| 1 | The Icebreaker | 4-6 minutes |
| * To begin speaking before an audience | ||
| * To help you understand what areas require particular emphasis in your speaking development | ||
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* To introduce yourself to your fellow club members | ||
| 2 | Speak with Sincerity | 5-7 minutes |
| * To convince the audience of your earnestness, sincerity and conviction on a subject you thoroughly understand | ||
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* To confront and control any nervousness you may have | ||
| 3 | Organise your Speech | 5-7 minutes |
| * To organise your thoughts into a logical sequence, that leads the audience to a clearly defined goal | ||
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* To build a speech outline that includes an opening, a body, and a conclusion | ||
| 4 | Show what you Mean | 5-7 minutes |
| * To learn the value of gestures and body movements as part of a speech | ||
| * To explore the different ways of using body language | ||
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* To develop a sense of timing and natural, smooth body movement | ||
| 5 | Vocal Variety | 5-7 minutes |
| * To explore the use of voice volume, pitch, rate, and quality as assets to your speaking | ||
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* To achieve a pleasing natural voice quality when speaking | ||
| 6 | Work with Words | 5-7 minutes |
| * To select precisely the right words required to communicate your ideas clearly and vividly | ||
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* To avoid lengthy words and sentences and jargon | ||
| 7 | Apply your Skills | 5-7 minutes |
| * To bring together and apply the communication skills you have learned in the preceding projects | ||
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* To organise your speech in a logical manner, using one of the suggested outlines (A.I.D.A, Borden, Past / Present / Future ) | ||
| * To research the facts needed to support your speech | ||
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* To make a personal evaluation of your progress | ||
| 8 | Add impact to your speech | 5-7 minutes |
| * To learn the value of props in speaking | ||
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* To learn how to use props effectively in your presentations | ||
| 9 | Persuade with Power | 5-7 minutes |
| * To present a talk that persuades the audience to accept your proposal or viewpoint | ||
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* To achieve this persuasive effect by appealing to the audience's self-interest, building a logical foundation for agreement and arousing emotional commitment to your cause | ||
| 10 | Inspire your audience | 5-7 minutes |
| * To understand the mood and feelings of your audience on a particular occasion | ||
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* To put those feelings into words and inspire the audience,
using all the techniques you have learned so far |