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| + | |quote=A lot happens during the course of every person's life and your ability to communicate your feelings and ideas is the best way to connect to the larger world. Even if you haven't stood at a podium on the stage and find the whole idea scary, sooner or later, someone is going to ask you to get up and say a few words. If you are prepared, it won't be scary. It can even be fun. | ||
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| - | '''5'''. | + | '''1, 2 & 4'''. Give a three- to five-minute introduction of yourself...<br> |
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| + | : The [[Citizenship in the Community]] #8 ''public presentation...of your community'' | ||
| + | : could be given as a [[Communications]] #3 ''five-minute speech'' | ||
| + | : using the techniques from [[Photography]] #4b to ''produce a picture story'' | ||
| + | : and [[Art]] #1 to ''tell a story with...pictures'' | ||
| + | : which could be developed into the [[Computers]] #6e ''short presentation''. | ||
| + | : Also see [[Communications]] #3. "Write a five-minute speech. Give it at a meeting of a group." | ||
| + | '''3'''. [http://homeworktips.about.com/od/speechclass/a/fastspeech.htm How to give an Impromtu Speech] step-by-step instructions.<br> | ||
| + | *'''Lesson Videos''': [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/4354_impromptu-speech.htm How to Do an Impromptu Speech]: [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/73571_impromptu-speech-unaware.htm What is an Impromptu Speech?] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/120830_speech-delivery-impromptu-speaking.htm Delivery] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/73572_impromptu-speech-thoughts-together.htm Organizing] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/73573_impromptu-speech-airplane-example.htm Staying Focused] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/73574_impromptu-speech-take-notes.htm Note Cards] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/120831_speech-delivery-impromptu-speaking-benefits.htm Benefits] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/120832_speech-delivery-impromptu-speaking-disadvantages.htm Disadvantages]<br> | ||
| + | '''5'''. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert's_Rules_of_Order Wikipedia:Robert's Rules of Order] - [http://www.robertsrules.org/ Quick Reference] - [http://www.robertsrules.org/rulesintro.htm Introduction] - [http://www.asjn.org/toolbox/roberts_r_quick_reference.pdf Robert's Rules of Order Quick Reference] - [http://managementhelp.org/boards/roberts.htm Robert's Rules of Order - Some Basics] - [http://www.sonoma.edu/Senate/Roberts_Simple.html Robert's Rules Made Simple] | ||
| + | :[http://www.rulesonline.com/ Robert's Parliamentary Procedure] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliamentary_procedure Parliamentary procedure - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia] - [http://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/UMPHTC/education/BOH/Documents/PM1781.pdf Simplified Parliamentary Procedure] - [http://www.fairnet.org/Agencies/PProc/PPQwikRef.htm Parliamentary Procedure - Quick Reference] | ||
| + | : Resources for Master of Ceremonies for a [[Court of Honor]] or lead a [[Patrol Leaders' Council]] meeting | ||
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| - | [[Public Speaking]] #1. "Give a three- to five-minute introduction of yourself" is similar to [[Communications]] #3 "Write a five-minute speech. Give it at a meeting of a group." | + | *[[Public Speaking]] #1. "Give a three- to five-minute introduction of yourself" is similar to [[Communications]] #3 "Write a five-minute speech. Give it at a meeting of a group." |
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* [http://srpln.msstate.edu/seal/03curriculum/organizing/pp/lesson.htm Using Parliamentary Procedure] A lesson plan from Mississippi State University's extension program. | * [http://srpln.msstate.edu/seal/03curriculum/organizing/pp/lesson.htm Using Parliamentary Procedure] A lesson plan from Mississippi State University's extension program. | ||
* [http://www.parlipro.org/tutorial.htm Parliamentary Procedure Online] Includes a tutorial and quizzes. | * [http://www.parlipro.org/tutorial.htm Parliamentary Procedure Online] Includes a tutorial and quizzes. | ||
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| Status: | Elective | |
| Created: | 1932 | |
| Discontinued: | no | |
| BSA Advancement ID: | 090 | |
| Requirements revision: | 2003 | |
| Latest pamphlet revision: | 2002 | |
Contents |
| “ | A lot happens during the course of every person's life and your ability to communicate your feelings and ideas is the best way to connect to the larger world. Even if you haven't stood at a podium on the stage and find the whole idea scary, sooner or later, someone is going to ask you to get up and say a few words. If you are prepared, it won't be scary. It can even be fun. | ” |
Public Speaking merit badge requirements | 
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Notes
| A FREE workbook for Public Speaking is available here! with the maps, charts, links, diagrams, and checklists you need! Or click here to print just the Public Speaking requirements. | meritbadge.org has PDF and DOC versions of Boy Scout merit badge workbooks, Webelos workbooks, and Cub Scout workbooks. |
- Per the BSA: "You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject." Pamphlets (books) are at local Scout Shops and online at ScoutStuff.org.
- "Get a signed Merit Badge application from your Scoutmaster." An online, printable Word doc file version is available.
- The BSA Communications Troop Program Feature offers meeting and activity plans to include Public Speaking as one of your monthly themes.
Requirement resources
1, 2 & 4. Give a three- to five-minute introduction of yourself...
- Cub Scout: Communicating Belt Loop & Pin - Webelos: Communicator - Merit Badges: Public Speaking - Communications
- Speeches & Presentations: How to Choose a topic - How to Write a Speech - How to Give a Speech - Ideas from eHow
- Lesson Videos: ExpertVillage: Giving a Speech - Public Speaking Tips - Public Speaking - Eye Contact - Hand Gestures - Props
- The Citizenship in the Community #8 public presentation...of your community
- could be given as a Communications #3 five-minute speech
- using the techniques from Photography #4b to produce a picture story
- and Art #1 to tell a story with...pictures
- which could be developed into the Computers #6e short presentation.
- Also see Communications #3. "Write a five-minute speech. Give it at a meeting of a group."
3. How to give an Impromtu Speech step-by-step instructions.
- Lesson Videos: How to Do an Impromptu Speech: What is an Impromptu Speech? - Delivery - Organizing - Staying Focused - Note Cards - Benefits - Disadvantages
5. Wikipedia:Robert's Rules of Order - Quick Reference - Introduction - Robert's Rules of Order Quick Reference - Robert's Rules of Order - Some Basics - Robert's Rules Made Simple
- Robert's Parliamentary Procedure - Parliamentary procedure - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - Simplified Parliamentary Procedure - Parliamentary Procedure - Quick Reference
- Resources for Master of Ceremonies for a Court of Honor or lead a Patrol Leaders' Council meeting
Related awards
- Public Speaking #1. "Give a three- to five-minute introduction of yourself" is similar to Communications #3 "Write a five-minute speech. Give it at a meeting of a group."
Personal development-related awards
- Boy Scout merit badges: American Cultures - American Heritage - Citizenship in the Community - Citizenship in the Nation - Citizenship in the World - Communications - Disabilities Awareness - Family Life - Genealogy - Personal Fitness - Personal Management - Public Speaking - Reading - Scholarship - Traffic Safety
- Venturing: Religious and Community Life Bronze Award - TRUST Award - Quest Award - Ranger Award electives: Physical Fitness - Backpacking
- Webelos activity badges: Citizen - Communicator - Family Member -Fitness - Scholar; Other resources: Flag Ceremonies
- Cub Scout belt loops & pins: Citizenship - Communicating - Heritages - Language and Culture - Physical Fitness
See also
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External links
- Using Parliamentary Procedure A lesson plan from Mississippi State University's extension program.
- Parliamentary Procedure Online Includes a tutorial and quizzes.
