Presented by Ranga Rodrigo based on Toastmasters Competent Communication Manual
OpeningBodyConclusion
Select your topicMake an outlineDevelop the openingDraft the bodyThe conclusion
Select your topicMake an outlineDevelop the openingDraft the bodyThe conclusion
Opening Capture audience attention Leads into speech topic Body Main point ▪ Subpoint ▪ Support material Main point ▪ Subpoint ▪ Support material Main point ▪ Subpoint ▪ Support material Conclusion Review or summary Call to action or memorable statement
Assemble your ideas logically. Use a good sequence.
Chronological Department’s 40 th anniversary speech Spatial Expose floor plan Causal (effect cause) Hurricanes
Comparative Two proposals to improve literacy skills Topical Splits main topic into subtopics: How can E-club serve Problem-Solution Illiteracy educate parents
OpeningBodyConclusion
A startling question or challenging statementAn appropriate quotation, illustration or storyA display of some object or pictureAn attention-getting generalization
An apologetic statement Unrelated story or joke A commonplace observation delivered in a commonplace manner A long or slow-moving statement or story A trite question, such as “Did you ever stop to think … ?”
OpeningBodyConclusion
Main partThree to five main ideas or factsSmall note cards, one per ideaMain points and sub points
Main point Subpoint Support material Main point Subpoint Support material Main point Subpoint Support material
Eating fruits and vegetables provides nutrients your body needs to function. Easting fruits and vegetables protects against the effects of aging. Eating fruits and vegetables reduces the risk of cancer and heart disease.
Reasons for illiteracy Vicious cycle of illiteracy Solving illiteracy by education
Clarify EmphasizeProve
Statistics Testimony Examples, stories, anecdotes Visual aids Facts
“They contain carbohydrates, proteins and fats the body uses to generate energy or build cells.”
According to the findings of Prof. Chandra Gunawardana, one out of four children attribute absenteeism to economic reasons, but only one out of six parents do so. Although parents do not want to accept, children suffer do to the family economic situation.
Help audience move smoothly from one point to the next.
Afterwards Also But Consequently Consider Finally Instead Later Meanwhile Moreover Next Than Yet
According to As a result For Example For instance In addition Let’s begin with More importantly This means To illustrate
“We must consider three things in developing this new product. First is …. Second is ….Third is ….” “Illiteracy is real, but why does it continue? “
OpeningBodyConclusion
Convey main points memorably.Leave a lasting impression.Suggest a course of action. Final remark: challenge, question, anecdote or quotation.
OpeningBodyConclusion