How to Write and Present a Speech

Six Steps to Writing an Effective Speech Select a Topic Create an outline Write the speech Apply gestures and vocal variety Provide and solicit feedback Self Critique and Prepare for the next speech

Select a Topic What is your general purpose? To motivate? Educate? Entertain?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf5AQp-mIqU What do you notice? What should we call this? How can we use this in our own speeches? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OobU3ENNlM&feature= share&list=PL899BEE952413A91E

After listening to other speeches, what do you want to include in your speech? What is your core message? What message do you want to share and what is your audience hoping to hear from you? How long is your speech?

An outline is a blueprint for your presentation. Create an outline An outline is a blueprint for your presentation. Generic Speech Outline has the following: Introduction Body Conclusion Example Outline #1 Establish topic and core message List supporting points Supporting Point One Supporting Point Two Supporting Point Three Conclusion– Recap main points summarize core message Call to action

Example of a Story Based Outline 1. Attention Grabbing Opening 2. Tell a story 3. Make a point. 2. Tell another story. 3. Make another point. 4. Memorable conclusion which ties all three stories together to support the core message

Reviewing the Videos Now we will watch the video speeches again. We will write an outline of those speeches to include: • Opening: • Core message: • Body • Conclusion

3. Write the speech Just start writing. Do not over think things. Do NOT wait until the night before it is due.

Editing with Binoculars and Magnifying Glass Edit for… Focus: be merciless, ever element supports your core message. Clarity order it logically Concision it’s all about word choice Continuity transition words/phrases make it flow Variety is everything you say essential Impact create a vivid image, craft memorable lines

Time To Practice Speaking! Now time to present!!! Just like the speeches we watched, a good speech will have an influx of your vocals and you may often (NOT always use gestures to show importance. Too many gestures can become very distracting) Time To Practice Speaking! Practice reading your speech for power or volume. Practice the silence as well as the words. Practice stopping at the end of sentences, pausing at a comma Power Pitch Pace Pauses Remember when people get nervous they tend to speak quickly, pace yourself.