So here's how it goes. Jacobi gives us an assignment to speak extemporaneously for one minute on a subject of our choosing. We get maybe 60 seconds to decide who our audience is and what we're going to say. Then we stand in front of the group and start talking while Tracy aims the video camera right at us.
Okay he has our attention!
And now Jacobi begins to school us in the art of speech making. He makes a number of points!
7 Part Process of Giving a Speech
6 Elements to Consider In Developing a Speech
12 P's to Avoid
8 Questions to Ask As You Prepare
4 Knows
13 Interest Factors
Oh and how about this formula? E/A + I + I + I = S
Oh and how about this formula? E/A + I + I + I = S
For lack of time I will say that it all boils down to one thing. Do not bore your audience!
He's holding a paper that says what this blog is not - BLAH!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and glad you're having a good time.
P.S. I threw up a little in my mouth when I saw "E/A + I + I + I = S" Ha!
Joyce,
ReplyDeleteIt was nice meeting you at the workshop. I'm going to put up a link to your blog on my blog http://kathytemean.wordpress.com .
It looks like all of you are having a good workshop. Hope you keep in touch.
Kathy Temean
Regional Advisor NJSCBWI
Owner of Temean Consulting
Kathy, thanks for the link.
ReplyDeleteI'm planning to blog about your input as soon as get photos from Melissa!
So watch out!
OK, so what's the formula supposed to mean? Looking forward to hearing the details. Glad it's going well.
ReplyDeleteCarol, the formula is Entertainment over Artistry + Information + Intelligence + Insight + SUCCESS!
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