Speech Format Introduction Body Conclusion Attention device State purpose of speech State 3 DIFFERENT main ideas Body 2-3 paragraphs discussing your main ideas Restate main idea at the beginning of paragraph All details Conclusion Restate purpose Restate main ideas Closing Remark Speech Format

How do I start writing my speech? Brainstorm List ideas on paper… do not over analyze your ideas. Put them ALL on paper. College, University, or Trade school Country, Culture, Vacation destination/cruise Famous Biography Hobby, sport, extra-curricular event Product Evaluate Now evaluate your ideas based on the criteria below Can I create 3 DIFFERENT main ideas about this topic and provide support/examples for each Can I speak on the topic for 2-3 minutes Can I answer audience member questions about the topic

Why should I outline?? Organize, by ordering your ideas and creating a cohesive flow to your speech Helps you to not forget or leave anything important out of your speech. Two Types Sentence best for beginning speech writing Word best for presentation (on notecard)

Outline Example Intro: Body: Academics Extra-curriculars Campus Life “Hook em’ Horns” Univ. of Texas MIs Acad, ExCur, Camp life Outline Example Body: Academics Majors Stats of success Departments Extra-curriculars Sports Fine Arts Clubs/Orgs Campus Life Greek Dorms Traditions Conclusion: All in all, UT… MIs Acad, ExCur, Camp life “Hook em’ Horns”

How do I get the audience’s attention? Attention devices should be RELEVANT to the purpose of the speech. Can be subtle, but should naturally lead to your topic. Easiest way to grab attention: Rhetorical Question: A question that does not require, and should not wait for/expect, an answer. Other attention devices: Quotes, facts, statistics (Must be cited and true) Humorous, historical, or personal story statement

Body Paragraphs Longest section of your speech which includes: A paragraph per main idea listed in your introduction… and written in the same order. Details, details, details Supports/proves your main ideas Facts, examples, stats, etc… MUST be verbally cited in presentations, and nonverbally cited in written speech.

How do I write the body of a speech? Body Writing Process Select an organizational pattern Develop supporting details for each of your main ideas (proof or justification) Use transitions

Some organizational patterns Topical/Logical use when you have several ideas and one idea seems to naturally precede the other Chronological uses time sequence as a framework Classification Puts things into categories or classes Problem-Solution The first part of the speech outlines the problem and the second part presents the solution

Supporting Details!! Helps the audience understand and believe your ideas, as well as stay interested in your topic. Do not repeat your details. All paragraphs should have different main ideas, therefore requiring different examples/details. Facts, Statistics, Percentages (must cite sources) Personal Examples Stories Memories

Transitions Words or phrases that help you move smoothly from one idea to another. See CLASS COPY handout

Body Paragraph Format Reference main idea of the paragraph Examples/details/facts to support main idea Finish by reminding the audience how M. I. supports your speech purpose. (helps to transition to next M.I.) Do not overlap information in your paragraphs. Each one should contain DIFFERENT examples and details from the others.

How to write a conclusion? Signpost transition (avoid “in conclusion”) Inform the audience you are about to close, and of the purpose of your speech. Ex: “All in all…” “To wrap up...” Review Your 3 main ideas of the speech. (do not tell any new information or examples) Ex: “I admire him/her because…” (3 main ideas) Closing Remark Links the conclusion to the introduction. Gives the audience a reason to remember what you have said and to make them think about your purpose. (statement or rhetorical question)

Outline Example Intro: Body: Academics Extra-curriculars Campus Life “Hook em’ Horns” Univ. of Texas MIs Acad, ExCur, Camp life Outline Example Body: Academics Majors Stats of success Departments Extra-curriculars Sports Fine Arts Clubs & Orgs Campus Life Greek Dorms Traditions Conclusion: All in all, UT… MIs Acad, ExCur, Camp life “Hook em’ Horns”