Working in Groups NOTES for Speech

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Chapter 6: Nonverbal Communication Questions

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Use the maroon books in the back of the room to answer the questions.


Chapter 6:  Nonverbal Delivery

  1.  In the Presidential candidate debates of 1960, there were differing opinions as to who won, Kennedy or Nixon.  Explain why.

  2.  What is the difference between verbal and nonverbal communication?

  3.  If you communicate by email to someone or if you use a chat line on the computer, is there any nonverbal communication?  Briefly explain your answer.

  4.  According to some researchers, what percentage of a messages’ impact comes from verbal communication?

  5.  What is the important rule about communication that you should always remember? (p. 91)

  6.  Give an example of how your nonverbal communication should reinforce the verbal communication when you give a speech and say, “I’m delighted to be here today.”

  7.  When a verbal message contradicts a nonverbal message, which of the two do the audiences tend to believe?

  8.  List the six basic elements of nonverbal delivery in speaking:

         P__________ &  S__________                               A__________________

         M_________________                                              G_________________

         E________ C________________                           F_________  E____________________

         P_________________________

  9.  When a speaker slumps over the speaker’s stand or shifts from one foot to another, what does this make him appear to the audience?

10.  Give an example of something you could wear when giving a speech that would detract from your message.

11.  Tell 3 reasons why movement in your speech is a good thing.  (What three things does it tell your audience?

12.  What is a gesture?  

         What is the difference between emphatic gestures and descriptive gestures?

13.  In the essay on Pres. Gerald Ford, the author said the Pres. was a good communicator except he had a problem with what?

14.  Regarding eye contact, in our culture, what do we tend to think of a person if he or she looks us in the eye?

15.  So, if a speaker does not look at us, what two things might happen?

16.  What is the key to using good eye contact when speaking?

17.  What two things do you facial expressions convey?

18.  Of all the six different aspects of nonverbal delivery, which one do we have the least control over?

19.  What are paralinguistics?

20.  Paralinguistics rely not on what is said, but on ____________________________________.

Formal Pantomime & Outline

Formal Pantomime Assignment

Plan a formal pantomine that you outline and practice in advance.  If you are working alone, it should be one minute long or longer.  If you are working with a partner, it should be two minutes long.  Add one minute for each additional person.

Your pantomime should tell a simple story.  It can be a re-make of a movie scene or an event in history.  Give a brief introduction before you present it.  Stay in character--no giggling, etc.  Be deliberate and exaggerated in your actions.  Make the pantomime as interesting, action-packed, and creative as possible.

You may use music in the background, but it isn't necessary.

Complete the outline below before you present your pantomime. (One outline per group.)

EVALUATION OF FORMAL PANTOMIMES

___   Used deliberate, exaggerated actions so we could tell what was happening.

___   Stayed “in character” -- no laughing or talking, etc.

___   Movements were accurate and facial expressions matched the actions.

___   Pantomime was creative, original, and full of action.
___   Pantomine began with an oral introduction.  It was "opened" and "closed out."
___   Met time requirements (1 minute per person, etc.)

___  Overall the performance showed good effort & preparation and it was set up and closed out.

TITLE of PANTOMIME ______________

I.         INTRODUCTION:  (Say this part -  Overview of what you’ll do…)

II.        Exposition (What do we see at the start of the pantomime?  What are the
                       first actions?  Setting?)

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B.     –

C.    --

III.      Rising Action:  (What events happen?  List them in a detailed way.)

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H.    --

I.       --

J.      --

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IV.      Turning Point/Climax: (What main event are you building up to?)

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B.     --

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D.    --

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V.        Falling Action & Resolution (How do things work out?  End?)

A. –
B. –

C. –

D. --

GESTURES & Journal

Gestures Nonverbal Communication         Name:

What are the 7 elements of nonverbal communication that were on our notes yesterday?

1. P___ and S____

2. A____

3. M____

4. G____

5. E____ C____

6. F____ E____

7. P____

Read the Gestures:  Now, watch your teacher and interpret her movements.  Take a guess as to what they mean. 

[Alternative assignment for those who were absent: List as many common hand signals or gestures as you can.  For example, sticking your thumb out means you want to hitchhike.]

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Nonverbal Communication Journal #1 – Write a journal entry that is 5-10 sentences long. (5 = C, 10 = A)  Explain your thoughts.

1. When we are with other people, there are times when silence is very comfortable, and other times when it is very uncomfortable.  Describe a time you were NOT comfortable with silence.  Why did the silence feel awkward?

2.  Eye contact is an important part of communication.  Why do you think it is so important to make eye contact with the person you are speaking to?  Have you ever deliberately avoided looking at someone directly to avoid eye contact?  Why? Explain.

3.  Do you think your appearance communicates who you are?  How does your appearance reflect your unique personality?  Explain.

Nonverbal Communication Notes

NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION NOTES

n  Nixon-Kennedy
Debates in 1960

First time Presidential debates were on TV…

n  How much of what we communicate is non-verbal?

People believe_______ when it contradicts the verbal.

n  Is it possible NOT to communicate?

n  Elements of nonverbal communication

n  1

n  2

n  3

n  4

n  5

n  6

n  Psychologically “good friends”

n  Kinesthetics

n  _____that varies from culture to culture

n  Spatial relations the way space between people affects communication

                  __space:  0-1.5 feet (hold baby)

                  __ space:  1.5-4 feet (quiet talk)

                 __space: 4-6 feet (parties)

                 __ space: Over 12 feet (giving a speech)

Bible Lit: PICK A PSALM ANALYSIS

“PICK A PSALM” STUDY

Directions:  Pick a psalm.  (There are 150 to choose from.)  You must do 2 psalms if you are working with a partner. Answer the following questions about your psalm.  You may type right on this page.  Be sure to put your name(s) on it.  When you are finished, print it and turn it in or send it to Mrs. Curtiss via email if you are working from home and can’t print.  pcurtiss@isd317.org

1.        What psalm did you choose to write about?

2.        What version of the Bible are you using?

3.       How many verses are in your psalm?

4.       Does your psalm tell who wrote it?  If yes, what’s the psalm writer’s name?  (If none is given, delete the name questions and this comment.)

5.       What is the overall TONE (happy, sad, angry, excited, etc…) of your psalm?  Answer the question in a complete sentence and explain WHY you think so.  [What words of the writer show that emotion?]

6.       Copy a line or sentence from the psalm you chose that is a little confusing to you.  Put quotation marks around it.  Then, tell what you think it means.

7.       Copy a line or sentence from the psalm you chose that you like best of all.  Put quotation marks around it.  Then, in a complete sentence tell why you like it.

8.       Find at least two of the following literary elements in your psalm.  Copy them and put them in quotation marks.  Then tell what literary element it is.  You will get one point for every literary element you identify up to a maximum of 10.                                                                                              

Simile (comparison using like or as)
Metaphor (comparison not using like or as)
Colloquialism (regional or cultural saying)
Personification (giving an object human characteristics)
Hyperbole (great exaggeration)
Vivid Imagery (Creating a picture with words)
Parallel Structure (Repeating words or phrases)

Assonance (Repeating vowel sounds in words, i.e. “How now brown cow”)

Alliteration (Repeating initial consonant sounds, i.e. “Peter Piper Picked a Peck”)

Apostrophe (talking to someone or something that isn’t actually there)

9.        Write a summary of your psalm.  In three sentences and in YOUR OWN WORDS summarize what this psalm was about.