An easy way to plan and organize an outstanding speech. The Hamburger Method An easy way to plan and organize an outstanding speech.

Basic Speech Format Introduction Body Conclusion

Introduction – The Top Bun Introduces the main subject of the speech to the audience, and prepares them for what you are about to talk about. Introduction

Introduction Attention-Getter- used at the beginning to get the audience’s attention. Examples: Quotation-using a famous quote that is related to your topic. “Martin Luther King, Jr. once stated: ‘I have a dream.’” Rhetorical Question -asking a question that does not require an answer or that answers itself. It must be related to the topic. “How many of you have ever wondered…?”, “Did you know….?”, “How would you feel…?”

Introduction Attention-Getter Examples: Humor-tell a joke or a humorous story that is related to your topic. Startling Statement or question-saying or asking something outrageous or exciting that will surprise the audience or raise their curiosity. Relate it to your topic.

Introduction Attention-Getter Examples: Story - tell a short story related to your topic that will help you get your audience’s attention Facts - use a fact to introduce your topic. “According to Newsweek magazine, 2 out of 3 pregnancies are to unmarried women.” It must be a factual statement that will impact your audience and is related to your topic.

Introduction Research shows that alcoholism is the most prevalent form of drug abuse in the United States today,

Introduction Link- A brief sentence that ties your attention getter to your thesis or controlling statement. The link should also connect your audience with the subject you are going to talk about.

Introduction Research shows that alcoholism is the most prevalent form of drug abuse in the United States today, but what research doesn’t show is how it is also the most destructive.

Introduction Thesis / Controlling Statement - tells your reason for giving information. It is the central idea of the speech. “Today I will be talking to you about the effects of alcoholism on a family.” “Today I will introduce myself to you by showing you 3 items that are important in my life.”

Introduction Research shows that alcoholism is the most prevalent form of drug abuse in the United States today, but what research doesn’t show is how it is also the most destructive. Today I will be talking to you about the effects of alcoholism on a family.

Introduction Preview Statement-tells what you will talk about during the speech. It gives the audience an idea of the main points you will talk about. “I will describe how alcohol can affect your health, your job, and your relationships.” “I will show you my favorite coin, my grandma’s ring, and a picture of my family.”

Introduction Research shows that alcoholism is the most prevalent form of drug addiction in the United States today, but what research doesn’t show is how it is also the most destructive. Today I will be talking to you about the effects of alcoholism on a family. I will describe how alcohol can affect your health, your job, and your relationships.

Body – The Meat of the Matter This is where you actually start talking about the topic. This is where you include all your juicy details. Body

Body Main Ideas – The main points you want to make. Also used as main headings to tell the audience what you are about to talk about. Examples: Main Idea 1: Alcohol affects your health. Main Idea 2: Alcohol affects your job. Main Idea 3: Alcohol affects your family life.

Body Supporting Details – For every main idea that you have, you must include at least 2 supporting details that back up what you are saying. Example: Main Idea 1: Alcohol can affect your health. evidence 1: Can lead to liver disease. evidence 2: Can get alcohol poisoning

Body Transitions - connect speech parts together so they make sense. “The first area alcohol will affect is your health………. Your job is the second area that suffers from alcoholism …… Finally, the alcoholic’s family is affected….”

Conclusion – Bottom Bun Finishes the speech with a quick reminder of what was said and a spectacular fireworks show that everyone will remember. Conclusion

Conclusion Summary-reminds the audience of your main ideas. It briefly goes over what you talked about. Concluding statement-ties into the introduction, leaves the audience with something to remember. It must match your speech and make sense with the topic. It lets the audience know you are finished.

“that’s all” or “I’m finished.” Conclusion Don’t say “that’s it” or “that’s all” or “I’m finished.” If you have a good conclusion, your audience is smart enough to know when you are finished.