Introductions And Conclusions….

Introduction Techniques Quote Anecdote Cartoon/Media

Quote Quote from someone famous (No relatives, classmates, or teachers) On topic; No random quotes that have nothing to do with the speech Used mostly for prepared speeches

Anecdote Personal Story Can be fact or fiction Used mostly with Impromptu speaking

Cartoon/Media Anything you see on News, Newspapers, Magazines, etc. Paraphrasing the Cartoon, Using the media to back up your point Used rarely with Impromptu

Intro Technique for the Gum topic: Introduction Technique: Anecdote “While sitting in my debate class, waiting for my teacher to start her lecture, I grabbed the table to scoot my chair in. I then realized that I was stuck to the table thanks to a nice, juicy, unsanitary, fresh piece of already been chewed bubblegum.”

Justification Where you tie in your technique to your speech Should flow naturally if the technique is not random Can be all of One Sentence Shouldn’t be more than 2

Continued Introduction for Gum: Justification: Don’t you hate when that happens? So that is why, if you ask me, ‘Should gum be allowed in school?’ I have to answer no!

Sign Post This is where you tell them what you’re going to tell them It’s like a preview to your speech External Analysis Aids in communicating your message

Signpost for Gum: “I say no because of three main reasons. First, it increases distractions. Second, it presents a cleanliness problem. Lastly, it promotes bad habits for children with still forming minds.”

You would then go into the body of your speech using a transitional phrase such as: “Let’s look at increased distractions first…” Explain the internal analysis (a’s and b’s) for each of the main points. DON’T RUSH! Make sure that you use a strategy, such as cause and effect.

Conclusion Intro, But Backwards! Signpost, Justification, Technique Review and Remember Is not part of the outline, but part of the speech

Signpost for conclusion: “So for the three reasons I’ve discussed: increased distractions, cleanliness problems, and bad habits…”

Justification for Conclusion: “…I must repeat my answer of no to the question ‘Should gum be allowed in school?’”

Intro Technique for Conclusion “But until others agree with me, You better believe I will check underneath the tables before I scoot my chair in!” *Please note, you are not repeating the story, just referring back to it. Be Creative!