Bismarck Toastmasters

1. The Folk Tale	6-9 min.	- To tell a folk tale that is entertaining and enjoyable for a specific age group. - To use vivid imagery and voice to enhance the tale.
2. Let's Get Personal	6-8 min.	- To learn the elements of a good story. - To create and tell an original story based on a personal experience.
3. The Moral Of The Story	4-6 min.	- To understand that a story can be entertaining yet display moral values. - To create a new story that offers a lesson or moral. - To tell the story, using the skills developed in the previous two projects.
4. The Touching Story	6-8 min.	- To understand the techniques available to arouse emotion. - To become skilled in arousing emotions while telling a story.
5. Bring History To Life	7-9 min.	- To understand the purpose of stories about historical events or people. - To use the storytelling skills developed in the preceding projects to tell a story about a historical event or person.

Interpretive Reading, (c)2002

1. Read A Story 8-10 min. - To understand the elements of interpretive reading.
- To learn how to analyze a narrative and plan for effective interpretation.
- To learn and apply vocal techniques that will aid in the effectiveness of the reading.

2. Interpreting Poetry 6-8 min. - To understand the differences between poetry and prose.
- To recognize how poets use imagery, rhythm, meter, cadence, and rhyme to convey the meanings and emotions of their poetry.
- To apply vocal techniques that will aid in the effectiveness of the reading.
- Effectively use at least one visual aid to enhance the audience's understanding.

3. The Monodrama 5-7 min. - To understand the concept and nature of the monodrama.
- To assume the identity of a character and to portray the physical and emotional aspects of this character to an audience.

4. The Play 12-15 min. - To adapt a play for interpretive reading.
- To portray several characters in one reading, identifying them to the audience through voice changes and movement.

5. The Oratorical Speech 8-10 min. - To understand the structure of an effective speech.
- To interpret and present a famous speech.

Interpersonal Communication, (c)2000

1. Conversing With Ease 10-14 min. - Identify techniques to use in conversing with strangers.
-Recognize different levels of conversation
- Initiate a conversation with a stranger.
- Use open-ended questions to solicit information for further conversation.

2. The Successful Negotiator 10-14 min. - Employ win/win negotiating strategies to achieve your goals.
- Enjoy the benefits of win/win negotiating.

3. Diffusing Verbal Criticism 10-14 min. - Respond non-defensively to verbal criticism.
- Employ a five-step method to identify the problem, diffuse the attack, and arrive at a solution.

4. The Coach 10-14 min. - Determine reasons for someone's substandard performance.
- Coach the person to improved performance.

5. Asserting Yourself Effectively 10-14 min. - Enjoy the mental and physical benefits of being assertive.
- Employ the four-step method for addressing a problem and asking for help.
- Overcome resistance to your requests.

Special Occasion Speeches, (c)2000

1. Mastering The Toast 2-3 min. - Recognize the characteristics of a toast.
- Present a toast honoring an occasion or a person.

2. Speaking In Praise 5-7 min. - Prepare a speech praising or honoring someone, either living or dead.
- Address five areas concerning the individual and his/her accomplishments.
- Include anecdotes illustrating points within the speech.

3. The Roast 3-5 min. - Poke fun at a particular individual in a good-natured way.
- Adapt and personalize humorous material from other sources.
- Deliver jokes and humorous stories effectively.

4. Presenting An Award 3-4 min. - Present an award with dignity and grace.
- Acknowledge the contributions of the recipient.

5. Accepting An Award 5-7 min. - Accept an award with dignity, grace and sincerity.
- Acknowledge the presenting organization.

Humorously Speaking, (c)1998

1. Warm Up Your Audience 5-7 min. - Prepare a speech that opens with a humorous story.
- Personalize the story.
- Develop the story smoothly and effectively.

2. Leave Them With A Smile 5-7 min. - Prepare a serious speech that opens and closes with humorous stories.
- Prepare a closing story that reemphasizes the speech's main point.
- Deliver the stories smoothly and effectively.

3. Make Them Laugh 5-7 min. - Prepare a speech that opens and closes with humorous stories.
- Include jokes in the speech body to illustrate points or maintain audience interest.
- Deliver the jokes and stories smoothly and effectively.

4. Keep Them Laughing 5-7 min. - Prepare a speech that opens with a self-deprecating joke.
- String together two or three related jokes in the speech body.
-Close the speech with a humorous story.

5. The Humorous Speech 5-7 min. - Use exaggeration to tell a humorous story.
- Entertain the audience.
- Effectively use body language and voice to enhance the story.