I've got to give a 10min talk to a class of 40 young boys and girls


What all should I keep in my mind as in body language, facial expressions and eye contact

Not an expert, but done public speaking a few times myself.


Body Language: That really depends on what your speech is about. If you are presenting something to be persuasive, try to keep a strong stance to make the listener feel the power behind your words. If you are talking about something of their interest, try to just be relaxed and take in the bearing of the crowd. Don't make anything too elaborate though: You want them focused on your words, not the crane style you are doing.

Facial Expressions: Again, depends on what you are presenting. However, if you have key points, try to emphasize those. Elevate your voice and change your tone when saying something something important, and your face will move naturally. However: Make sure that you aren't constantly frowning/etc. People tend to react more positively to the speech on someone who smiles.

Eye Contact: Try to simply gaze around the room, in a smooth manner. Most young people feel pressured when looked directly at for any period. Don't jump from face to face, pretend there is a bug flying around the room, and follow it. That way, most, if not all, of your listeners will feel that you were talking to them, but not focusing on them.
However, if you are presenting something different, such as a monologue from a play, try to focus your attention of as many spots/areas as there are people you are talking to, that way your listeners can take in the atmosphere of your speech.

Also: Don't be afraid of asking the organizer of the even if you may use a podium to stand behind or a chair to sit on, whatever will work for what you are presenting.

If you provide more information on what you are presenting, more accurate help could be given.

OK I've to give a speech on UN's international year of Reconciliation(2009). M going to talk about how to reconcile with your own self, a bit heavy and serious topic so m scared my audience's attention may waver or they me get bored and I don't want that

How to make young people interested in this topic..?

Well, what I would suggest would be to relate the UN's reconciliation and self reconciliation to something that that age group could focus on.
If you Can find something that relates your listeners to your topic, you should be able to keep their attention. You said it's 10 minutes long, so a short introduction, how it relates to them, back on topic, and then once or twice referring back to how it relates to them in your speech, and then something at the end, should hold their attention firm.
Also, it's a great idea to have strong self confidence.

How young are we talking about? High school, middle?

No University students, almost all are in there early 20's and 1 or 2 are 25+

Okay, well, that should be even easier then, since people around that age seem to be more aware to the world around them, and therefore should be more focused in politics and world conflict.

Good Luck!
If you have any more questions, just ask!

Hey,tough subject to keep an audience attention.

Use visuals.ex; power point,posters flip chart.

10 minutes is not long.. 1.say what your going to say.
2.say it.
3.recap on wha your have just said.

If you could stick to 3 or 4 points you'll get the message across.

Good luck!