Speeches From
the Basic Manual

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During your membership in Toastmasters, you will be encouraged to complete the 10 "manual speeches" from the Communication and Leadership Program manual. Although you will pick the specific topic yourself for each of those speeches, each speech has several objectives. The manual and other materials that you will be given, will help you achieve these objectives. We have listed them below, so that you can see for yourself the types of skills you will be striving to improve.

Speech Number	Speech Name	Objectives
1	The Ice Breaker	To begin speaking before an audience. To discover speaking skills you already have and skills that need some attention To introduce yourself to your fellow club members. TIME: 4 - 6 minutes.
2	Organize Your Speech	Select an appropriate outline which allows listeners to easily follow and understand your speech. Make your message clear, with supporting material directly contributing to that message. Use appropriate transitions when moving from one idea to another. Create a strong opening and conclusion. TIME: 5 - 7 minutes.
3	Get to the Point	Select a speech topic and determine its general and specific purposes. Organize the speech in a manner that best achieves those purposes. Ensure the beginning, body, and conclusion reinforce the purpose. Project sincerity and conviction and control any nervousness you may feel. Strive not to use notes. TIME: 5 - 7 minutes.
4	How to Say It	Select the right words and sentence structure to communicate your ideas clearly, accurately and vividly. Use rhetorical devices to enhance and emphasize ideas. Eliminate jargon and unnecessary words. Use correct grammar. TIME: 5 - 7 minutes.
5	Your Body Speaks	Use stance, movement, gestures, facial expressions and eye contact to express your message and achieve your speech's purpose. Make your body language smooth and natural. TIME: 5 - 7 minutes.
6	Vocal Variety	Use voice volume, pitch, rate and quality to reflect and add meaning and interest to your message. Use vocal variety smoothly and naturally. TIME: 5 - 7 minutes.
7	Research Your Topic	Collect information about your topic from numerous sources. Carefully support your points and opinions with specific facts, examples and illustrations gathered through research. TIME: 5 - 7 minutes.
8	Get Comfortable with Visual Aids	Select visual aids that are appropriate for your message and the audience. Use visual aids correctly with ease and confidence. TIME: 5 - 7 minutes.
9	Persuade With Power	Persuade listeners to adopt your viewpoint or ideas or to take some action. Appeal to the audience's interests. Use logic and emotion to support your position. Avoid using notes. TIME: 5 - 7 minutes.
10	Inspire Your Audience	To inspire the audience by appealing to noble motives and challenging the audience to achieve a higher level of beliefs or achievement. Appeal to the audience's needs and emotions, using stories, anecdotes and quotes to add drama. Avoid using notes. TIME: 8 - 10 minutes.

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