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| Lots of studies have tried to determine the role of body language in communication and the most popular study was done by Dr. Albert Mehrabian at UCLA in the 1960’s |
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| Mehrabian concluded that body language makes up 55% of communication |
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| Is important the body language? |
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| The methodology to arrive at an exact percentage had been disputed, but what is clear is that body language is incredibly important |
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| Aspects of the body language |
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| Posture, Movements, and Gesture |
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| In the Movements always avoid: |
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Swaying
Fidgeting
Being stiff |
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| The head and face are the most effective instruments of gesture and of the head and face, the eyes are the most important for communication |
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| Gestures involve the whole body |
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Public Scripture Readings in General
Special Ceremonies (Funerals, Weddings, Etc.)
Portions of a Speech
Literature Class |
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| Keys to Reading in Public Well |
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| Use Your Voice to Add Interpretive Meaning (Don’t be Monotone) |
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| Keys to Reading in Public Well |
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Body Language Matters.
Look up at the audience as much as possible
Don’t be glued to the podium |
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| Keys to Reading in Public Well |
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Read the Passage Ahead of Time:
Helps you determine how you will interpret the passage
Helps you look at the audience more frequently |
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| Keys to Reading in Public Well |
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Pause/Breathe:
Don’t rush through the passage
Pay attention to the punctuation |
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| Keys to Reading in Public Well |
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Project Your Voice
You will not always have a microphone.
If people can’t hear you they get bored. |
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| Keys to Reading in Public Well |
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Print passages in a large font with ample spacing:
This makes it easier to not lose your place |
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| Tips to practice your speech |
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1. Practice from an outline
2. Spread out practice sessions over time
3. Focus on just 1 or 2 improvements each time you practice
4. Keep practice realistic
5. Visualize first and last 30 second |
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