ENG01 - Oral Communication
COURSE OUTCOME 4: “Speech Delivery, Writing, Types, &
Extemporaneous Speaking”
➢ LESSON 1 - Principles of Speech Delivery
➢ LESSON 2 - Principles of Speech Writing
➢ LESSON 3 - Types of Speech According to Delivery
➢ LESSON 4 - Organizing & Delivering an Extemporaneous Speech
CITATION & REFERENCES
Lucas, S. E. (2019). The Art of Public Speaking (13th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
Beebe, S. A., & Beebe, S. J. (2018). Public Speaking: An Audience-Centered Approach (10th
ed.). Pearson.
Osborn, M., Osborn, S., & Osborn, R. (2020). Public Speaking: Finding Your Voice (11th
ed.). Pearson.
Toastmasters International. (n.d.). Speech Types and Delivery Guidelines. Retrieved from
https://www.toastmasters.org
Verderber, R. F., Verderber, K. S., & Sellnow, D. D. (2014). The Challenge of Effective
Speaking (16th ed.). Cengage Learning.
, LESSON 1: Principles of Speech Delivery
Effective speech delivery relies on several core principles that work together to engage and
persuade an audience:
1. Articulation — pronouncing words clearly and precisely so the audience can easily
understand every word, avoiding mumbling or slurring.
2. Modulation — varying pitch, tone, volume, and pace to avoid a flat, monotonous
voice and to emphasize important points.
3. Stage Presence — projecting confidence through posture, eye contact, and purposeful
movement, helping the speaker connect with and command the audience's attention.
4. Facial Expressions and Gestures — using natural, appropriate nonverbal cues to
reinforce the spoken message and convey emotion.
5. Rapport with the Audience — building a connection with listeners through eye
contact, relatable examples, and appropriate tone, making the audience feel personally
engaged.
6. Pacing and Pausing — controlling the speed of delivery and using pauses strategically
to let key points sink in and to avoid rushing.
Together, these principles ensure a speech is not just heard, but genuinely understood and felt
by the audience — the how of delivery is often just as important as the what of content.
COURSE OUTCOME 4: “Speech Delivery, Writing, Types, &
Extemporaneous Speaking”
➢ LESSON 1 - Principles of Speech Delivery
➢ LESSON 2 - Principles of Speech Writing
➢ LESSON 3 - Types of Speech According to Delivery
➢ LESSON 4 - Organizing & Delivering an Extemporaneous Speech
CITATION & REFERENCES
Lucas, S. E. (2019). The Art of Public Speaking (13th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
Beebe, S. A., & Beebe, S. J. (2018). Public Speaking: An Audience-Centered Approach (10th
ed.). Pearson.
Osborn, M., Osborn, S., & Osborn, R. (2020). Public Speaking: Finding Your Voice (11th
ed.). Pearson.
Toastmasters International. (n.d.). Speech Types and Delivery Guidelines. Retrieved from
https://www.toastmasters.org
Verderber, R. F., Verderber, K. S., & Sellnow, D. D. (2014). The Challenge of Effective
Speaking (16th ed.). Cengage Learning.
, LESSON 1: Principles of Speech Delivery
Effective speech delivery relies on several core principles that work together to engage and
persuade an audience:
1. Articulation — pronouncing words clearly and precisely so the audience can easily
understand every word, avoiding mumbling or slurring.
2. Modulation — varying pitch, tone, volume, and pace to avoid a flat, monotonous
voice and to emphasize important points.
3. Stage Presence — projecting confidence through posture, eye contact, and purposeful
movement, helping the speaker connect with and command the audience's attention.
4. Facial Expressions and Gestures — using natural, appropriate nonverbal cues to
reinforce the spoken message and convey emotion.
5. Rapport with the Audience — building a connection with listeners through eye
contact, relatable examples, and appropriate tone, making the audience feel personally
engaged.
6. Pacing and Pausing — controlling the speed of delivery and using pauses strategically
to let key points sink in and to avoid rushing.
Together, these principles ensure a speech is not just heard, but genuinely understood and felt
by the audience — the how of delivery is often just as important as the what of content.
