Speech Notes Linn-Mar High School Speech

Preparing the Speech Pre-writing skills

I. Determine the Purpose A. The purpose is the same for all speeches 1. To pass on ideas 2. To pass on feelings 3. To give information to an audience 4. To get a favorable response B.Ask these questions: 1. What is my purpose? a. Inform b. Persuade c. Explain process d. Entertain

I. Determine Purpose cont. 2. Who is my audience? a. classmates b. workers c. teacher d. boss 3. What is my topic? 4. How long should it be? 5. Can I have a visual aid?

II. Selecting and Narrowing Topic A. Can usually be on any subject 1. You like the topic 2. Audience will get somthing from it B. Should be current C. Sources for finding topics 1. vertical file a. newspaper clippings b. brochures c, pamphlets 2. Reader's Guide t Periodical Literature a. magazines b. ariticles

II. Selecting and Narrowing Topic cont 3. Newspapers 4. Encyclopdias 5. WWW D. Decide how much info will fit in alloted

III. Research and Analyzing Topic A. Write down your thoughts B. Write down ideas from friends C. Find factual detail 1. books 2. magazines 3. WWW D. Use a type of KWL chart to organize

Writing the Speech pre-perfomance skills

I. Style of Writing A. Much like writing a paper 1. clear 2. natural 3. write like you talk B. Must have 3 parts 1. beginning a. introduction b. thesis c. transition to body 2. middle a. facts b. support 3. end-wrap up

I. Style of Writing cont. C. To be heard not read 1. vivid, concrete words 2. create clear, colorful picture 3. bounce & glide NOT plod

II. Introduction, Body, & Conclusion A. Introduction 1. Should do a. gain attention b. make clear topic c. get audience interested d. lead into the main body 2. Can use a. an amazing fact b. series of interesting questions-caution c. a humorous/touching story d. a short demonstration

A. Introduction cont e. colorful illustration or visual aid 1) power point 2) pictures 3) transparency 4) hand out-caution 5) any other form of visual f. a short history of the topic g. a personal reason for picking topic

II. Introduction, Body & Conclusion cont B. The Body 1. move smoothly from point to point 2. cover topic completely 3. use your language-"Big" words don't impress 4. don't just recite facts 5. have support 6. arrange in best possible organization pattern a. order of Importance b. chronological c. comparison d. cause and effect e. topical

B. The Body cont. 6. give detail 7. If opinion-facts to support a. fact vs. opinion 1) fact-specific statement based on truth 2) opinion-view of r belief held by a person b. form an opinion 1) understand and believe the opinion you support 2) ok to believe something others don't c. writing an opinion statement 1) formula specific subject+opinion/feeling=statement 2) Use "I believe..."

B. The Body cont. d. support you opinion 1) clear, provable facts 2) don't exaggerate a fact e. Organize your facts-two basic ways 1) state opinion or belief in beginning 2) start with facts leading to belief f. Meaningless/Misleading Ideas 1) don't jump to conclusions 2) avoid simple facts most people know 3) avoid exaggerations 4) avoid only appealing to feelings 5) avoid partial or half truths

II. Introduction, Body, & Conclusion cont C. The Conclusion 1. Remind audience of purpose 2. Restate (not repeat) thesis 3. Tell Importance 4. Invite them: a. get involved b. learn more c. try it sometime 5. Know exactly-word for word- end statement(s) a. don't say "that's my speech" b. "the end"

Delivery Preparation before you speak

III. Preparing for Delivery A. Always write or type your copy (notes) neatly & leave extra wide margins B. Never run a sentence from one page to another C. Don't abbreviate unless you explain them 1. YMCA 2. FBI 3. ppl-people 4. w/ or w/o-with or without D. Number each page or note card

Practice final step before you speak

IV. Practicing the Delivery A. Practice outloud B. Have someone listen and offer ideas C. Stand in front of a mirror D. Tape yourself E. Become familiar enough to get out of notes F. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!

Speaking The big day!

V. Giving your Speech A. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE B. Speak loudly and clearly--don't yell! C. Don't rush 1. Take your time 2. let voice add color and interest D. Use your hands 1. use to hold visual aid 2. for demonstration 3. hold note cards 4. have gestures that enhance-NOT DISTRACT 5, relax-enjoy the process

Timing: Here is how the timing will work: If the speech is 3-5—3 to 3:5 =3 3:6 to 4:4=3.5 4:5 to 5=4 If the speech is 5-7—5 to5:5=3 5:6 to 6:4=3.5 6:5 to 7=4 If the speech is 7-10—7 to8=3 8:1 to 9=3.5 9:1 to 10=4 If you go under or over, you could lose points, so be sure to edit.