Ways to start and end a speech Lesson 03
objectives SWBAT Apply knowledge of speech openings and closing in a formal outline. Create a formal introduction and conclusion for upcoming speech presentations.
People remember best how you start and how you end! Open your speech to grab your audience’s attention and tease them s they want to hear more!
Introductions typically have three (3) parts Opening A Hook: Speech tease or preview (your audience wants to know WIIFM) WIIFM=What’s in it for me Transition to point 1
5 Types of speech openings/closings Ask a thought provoking QUESTION Make a startling STATEMENT Use a QUOTE or POEM Tell a STORY Tell a relevant JOKE
DON’T APOLOGIZE, RAMBLE, OR ASK A TRITE QUESTION
MEMORIZE AND PRACTICE YOUR OPENING AND CLOSING STATEMENTS Your conclusion should summarize your main ideas and end with a bang!
In addition to the 5 openings/closings above, here are a couple of other closings Circular: Tie the end of the speech to the beginning Call for action