Steps to Writing a Successful Speech

Brainstorm pick the idea that you can write the best speech about make sure it is not too general make sure it is not too specific too general = too much information to choose from = hard to focus your speech too specific = not be enough information

Purpose? what is the purpose of your speech? to entertain? to inform? to persuade?

Outline point form introduction body - 3 or 4 main points or arguments conclusion

Introduction amusing interesting story quotation question fact not “Hi my name is Billy-Bob and today I’m going to talk to you about …”

Body 3-4 paragraphs should develop your idea logically one idea should follow another in an order that makes sense or is linked use “CRREST”: comparisons repetition reasons examples statistics testimonies

Conclusion not abrupt not necessarily “thank you” can restate or refocus your speech (look to your introduction) make sure you stayed on topic!

Editing edit and practice (out loud) have friends check for: logical sequence awkward wording strong words timing voice and posture