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Journal Reflection on the Case of Fear Speech

Journal #3 Evaluating Case of Fear Speech

Directions:  In 5 (“C”) – 10 (“A”) sentences, answer some or all of these questions.  Explain your thoughts.

How did you feel about your Case of Fear speech?  Was it easier to do or more difficult than you had anticipated?  What do you think you did well?  What areas needed improvement?  

Did you meet the time limits successfully?  Why or why not?  

Was this a difficult topic to speak on?  Why or why not?  

Did you experience any physical symptoms of communication apprehension (stage fright), like shakiness, sweating, dry mouth, etc. during your speech?  How did you handle those symptoms?  

What did you learn from listening to some of the other speakers?  What kind of courage is needed to be a successful speaker?  Do you think your next speech will be easier to do?  Why or why not?  

Chapter 1 Questions

Chapter 1 

Public Speaking and You   

        Answer these questions based upon the information in the book.  Email your answers to pcurtiss@isd317.org

1.  Why is it that many students question why they should have to learn to give speeches?

2.  Are most good speakers born with their speaking skills, or have they learned them?

3.  Name three opportunities you have in school to use your speaking skills.

4.  Several recent studies reveal that businesses want workers that know their field and also can do what?

5.  What are job promotions often based upon?

6.  What important right does the First Amendment guarantee us?

7.  The roots of today’s public speaking are found in what ancient culture and from what city?

8.   What responsibility do American citizens have regarding the First Amendment?

9.  List the seven added benefits there are of learning how to make speeches.  (They are 7 areas of skill that will be developed through public speaking.)

10.  Public Speaking involves taking risks.  What are four real concerns that speakers have when they get in front of a group to speak?

11.  What is another name for “communication apprehension”?

12.  What does research show that adults fear more than anything else?

13.  In a fearful situation, what substance does your body release into the blood stream?

14.  Name three physical responses of the body to this substance being released.

15.  What do athletes and performers know about nervousness?

16.  What is the best solution for overcoming fear of speaking?

17.  When you are delivering your speech, how should you begin?

18.  What should you do before you get up and speak to control nervousness?

Feedback Exercise

FEEDBACK EXERCISE
Feedback is the response of the Receiver to the Sender's message.  It can be verbal (words) or nonverbal (actions, facial expressions, etc.)  Feedback helps the Sender adjust his/her message so that the Receiver understands it better.  Without feedback, the Sender has no clue whether or not the Receiver is getting his/her message.

Assignment:
•Draw a simple object or design that takes 5-10 steps to do.
•Write the steps down.
•You will be reading them to the class, and the class will try to draw your object without seeing your picture. The class will not be giving you any feedback.  We will see how accurately the class draws your picture.

Identifying Communication Models from Pictures

Identifying Communication Models from Pictures   Name:

Directions:  Find a picture in a magazine (or online) that depicts communication taking place.  You could use a picture of people talking and analyze their communication, or you could use an ad about anything and analyze what the ad is communicating to you.

     Answer the following questions about the pictuer you chose.  You may have to speculate (take an educated guess) on some of the answers because your answers will depend upon how you interpret the picture. 

1.  Attach the picture to this paper when you turn it in. 

2. Answer the questions below in complete sentences!

1.  Who is the sender of communication? (Describe him/her/it.)

2.  Who is the receiver of communication?  (Describe him/her/it.)

3.  What is the basic message being communicated?

4.  What channel is being used to communicate the message?  (spoken, physical actions/nonverbal, written, etc.)

     What kind of communication is it?—interpersonal, intrapersonal, small group, public speaking, or mass communication?

5.  What is the  context (setting/situation) of this communication?  Explain it.

6.  Is any feedback being given from the receiver to the sender?  If so, what is the feedback message?

7.  What interference might be occurring in this communication situation.

Journal Entry #3 Evaluating Fear Speech

Journal #3 Evaluating Case of Fear Speech

Directions:  In 5 (“C”) – 10 (“A”) sentences, answer some or all of these questions.  Explain your thoughts.

How did you feel about your Case of Fear speech?  Was it easier to do or more difficult than you had anticipated?  What do you think you did well?  What areas needed improvement?  Did you meet the time limits successfully?  Why or why not?  Was this a difficult topic to speak on?  Why or why not?  Did you experience any physical symptoms of communication apprehension (stage fright), like shakiness, sweating, dry mouth, etc. during your speech?  How did you handle those symptoms?  What did you learn from listening to some of the other speakers?  What kind of courage is needed to be a successful speaker?  Do you think your next speech will be easier to do?  Why or why not?  

"A" - CONTRACT LINK FOR BIBLE LIT STORY CHOICES

http://dans.faithweb.com/150stories.html