Organizing a Speech Speech is a mirror of the soul: as a man speaks, so is he. Publilius Syrus (ca.100 BC), Maxims
CAPTURE Startling statement Quotation Rhetorical question Illustration Get the attention of your audience immediately with one of these: Startling statement Quotation Rhetorical question Illustration Humorous anecdote Other
MOTIVATE Penalty Reward Curiosity Motivate your audience to listen by applying any of the following: Penalty Reward Curiosity
ASSERT & PREVIEW Think of this as your thesis: here you must state your assertion (main point) and give a brief summary of your presentation, or how you’re going to prove that point.
POINT & SUPPORT This is the body of your speech. Make a few points that support your assertion, but be sure to develop each point with ample support. Support might come from testimony, illustration, etc., just like it would in an essay. Transition between each point!
ACTION/REACTION Return to your capture Restate your assertion Your conclusion. In it, you might: Return to your capture Restate your assertion Emphasize the importance of your assertion MOST IMPORTANTLY, YOU SHOULD Call for a specific action/reaction from your audience
TTAPP & ROUGH DRAFTS Monday: Work day TTAPP: Monday (we’ll conference, too) Writing mentor presentations: Tues Rhetorical devices quiz: Wednesday Rough draft due on Thursday/Friday (depending on class period)