Rotary GSE 3500 Taiwan

[Audience]
 Get 'em On Stage
 Male / Female Audience Differences
 Learn to Pick the Right Audience for You
[Audio Visual and Props]
 Fill Up the Screen
 Using Props
 Improvise Your Flipchart
 Pay Attention to Color
 Dueling Flip Charts
 Screen Size Approximation Chart
 Frequency Check
[Banquet Speaking]
 Speaking at Banquets
 The Centerpiece Area
[Body of Speech]
 Attention Gaining Devices
 Transitions
[Closings]
 How to Close a Speech

[Genius Techniques & Gimmicks]
 Columbo Technique
 Use Flowers
 Now I Lay Me Down . . . To Talk
[Handouts]
 How to Make Your Handout Last Longer
[Humor Techniques]
 Why Use Humor?
 Get Them In Fun
 How to Make a Point with Humor
 How to Deliver a Punch Line
 Humor Delivery Tips
 Rule of Three
 Humor Placement
 To Laugh or Not to Laugh . . . That is the Question
 Finding Humor for Specific Industries
 How to Write a Top 10 List
 Old Humor is Good Humor
 Odd Body Angles
 Deadpan Expression
 Mock Ups
 Acronyms and Abbreviations
 Ads
 Alliteration
 Anachronism
 Laws of Humor
 Audience Gags
 Bloopers
 Callbacks
 Caricature, Cartoons and Comic Strips
 Comic Verse
 Definitions
 Exaggeration
 Fake Facts and Statistics
 Foods
 Juxtaposition / Oxymoron
 Malaprops
 Numbers
 One-Liners
 Parody
 Places
 Proverbs & Fortune Cookies
 Q & A Sessions - Funny
 Quotations - Funny
 Roast Humor and Insults
 Self Effacing Humor
 Signs
 Simile
 Toasts
 Word Choice

[International Issues]
 International Perspective on Humor
 Bilingual Help
 Show 'em When You Cross Cultures
 Equipment Photos
 The Front Row

[Openings]
 Lay Down the Law
 Wake 'em Up!
[Organization]
 Vulnerability
 Make 'em Wonder
 Bounce Around
[Performance Techniques]
 Start Low
 Stand Still
 Timing
 Vary Your Intensity
 On Stage Tips
 Stage Movement: Gimme Three Steps
 Be Careful
 Add Magic to Your Presentations
 Ten "You's" for Every "I"
 Dynamic Range
 The WOW! Factor
 Put On the Brakes and Slow Down
 Time of Day Matters
 Give 'em What They Want
 They Don't Know Where You're Going
 Public Speaking Energy
 Q & A Sessions - Serious
 Pauses
 Genius Technique -- Photographic Memory
[Personal Appearance]
 Ladies on TV
 Tie One On
 On TV, Video and Videoconferencing
[Practice]
 Learn Public Speaking Material Easily Using Bits
 Look at Your Results to Improve
[Pre-Program Work]
 20 Questions to Ask BEFORE Hiring a Speaker
 Deep Penetration
 Rapport
 Listen to Everyone
 Bribes
[Professional Speaking]
 Top Ten Ways to Make Money Public Speaking
[Room Set Up]
 Room Setup Makes a Big Difference
 You Must Have a Good Sound System
 Line of Sight
 Room Setup Checklist
 Room Setup Trick
[Stage Fright]
 How to Relax for Your Talk
 Stage Fright Strategies
[Storytelling Techniques]
 Asides
 Genius Technique -- Split Stories
 Storytelling DO's
 Storytelling DON'TS
 3 Storytelling Tricks
[Topic Development]
 Talk About Your Family
 Specific Objectives
 Have Passion for Your Topic

[Word Choice]
 No Brainstoppers!
 Evoking Emotions
 Use Fewer Words
 Words that Sell
 (also see Humorous Word choice above)

 Public Speaking Glossary A - E
 Public Speaking Glossary F - J
 Public Speaking Glossary K - O
 Public Speaking Glossary P - T
 Public Speaking Glossary U - Z

Lesson 150 – Words Common to Forms
Listing general guidelines for filling out a form or application
Defining full name, legal name, surname, and maiden name
Recognizing a correctly written name for a particular form
Recognizing a correctly written address, telephone number, and zip code for a particular form
Recognizing a correctly written social security number
Recognizing the abbreviation for date of birth
Recognizing a correctly written date of birth for a particular form
Recognizing a correctly written place of birth for a particular form
Defining military, veteran, legal guardian, parent, relative, disabilities, references, and relationship
Matching items of personal information with the appropriate line on an application for a social security card

Lesson 151 – Employment Applications
Defining employer and employee
Defining terms common to job applications:
work permit
Visa
Alien Registration card
race
religion
sex
national origin
age
marital status
veteran status
non-job-related medical condition or handicap
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
position/job title
full-time
part-time
temporary
permanent
felony conviction
personal reference
work history, employment experience, or work experience
wage
salary
reason for leaving
work performed/duties and responsibilities
skills/qualifications
education
Lesson 152 – Educational Applications
Defining terms common to the education section of a job application:
attended courses
enrolled credit
elementary or grade school grade level
middle school degree or diploma
junior high school grade point average
high school transcript
post secondary schooling extracurricular activities
name of school or school name class standing
location of school training
dates attended
Defining terms related to financing one’s schooling:
tuition student loan
financial aid tuition waiver
grant scholarship
Defining terms related to coursework:
transfer
prerequisite


Lesson 153 – Financial Forms
Defining terms related to banking:
bank account bank charges
deposit or credit check register
withdrawal or debit currency
savings account net deposit
interest endorsing a check
penalty buying on credit
checking account annual percentage rate (APR)
check interest
account number mortgage
withdrawal/deposit slip loan balance
check stub finance charges
check register asset
balance/balance forward/new balance liability
deduction net worth
Identifying information written in particular sections of a check
Identifying correctly written dollar amounts on a check
Matching items of personal information with the appropriate line on a deposit slip
Matching items of personal information with the appropriate line on a credit card application
Lesson 154 – Tax Forms
Defining terms related to the Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate
(W-4 form):
dependent allowance
spouse exemption/exempt
marital status Personal Allowances Worksheet
head of household itemize deductions
social security number
Explaining the Wage and Tax Statement (W-2 form)
Distinguishing between the W-4 form and the W-2 form
Identifying information on a completed W-2 form
Defining terms related to filling out income tax forms (1040 forms):
filing status dividends
joint return standard deduction
head of household refund
types of income occupation

Lesson 155 – Leases, Licenses, and Registration Forms
Defining terms relating to leases:
lease premises
landlord term/full term
tenant agent
lessee security deposit
lessor late charge
residential lease returned check charge
business or commercial lease
Labeling and identifying information on a completed lease
Defining terms related to a Change of Address form
Recognizing where information should be written on a Change of Address form
Defining terms related to applying for a driver’s license
Identifying information written on an application for a learner’s permit
Recognizing where information should be written on an application for a learner’s permit
Identifying terms related to a voter registration form
Recognizing where information should be written on a voter registration application

Lesson 156 – Transportation Schedules
Defining terms related to bus and train schedules
Reading a train timetable: arrival/departure times, train numbers, days of operation, symbols with key, etc.
Reading a bus schedule: arrival/departure times, express buses, transfer symbols, etc.
Reading video display screens in airports: arrival/departure times, flight numbers, and gate locations

Lesson 157 – Product Labels
Reading food labels: ingredients, additives, RDA, per serving information, etc.
Defining RDA (United States Recommended Daily Allowance)
Reading medicine labels: refills, dosage, warnings, etc.
Reading labels of products containing poisonous chemicals: proper use, warning,
and first aid, etc.

Lesson 158 – Words and Symbols on Signs
Identifying the shape, color, and meaning of road signs
Identifying the shape, color, and meaning of construction signs
Identifying the shape, color, and meaning of signs giving information
Identifying signs giving information related to highway travel
Identifying signs for pedestrians
Identifying signs giving safety information on the job and at home




Lesson 160 – Word Classifications
Assigning words to general categories
Distinguishing a general category word from an example word
Stating the general category for a list of example words
Identifying the correct example word for a given general category

Lesson 170 – Word Analogies
Explaining the concept of word analogies
Completing analogies by analyzing information given
Completing location analogies
Completing time analogies
Completing synonym analogies
Completing antonym analogies
Completing whole/part analogies

Standard I – Life-Oriented Vocabulary Skills

Lesson 110 – Definitions and Explanations
Explaining the concept of words in context
Defining a word from a stated definition
Defining a word from an appositive phrase
Defining a word from information following a dash or colon
Defining a word from information following a signal word or phrase
Defining a word from other words in the series

Lesson 111 – Homonyms and General Context
Defining a word by substituting definitions in context
Defining a word from context of surrounding sentences
Defining a word from information following an example clue
Defining a word from information following a contrast clue
Defining a word from information following a comparison clue

Lesson 112 – Synonyms, Antonyms, and Figures of Speech
Defining a word from a synonym clue
Defining a word from an antonym clue
Explaining figures of speech
Explaining a sentence or paragraph based upon a figure of speech


Lesson 120-1 – Prefixes: Unit 1
Defining a word based upon its root and prefix
Recognizing the meaning of the following prefixes:
un- dere-
ex- pre-
antipost-
prodis-,
il-, im-, in-, non-, ir- (meaning not) ante-, in-
(meaning in) peri- inter-
Circum- intra-
Trans- sub-
Mis- super-

Lesson 120-2 – Prefixes: Unit 2
Defining a word based upon its root and prefix
Recognizing the meaning of the following prefixes:
uni- enbi-
intri-
be- mono-
semi- poly-
by- multi-
ultra- fore-
hyper- con-,
com-
Lesson 120-3 – Prefixes: Unit 3
Defining a word based upon its root and prefix
Recognizing the meaning of the following prefixes:
over- tele- under-
audio- extra-
pseudo- out-
hypo- on-
aqua- off-
ambi- auto-
counter- geo-
ab- bio-
ad-

Lesson 121-1 – Suffixes: Unit 1
Distinguishing between prefix, root, and suffix
Using a word’s suffix to help define the word
Recognizing the meaning of the following suffixes:
-s, -es -er, -or
-ed -ee
-ing -ant, -ent
-ible, -able -ist
-hood -ary
-ness -ian
-dom -age
-ship -ward
-ful -cy
-ly -ette
-ment -let

Lesson 121-2 – Suffixes – Unit 2
Using a word’s suffix to help define the word
Recognizing the meaning of the following suffixes:
-ic -ion -sion
-ish -en
-ive -al
-less -ous
-ize, -yze
Identifying open, hyphenated, and closed compound words



Lesson 130 – Abbreviations: Time
Abbreviating months of the year
Abbreviating days of the week
Abbreviating ante meridiem and post meridiem
Abbreviating names of U.S. time zones
Abbreviating words referring to measurement of time
Abbreviating anno Domini and before Christ

Lesson 131 – Abbreviations: Measurements
Abbreviating customary measurement units for length
Abbreviating customary measurement units for weight
Abbreviating customary measurement units for volume
Abbreviating basic metric measurement units for length, weight, and volume
Explaining the use of the prefixes kilo-, milli-, and centi-
Abbreviating the names of metric measurement units containing kilo-, milli-, and
centi-
Abbreviating Fahrenheit and Celsius
Abbreviating miles per hour and miles per gallon

Lesson 132 – Abbreviations: Locations
Abbreviating states using common and postal abbreviations
Abbreviating United States and United States of America
Abbreviating words meaning street or road using postal and common abbreviations
Abbreviating words naming direction (compass points)

Lesson 133 – Abbreviations: Miscellaneous and Symbols
Abbreviating personal titles
Abbreviating professional titles
Abbreviating official titles
Abbreviating company, corporation, and incorporated
Abbreviating chapter(s) and page(s)
Abbreviating frequently used word and phrases
Identifying common symbols
Defining acronym


Lesson 140 – Contractions
Defining contraction
Identifying contractions formed from a personal pronoun and a verb
Identifying from context the meaning of a personal pronoun + verb contraction
that has more than one meaning
Differentiating between they’re, their, and there
Differentiating between you’re and your
Differentiating between it’s and its
Identifying contractions formed from an indefinite pronoun and a verb
Identifying contractions formed from someone’s name and a verb
Identifying contractions formed from an adverb and a verb
Identifying contractions formed from a verb plus not

Listing of Competencies for Reading 01-15

Standard I – Life-Oriented Vocabulary Skills 01-07
Standard II – Comprehension Skills 08-11
Standard III – Reference Skills 11-14
Standard IV – Literary Skills 14-15


Standard I – Life-Oriented Vocabulary Skills 01-07

Lesson 110 – Definitions and Explanations
Lesson 111 – Homonyms and General Context
Lesson 112 – Synonyms, Antonyms, and Figures of Speech

Lesson 120-1 – Prefixes: Unit 1
1
Lesson 120-2 – Prefixes: Unit 2
Lesson 120-3 – Prefixes: Unit 3
Lesson 121-1 – Suffixes: Unit 1
2
Lesson 121-2 – Suffixes – Unit 2

Lesson 130 – Abbreviations: Time
Lesson 131 – Abbreviations: Measurements
Lesson 132 – Abbreviations: Locations
Lesson 133 – Abbreviations: Miscellaneous and Symbols
3
Lesson 134 – Abbreviations: Help Wanted Ads

Lesson 140 – Contractions

Lesson 150 – Words Common to Forms
4
Lesson 151 – Employment Applications
Lesson 152 – Educational Applications
5
Lesson 153 – Financial Forms
Lesson 154 – Tax Forms
6
Lesson 155 – Leases, Licenses, and Registration Forms
Lesson 156 – Transportation Schedules
Lesson 157 – Product Labels
Lesson 158 – Words and Symbols on Signs
7
Lesson 160 – Word Classifications

Lesson 170 – Word Analogies
8

Standard II – Comprehension Skills 08-11

Lesson 200-1 – Reading Strategies: Unit 1
Lesson 200-2 – Reading Strategies: Unit 2
Lesson 210 – Sequence of Events
8
Lesson 220 – Directions and Instructions
Lesson 230-1 – Cause and Effect: Unit 1
Lesson 230-2 – Cause and Effect: Unit 2

Lesson 240-1 – Main Ideas and Supporting Details: Unit 1
Lesson 240-2 – Main Ideas and Supporting Details: Unit 2
9
Lesson 240-3 – Main Ideas and Supporting Details: Unit 3

Lesson 250 – Conclusions and Generalizations

Lesson 260-1 – Fact and Opinion: Unit 1
Lesson 260-2 – Fact and Opinion: Unit 2
10
Lesson 270 – Writer’s Purpose


Standard III – Reference Skills 11-14

Lesson 310 – Guide Words

Lesson 320-1 – Dictionaries and Encyclopedias: Unit 1
11
Lesson 320-2 – Dictionaries and Encyclopedias: Unit 2

Lesson 330-1 – The Library: Unit 1
Lesson 330-2 – The Library: Unit 2

Lesson 340-1 – Newspapers and Books: Unit 1
12

Lesson 340-2 – Newspapers and Books: Unit 2

Lesson 350 – Sources of Information

Lesson 360 – Diagrams and Graphs
13
Lesson 370 – Tables and Charts

Lesson 380-1 – Maps: Unit 1
Lesson 380-2 – Maps: Unit 2
14


Standard IV – Literary Skills 14-15
Lesson 400 – Types of Literature
14
Lesson 410 – Elements of Literary Character
Lesson 420 – Techniques of Literature
15

Listing of Competencies for Reading 01-15

Standard I – Life-Oriented Vocabulary Skills 01-07
Standard II – Comprehension Skills 08-11
Standard III – Reference Skills 11-14
Standard IV – Literary Skills 14-15


Standard I – Life-Oriented Vocabulary Skills 01-07

Lesson 110 – Definitions and Explanations
Lesson 111 – Homonyms and General Context
Lesson 112 – Synonyms, Antonyms, and Figures of Speech

Lesson 120-1 – Prefixes: Unit 1
1
Lesson 120-2 – Prefixes: Unit 2
Lesson 120-3 – Prefixes: Unit 3
Lesson 121-1 – Suffixes: Unit 1
2
Lesson 121-2 – Suffixes – Unit 2

Lesson 130 – Abbreviations: Time
Lesson 131 – Abbreviations: Measurements
Lesson 132 – Abbreviations: Locations
Lesson 133 – Abbreviations: Miscellaneous and Symbols
3
Lesson 134 – Abbreviations: Help Wanted Ads

Lesson 140 – Contractions

Lesson 150 – Words Common to Forms
4
Lesson 151 – Employment Applications
Lesson 152 – Educational Applications
5
Lesson 153 – Financial Forms
Lesson 154 – Tax Forms
6
Lesson 155 – Leases, Licenses, and Registration Forms
Lesson 156 – Transportation Schedules
Lesson 157 – Product Labels
Lesson 158 – Words and Symbols on Signs
7
Lesson 160 – Word Classifications

Lesson 170 – Word Analogies
8

Standard II – Comprehension Skills 08-11

Lesson 200-1 – Reading Strategies: Unit 1
Lesson 200-2 – Reading Strategies: Unit 2
Lesson 210 – Sequence of Events
8
Lesson 220 – Directions and Instructions
Lesson 230-1 – Cause and Effect: Unit 1
Lesson 230-2 – Cause and Effect: Unit 2

Lesson 240-1 – Main Ideas and Supporting Details: Unit 1
Lesson 240-2 – Main Ideas and Supporting Details: Unit 2
9
Lesson 240-3 – Main Ideas and Supporting Details: Unit 3

Lesson 250 – Conclusions and Generalizations

Lesson 260-1 – Fact and Opinion: Unit 1
Lesson 260-2 – Fact and Opinion: Unit 2
10
Lesson 270 – Writer’s Purpose


Standard III – Reference Skills 11-14

Lesson 310 – Guide Words

Lesson 320-1 – Dictionaries and Encyclopedias: Unit 1
11
Lesson 320-2 – Dictionaries and Encyclopedias: Unit 2

Lesson 330-1 – The Library: Unit 1
Lesson 330-2 – The Library: Unit 2

Lesson 340-1 – Newspapers and Books: Unit 1
12

Lesson 340-2 – Newspapers and Books: Unit 2

Lesson 350 – Sources of Information

Lesson 360 – Diagrams and Graphs
13
Lesson 370 – Tables and Charts

Lesson 380-1 – Maps: Unit 1
Lesson 380-2 – Maps: Unit 2
14


Standard IV – Literary Skills 14-15
Lesson 400 – Types of Literature
14
Lesson 410 – Elements of Literary Character
Lesson 420 – Techniques of Literature
15

Listing of Competencies for Life Skills 28 Skills
Self-concept / Planning / Effective listening
Self-esteem / Managing time / Effective speaking
Self-confidence / Dealing with criticism / Assertiveness
Dealing with emotions / Clear thinking / Relating to people
Dealing with conflict / Identifying interests / Systems thinking
Dealing with stress / Identifying work style / Information seeking skills
Setting priorities / Why we work / Giving directions
Setting goals / Educational opportunities / Following directions
Decision-making / Resources for achievement
Solving problems / Dealing with failure

A / analyze, assess, define, demonstrate, describe, develop,
E / enumerate, explain, follow,
I / identify, interpret, locate,
O / set,
U /

Module 1 – Self-Concept 自我概念
Defining self-concept and related terms
Describing the role of self-concept in one’s life
Identifying strategies for developing a positive self-concept

Module 2 – Self-Esteem 自尊
Defining self-esteem
Explaining the importance of self-esteem in everyday life
Analyzing elements of one’s own self-esteem
Identifying strategies for increasing self-esteem

Module 3 – Self-Confidence 自信
Defining self-confidence and related terms
Identifying the origins of self-confidence
Identifying strategies for building self-confidence
Identifying strategies for maintaining self-confidence


Module 4 – Dealing with Emotions 妥善處理情緒
Defining common emotions
Identifying common negative emotions
Identifying strategies for dealing with negative emotions

Module 5 – Dealing with Conflict 妥善處理衝突
Defining conflict and related terms
Identifying the origins of conflict and situations in which conflict commonly occurs
Enumerating reasons for dealing with conflict
Identifying strategies for resolving conflict


Module 6 – Dealing with Stress 妥善處理壓力
Defining stress
Identifying the causes of stress
Explaining how the body responds to stress
Identifying strategies for handling stress
Identifying ways to prevent stress







Module 7 – Setting Priorities 設定優先順序
Defining priorities and related terms
Explaining the importance of setting priorities in one’s life
Identifying common priorities
Identifying and rank one’s own priorities

Module 8 – Setting Goals 設定目標
Defining goals and related terms
Explaining the importance of setting goals
Setting long-term goals
Setting short-term goals

Module 9 – Decision Making 決策
Defining decision
Explaining the nature of decisions
Explaining the importance of decisions relating to everyday life
Identifying the pitfalls that result in poor decisions
Enumerating the steps in the decision-making process


Module 10 – Solving Problems 解決問題
Defining problem and related terms
Explaining the nature of problems
Enumerating the steps in the problem-solving process

Module 11 – Planning 規劃
Defining plan and planning
Enumerating the steps in the planning process
Identifying the components of an action plan
Developing an action plan regarding one’s finances

Module 12 – Managing Time 管理時間
Defining time management and related terms
Explaining the importance of time management
Enumerating the advantages of good time management
Identifying the principles of good time management
Explaining common methods of time management


Module 13 – Dealing with Criticism 妥善處理批評
Defining criticism
Explaining the appropriate attitude to take toward criticism
Identifying the effects of criticism
Explaining destructive criticism
Explaining constructive criticism
Identifying guidelines for handling criticism constructively
Identifying guidelines for offering constructive criticism to others

Module 14 – Clear Thinking 清晰思考
Defining clear thinking and related terms
Explaining the importance of clear thinking
Enumerating the steps in the process of thinking clearly
Identifying common errors in reasoning or making judgments
Enumerating guidelines for accurately evaluating information
Enumerating the guidelines for achieving results-oriented thinking



Module 15 – Identifying Interests 明確找出興趣所在
Defining interest and related terms
Explaining the role of interests in a happy life
Explaining the basis upon which one identifies interests
Enumerating one’s leisure interests
Enumerating one’s educational interests
Enumerating one’s occupational interests

Module 16 – Identifying Work Styles 明確找出工作上班模式
Defining work style
Explaining the importance of work style
Identifying work styles found in the workplace
Explaining the advantages of matching work styles to one’s occupation

Module 17 – Why We Work 為何工作上班
Explaining the importance of work
Explaining the economic reasons for work
Explaining the social reasons for work
Explaining the psychological reasons for work


Module 18 – Educational Opportunities 求學進修機會
Identifying the basics of a good education
Explaining the types of education
Explaining various types of occupations
Identifying sources of education and occupational training

Module 19 – Resources for Achievement 達成成就所需資源
Defining resources
Explaining the importance of resources in everyday life
Enumerating intangible resources
Enumerating people resources
Enumerating material resources
Enumerating spiritual resources
Enumerating community resources


Module 20 – Dealing with Failure 妥善處理失敗
Identifying the consequences of failure
Identifying the causes of failure
Identifying the negative effects of failure
Identifying areas of life in which one might fail
Explaining how negative self-talk contributes to failure

Identifying strategies to avoid negative self-talk
Enumerating the steps to take when one fails
Identifying strategies to reduce the impact of failure












Module 21 – Effective Listening 有效傾聽
Explaining the importance of listening
Identifying effective listening practices
Identifying techniques for effective listening
Assessing one’s own listening habits
Explaining the advantages of good listening skills

Module 22 – Effective Speaking 有效發言
Identifying barriers to effective speaking
Enumerating the steps for preparing to speak
Enumerating the guidelines for effective speaking
Demonstrating effective speaking


Module 23 – Assertiveness 肯定態度
Defining assertiveness
Comparing aggressive, passive, and assertive behavior
Identifying personal rights to be protected
Explaining principles of behavior
Identifying strategies to become more assertive

Module 24 – Relating to People 與眾人之關係
Explaining the importance of relationships
Explaining how relationships are built
Describing the characteristics of a positive person


Module 25 – Systems Thinking 系統思考
Defining system and related terms
Enumerating practical examples of systems
Designing a hypothetical system
Explaining how the concept of systems affects thinking

Module 26 – Information-Seeking Skills 找尋資料之技巧
Explaining the importance of information in today’s world
Identifying sources of information
Identifying guidelines for seeking information
Locating and interpreting information from various sources



Module 27 – Giving Directions 指路
Explaining the importance of directions
Identifying the characteristics of good directions
Explaining how to give clear, accurate, concise oral directions for location and procedure
Explaining how to prepare clear, accurate, concise written directions for location and procedure

Module 28 – Following Directions 聽取或讀取指路
Explaining the importance of following directions correctly
Following oral directions correctly
Following written directions correctly