of voice.

Pitch, this refers to the highness and lowness of your voice.

Tone, this refers to the attitude and emotion of your voice.

And posture, this refers to the way someone holds themselves when they're seated or standing.

So here are our keywords, nonverbal features, pitch, tone, and posture.

Let's look out for them.

Let's listen out for them.

Let's think carefully about these keywords that'll be coming up in our lesson today.

Our lesson is called Considering Nonverbal Features in Presenting a Speech, and it has two learning cycles.

Considering tone, pitch, and pace, and developing an effective use of body language.

Let's begin by considering tone, pitch, and pace.

I'd like to begin by sharing a statement with you.

The delivery of a speech is much more important than how it is written.

I'd like you to discuss, how far do you agree with this statement?

So here's the statement again.

The delivery of a speech is much more important than how it is written.

So pause here while you have this discussion.

How far do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Thanks for having that discussion.

Let's take a look at some responses.

So at one end, we have a lot of agreement.

A good delivery can make even the most boring information engaging.

How you say things can be powerful.

At the other end, we have, the writing is the most important.

And in the middle, I think you have to consider both.

It's important to have the foundations of a really good speech, but then you also need to consider your audience.

Are you gonna say?

I think I agree with that statement.

The middle way is often the best way.

Once you've written a fantastic speech, you want to ensure your delivery reflects this.

Non-verbal features are an effective way to engage your audience.

Pause here and share with someone.

Can you remember what are non-verbal features?

Thanks for sharing.

Let's find out more about them.

When delivering a persuasive speech, you also need to consider your delivery, which includes non-verbal features.

One aspect is to consider the tone, pitch, pace, and volume of your delivery.

How can you manipulate these to make your speech engaging?

Take this simple sentence, I didn't say you were wrong.

What would you do to your delivery to make it sound angry, enthusiastic, comforting, or sarcastic?

So pause here and share with someone this same sentence, "I didn't say you were wrong" in four different ways.

So it sounds angry, enthusiastic, comforting, and sarcastic.

Pause here while you do this.

Thanks for having a go at taking that simple sentence and making it sound angry, enthusiastic, comforting, and sarcastic.

Let's have a check for understanding.

Which of these would not be considered a nonverbal feature?

A, pitch.

B, pace, C, tone, D, vocabulary.

Pause here while you decide which of these would not be considered a nonverbal feature.

Well done if you selected D, vocabulary, this would not be considered a non-verbal feature.

I'd like you to consider Emma Watson's "Heforshe" speech and Emily in Pankhurst's, "Freedom or Death" speech.

And discuss how would you describe the tone of their speeches?

How might they vary their pitch, pace, and volume to ensure a successful delivery?

Pause here while you have this discussion.

Thanks for having that discussion.

Perhaps you said something like this.

Both have determined an urgent tones.

However, their deliveries will be different, considering the contrasting audiences and contexts.

Watson maintains a calm and considered presentation.

She varies her pitch and uses pauses to emphasize important points.

As she's addressing an audience publicly, she slows her voice down, her clarity and impact.

We can imagine Pankhurst delivering a more emotive speech.

The speech was delivered in a less formal setting, so we may assume a louder delivery in order to reach all of the audience.

A louder volume and quicker pace might be used to project her message more forcefully.

Well done if you considered points like these in your discussion.

And now, I'd like you to try reading aloud this extract from Emmeline Pankhurst's freedom or death speech.

Vary your pace, pitch, and volume.

What do you notice?

Pause here while you have a go at reading this extract.

So in terms of your pace, if you speak too quickly, the audience will miss your important message.

Likewise, too slowly and your speech will sound monotonous.

Try reading some parts faster than others for emphasis.

Remember, spoken language often feels slower than natural.

Pitch and volume variety is best.

If you keep it the same, your speech will become monotone.

Manipulating pitch and volume can help to emphasize the key parts of your speech.

Let's have a check for understanding.

Which of the following refers to the speed at which you deliver your speech?

A, pace.

B, tone, C, volume, or D, pitch.

Pause here while you decide which of these refers to the speed at which you deliver your speech?

Well done if you selected A, pace.

This refers to the speed at which you deliver your speech.

You've written an engaging and powerful speech.

It's important that your delivery matches this.

Start by considering the tone you want to create.

Remember, you'll need to consider your audience and the purpose of your speech.

Too angry or confrontational, and you might put your audience off.

Likewise, a too humorous or casual tone will not convince your audience.

Look at the tonal words and discuss which tone is the best for your speech and your audience.

Assertive, confident, urgent, optimistic, inspirational, passionate, frustrated, emotional, authoritative, empowering.

So pause here while you decide which tone is the best for your speech and your audience.

Thanks for having that discussion.

I always love speeches that are inspirational, and empowering and passionate.

Let's have a check for understanding, true or false.

Shouting at your audience is the best way to deliver a convincing speech?

Pause here while you decide, is this statement true or false?

Well done if you selected false.

And now I'd like you to justify your answer by choosing from one of the following statements.

A, being humorous and informal is a better way to deliver a compelling speech.

Or B, you need to consider the needs of all of your audience.

Some audiences may find an aggressive tone too confrontational.

Pause here while you decide which of these statements justifies your earlier answer.

Well done if you selected statement B, this justifies your earlier answer.

And now it's time for your first task.

Speaking clearly, I would like you to read your speech aloud.

As you do so, consider the points below.

Consider the tone you want to create.

Consider the pace.

Remember that spoken language often feels slower.

Consider pitch.

Vary your pitch to engage, create emphasis, and offer moments of light and shade.

So pause here while you have a go at this task, reading your speech aloud, considering tone, pace, and pitch.

Enjoy your task and I'll see you when you're finished.

It's good to be back with you, so how did you get on with that task?

I'd like you to pick a target for your spoken language.

I need to ensure my tone is suitable for my audience.

I must make sure I speak slower.

I'm going to vary my pace for emphasis.

I'm going to vary the pitch of my voice.

So pause here while you pick a target for your spoken language.

Well done for having a go at that task.

Now onto our next learning cycle, developing an effective use of body language.

I'd like you to have a discussion.

How are the people in these images using body language, and facial expressions to present particular actions or feelings?

Pause here while you discuss this.

Thanks for having that discussion.

Perhaps you said that this person is looking out and waving, they have a smile on their face, very open body language.

Their body language and facial expressions are welcoming, relaxed, and confident.

On the right, this person is looking up and a finger to chin suggests she's thinking.

She's presenting a serious and thoughtful expression.

You can also use gestures to draw intention to key ideas.

For example, might use to point or gesture with your hands as if to beg.

Body language and physical gestures can help you appear convincing and assertive.

I'd like you to discuss.

Can you think of any famous speeches you've seen?

How did a speaker use body language to convey their message?

Pause here while you have this discussion.

Thanks for having that discussion.

Here's how Lucas and Izzy answered.

In, Malala Yousafzai's speech at the United Nations, she used minimal but purposeful gestures.

When she raised her hand slightly to emphasize a point, it showed quiet strength and helped her appear composed and sincere.

And Izzy, Barak Obama used expressive gestures in his speeches.

He often used open hand movements to connect with the audience and underline his key messages.

His gestures were well timed, and reinforced the persuasive tone of his speech.

Let's have a check for understanding, true or false?

You should not gesture or move at all when delivering a speech.

Pause here and decide is this statement true or false?

Well done if you selected false, and now I'd like you to justify your answer by choosing from one of these two statements.

A, using gestures and body language effectively can help elevate the delivery of your speech.

Or B, using gestures and moving around constantly can help engage your audience.

Pause here while you decide which of these statements justifies your earlier answer.

Well done if you selected statement A.

Indeed, using gestures and body language effectively can help elevate the delivery of your speech, and this justifies your earlier answer.

In order to deliver a naturalistic and convincing speech, you need to consider your body language, posture, and eye contact.

Pause here and share with someone, what do you think this might look like?

As you consider your body language, posture, and eye contact to deliver a naturalistic and convincing speech.

Thanks for sharing.

Perhaps you said something like this.

Your eyes need to be looking.

When delivering a speech, you should look out to your audience generally and vary your eye contact.

Body still, try not to fidget.

You should use gestures, but too much movement can be distracting.

And standing to speak, stand up to speak.

If that's okay for you, having an upright and open posture will allow you to speak clearly and tackle any nerves.

Here, Izzy is about to deliver her speech.

Take a good look at her.

What does Izzy's body language indicate here?

And I'd like you to consider.

Her eyes looking, her body still, and if she's standing to speak.

So pause here while you consider Izzy's body language and what it indicates.

Thanks for sharing.

Her body language shows relaxation and confidence through, facing the audience and looking at them, smiling which creates a rapport with the audience.

Her body is still and she's not fidgeting.

Stood up without hands in pockets, posture is upright rather than hunched.

Good job, Izzy.

Let's have a check for understanding.

Which two of the following would you use to show confidence?

A, closed body language.

B, good eye contact, C, open body language.

D, fidgeting.

Pause here while you decide which two of these would you use to show confidence.

Well done if you selected good eye contact, and open body language.

These can be used to show confidence.

And now it's time for your next task.

I would like you to read your speech aloud again.

Remember, practice is key to confident delivery and consider your body language, posture, eye contact, physical gestures.

And remember eyes looking, body still, and if it's okay for you, standing to speak.

Pause here while you have a go at your task, reading your speech aloud again.

And with these considerations, enjoy your task and I'll see you when you're finished.

It's good to be back with you.

How did you get on with that?

And I'd like you now to reflect by answering these questions.

What has been the most difficult part of delivering your speech out loud?

What are you most proud of?

And what are you going to make sure you improve next time?

Pause here while you answer these reflection questions.

Well done for answering those questions, and I'd like you to use your answers to help you to continue to improve the delivery of your speech.

We can all be confident, passionate, inspiring speakers.

In our lesson, considering nonverbal features in presenting a speech we've covered the following.

The pitch, tempo, loudness, or tone of voice that is used in speeches can enhance the content.

Gesture and posture can be used to engage the audience.

and to add emphasis to important points.

Spoken language often needs to be slower than feels natural.

You need to consider your spatial behavior.

Too much movement can be distracting, but too little can be wooden.

Well done everyone for joining in with this lesson.

I thought it was very interesting to consider nonverbal features when presenting a speech, and I really hope you'll be able to take these learnings and skills with you out into your life, and into your communication.

Speeches can feel nerve-wracking, but when we've got these tools and skills, they can really help us to deliver something in a confident and engaging manner.

I really enjoyed teaching you and I hope you enjoyed this lesson too.

I look forward to seeing you at another lesson soon.

Bye for now.