LEARNING IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF JOY

Isaac Hepburn

SPE201 – Speech presentation Techniques

Persuasive Speech

August 1, 2010

LEARNING IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF JOY

Specific Purpose: To convince my audience that they can learn more efficiently and effectively an atmosphere of joy.

Introduction

1.  How would you like being in a classroom that is painted black?  How would you like being in a classroom that is painted yellow?   How would you like being in a classroom that is painted red?  How would you like being in a classroom that is painted blue?

2. Attitude is vital. Expectancy gives way to willingness to learn. Joy, being cheerful and energetic makes one’s mind aware. Curiosity is the art of asking yourself and other questions.

3.  .  How would you like being in a classroom that is filled with hard rock music? How would you like being in a classroom that is filled with classical music?

Body

1.     You can learn more efficiently and effectively by having a Positive Attitude.

A.    Attitude is vital. An Attitude is a belief or opinion that predisposes us to act in a certain way. Attitudes have a powerful effect on the way we see the world.

B.    Positive thinking means focusing on what is good about ourselves, other people, and the world around us.

C.     Optimism is the tendency to expect the best possible outcome.

2.     You can learn more efficiently and effectively by having a climate of joy and success.

A.    Different colors make it more pleasure for us to learn.

B.    Blue is considered to be very elegant and comfortable.

C.     Gray is considered to be mellow yet strong.

3.     You can learn more efficiently and effectively by being curious.

A.    Curiosity the art of asking yourself and others questions

B.    What power could you unleash by asking some simple but powerful questions?

C.     A genuine quality of life comes from consistent quality questions.

Conclusion

1. Set Goals that drive you to action.

2. Define your purpose and find ways to fulfill them.

3. You have the power and authority to make it happen.

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“Psychology Of Success” by Denis Waitley

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