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Public Speaking in MUN

Lesson Arranged by Conor Newberry

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Why do we get nervous about public speaking?

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Solving this problem

  • The biggest thing you can do is practice
  • Relax into the moment

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What is in an ideal speech?

  • Given in a confident way
  • Information is clearly communicated
  • Sticks to a point

Other than not being nervous, what does an excellent impactful speech have?

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What is in an ideal speech?

  • Given in a confident way
  • Information is clearly communicated
  • Sticks to a point

Other than not being nervous, what does an excellent impactful speech have?

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The 3 C’s of Great Public Speaking

Clear

Confident

Concise

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Clear

  • The speech is easily understandable.
  • Explain your idea so that it is universal.

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Confident

  • Meeting the demands of the speech, not shying away.

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Concise

  • Making an impact by focusing on one point
  • Saying one thing great is better than saying multiple things poorly

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Keys to success

  • Project your voice
  • Stand up straight
  • Keep it brief
  • Make eye contact
  • Do not use I
  • Keep hands in a box
  • Stand Still

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How do you give a speech?

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Hook, Point, Action

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Hook

Grabbing the attention of the audience

Set the stage for your speech

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Types of Hooks

  • Statistic
  • Quote
  • Question
  • Story

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Point

  • The message that you are giving to your audience.

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Action

  • What will the committee do now that it has heard your speech.

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In what situations should HPA be Used?

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Why Is HPA so important in MUN?

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Impromptu Speaking VS Opening Speeches

Impromptu Speaking

  • Use bullet points
  • Make a short speech (30 or 45 seconds)
  • Done during moderated caucuses.
  • Not scripted

Opening Speeches

  • Done at the start of a committee
  • Given to state your country policy
  • About a minute
  • Written out before hand

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Activity (Doing Stuff!)

  • Giving 45 second speeches on a topic
  • Pick a side from the topic
  • You will start with 5 minutes to write a 45 second speech.
  • Use HPA!
  • Then we will shorten the time with another topic
  • We will take volunteers, or we will cold call.
  • Pick a speech and write a speech in support of that side

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Prompts

  • Cats or dogs
  • Is AI good or bad
  • Is mathematics or science more important
  • The Rock or Taylor swift, who has a greater impact on culture
  • Should final exams be abolished?
  • Replace teachers with computers
  • Year Round School
  • Should humans eat other animals
  • Is happiness or success more important
  • Schools should allow phones in class

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