Gun Control Debate

Persuasive Speech

Impromptu Speech

Storytelling

Alien Abduction Speech

Speech about reading

First Public Speaking Activity

What I liked about the activity is that I was able to speak to a small audience, people to whom I had never spoken before. Not only I got to know them but also I was able to tell them a llitle about myself while practicing my public speaking.

There wasn't anything I disliked, but the most difficult part of the activity was to start speaking to my classmates, since I didn't know them and they were practically strangers to me. Since I had never spoke to them, at the beginning it was a little awkward for me to follow the activity, but as this continued I felt more comfortable, and when it was my turn to speak, I had the confidence I needed to start talking. What helped me the most was not being the first one to speak.

The drawings helped me by giving me a brief idea of what was next in my speech whenever I got nervous or simply forgot what to say. If instead of drawing I used a little summary of my speech, I am sure I would have read it whenever I forgot something, and in this aspect the drawings also helped me: to keep making eye contact with my classmates. 

My Expectations

What I expect from...


My Classmates
From my classmates, I expect them to show respect when I'm giving a speech, since I'm not very good at public speaking and I may get nervous. Also, if I make a mistake and the teacher doesn't notice, I would like my classmates to tell me whenever I'm wrong.

My Teacher
I expect her to help and correct me in any possible way, so I can improve my writing and public speaking. Also I expect her to tell me whenever I'm wrong or I can do something better.

This Class
From this class I expect to learn a lot of ways and tips about public speaking and academic writing, so that at the end of the semester I can speak in public without having any trouble or getting nervous.

Myself
To put a lot of effort in every activity and homework so that I learn faster and easier, thus at the end of the semester I have improved my public speaking and writing.