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6. Practice giving your speech.
If you’re using note cards, practice saying the ideas listed on each card. Do this over and over until you can repeat all of the ideas easily. If you have written your speech out word for word, practice reading it or try to memorize it. Here are more practicing tips:
🟪 Practice early, at least two days before your speech.
🟪 Give your speech in front of friends or family members. Ask them what they think.
🟪 Follow the tips listed in step 7 below.
Tip
Think about what visual aids you might use. (See pages 266–267.)