Putting Your Speech Together
Every good speech has . . . Introduction Body Graceful Conclusion
Preparing the Body 3 – 4 Sub topics related to the topic Brainstorm possible topics, then pick the best few that match your speech Look on page 43 for examples
A word on choosing subtopics Each supporting point contains only one idea Supporting points are NOT repeated or restated Each supporting point RELATES to the main point Each supporting point has equal level of importance
Each supporting point contains only one idea Small cars are better than large cars They are less expensive and easier to park They get better gas mileage What is wrong?
Supporting points are NOT repeated or restated Students dislike the school cafeteria There is little to chose from The food is too expensive The menu is extremely limited What is wrong?
Each supporting point RELATES to the main point Alchohalism is an international problem Russia has a high alcholism rate France has the highest alcohalism rate in Europe Alcoholics have more car accidents than nondrinkers Japan has a severe juvenile alcoholism problem What is wrong?
Each supporting point has an equal level of Importance Sales in South America have fallen drastically Colombia Lima Ecuador What is wrong?
You teach the class Create a Wrong Example Create a Right example
Grab Their Attention! Introductions have 2 parts Hook – attention getting opener Preview of the Body topics
What can I use for an Introduction? Tell a story Ask a question ?????? Shock the audience with an amazing fact or quote
Good Introductions Capture the listener’s attention Makes the interested in the rest of the speech Helps them follow your information Tells them what to expect from you in your speech
Practice the HOOK
End with Poise Graceful Conclusions have 2 parts A summary of the main points Witty ending (show your humor!)
Never end a speech with: That’s It That’s my speech I’m done
Practice a Witty End
Meaningful Object Speech Must have Objective and Subjective information Objective Info: Factual Info Subjective Info: personal opinions and feelings
Practice Objective Information Subjective Information
Your Speech 2-3 minutes MUST have Rubric p. 250 Intro Graceful Conclusion Body Topics: Objective Information Subjective Information Rubric p. 250