Attention Getter Reason To Listen Essay

Introduction Discuss your “Attention Getter, Reason to Listen, Thesis Statement, Credibility Statement, and Preview of Main Points.” o My “attention getter” overall was weak. I failed to include all the important parts of banana bread history that was intended to be said. During the start, I wanted to attempt not to read off my outline. With this attempt I felt as if it had hindered my start to my presentation. o The reason to listen could have captured the audience more. It was not unique enough to grab the attention right away. It was simple without a big “wow” factor. Overall, it was more of a general statement with not a good explanation why the audience should listen. o My credibility statements were more based off of opinion rather than research. I felt as if the recipe was a good one to listen to rather than backing it up with facts. o Preview of Main

The use of my time was not used to my best ability. I felt rushed, so I did not include information that should have been included. With the feeling of being rushed, I am unsure if I made the correct amount of time that was required. The first two main points had more time spent explaining them vs. the last point and the conclusion. For the visual aids each ingredient was presented during the speech. Most of the materials were brought in to show the audience besides the oven and the mixer. With having each ingredient already measured out the audience was unable to see the exact amount that would be needed for the recipe.

Goals

My goals for the next presentation will be to make a lot of eye contact again. I felt as if I was able to connect with the audience more than in my other speeches. Also, I want to include more factual information that way it is not just based off of opinion. It allows more of an incentive to listen. Lastly, I want to be able to slow down the speed of my speech so it can be given more clearly and