{ Mormon Share } 10 Tips for Giving a Great Talk

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December 5, 2004 at 4:59 pm #245309 Reply

Jenny Smith
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Top Ten tips for Giving a Great Talk, Robert Felts, New Era, August 2000

[1] Accept the assignment cheerfully, and pray for guidance, especially if you aren’t comfortable with the assigned topic.
[2]Start outlining your talk at least a week before your assignment.
[3] Use scriptures. Try to memorize the verses for your talk.
[4] Include your own spiritual experiences and testimony.
[5] Make sure your notes are easily readable. If you re really ambitious, try memorizing your talk so you don’t need notes.
[6] Rehearse in front of a mirror. Practice standing straight on both feet without shifting or making nervous gestures. Avoid “ums” and “ahs.”
[7] On the day of your talk, dress neatly and modestly.
[8] Lose the chewing gum.
[9] Show enthusiasm and speak so everyone can hear you.
[10] When you conclude, don’t say “In-the-name-of-Jesus-Christ-Amen” all in one breath as you run from the podium. Say it clearly and completely before you walk away. Also, remember that “thy Son” means “your Son,” so this should only be used in prayers, never to end a talk.[/list][/list]
January 18, 2010 at 12:40 pm #245310 Reply

Lindabushell
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Thanks so much. Below is in outline often used by new members and our youth:
Basic Outline for Sacrament Meeting Talks

Time assignment: ____ minutes. (Do not go over the time assignment.)

Theme assignment: _____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

This subject is important to me because: __________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Use the Scriptures and talks from general authorities. Share up to 3 Scriptures with supporting stories and spiritual experiences:

A Scripture 1 _______________ (read or recite the scripture)
1. Personal experience or story _________________________________________.
B Scripture 2_______________ (read or recite the scripture)
1. Personal experience or story _________________________________________.
C Scripture 3_______________ (read or recite the scripture)
1. Personal experience or story _________________________________________.

Summarize and Testify:
Review why this subject is important and how studying for this talk has helped you grow spiritually. Share why you feel increased joy in your life as it relates to this theme. Challenge others to a simple, specific action that will increase this same joy in their lives. Share your sincere testimony of the talk’s theme. Close in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
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