Im really scared to give a speech.?

Question

For english at school we have to read a book, which i've already done, and then give an oral book report by yourself. I'm really scared of this and i don't know why. See atm, i'm like kinda get over a friendship i had with this girl that turned out to be totally perthitic, and she's in my class, but i really hate book reports, like going up there by myself and talking to everyone. Anyway, it is going to be video taped and everthing. I feel so bad, i just want to get out of it, but everyone has to do it. :( I have to do a summary and i have to give eye contact and i have to stand there all alone with everyone looking at me. I really don't want to do it. I was even in tears because of it. I have a week to have it ready, and i don't know what i'm going to write, led a lone do. I'm petrified :(

help me please!!!

Answer 1

You first problem is the report. you need to write it. or at least get something down about it. then at least you have a start.

for the public speaking.... a good method would be to get a magazine or a newspaper and stand in front of the mirror and talk. just keep reading different articles and listen to different ways that you can speak. you need to speak slowly, if you speak at your normal pace then people will struggle to keep up. so clear and slow are the best.

on the day, make sure you have your notes in order. i don't know if you have to read it word for word or from notes, either way make sure you have them in the right order, and the font is large enough so that you don't get lost.

you don't have to make eye contact - look at someone's forehead and they think you're looking them in the eye but you aren't!

forget about the girl. there will be bigger challenges in life. dont let your grade suffer because of her.