Speech Project Lesson 2: Developing Supporting Evidence Ms. Foley 2014-2015

Developing Supporting Evidence Good speeches contain accurate, relevant, and interesting supporting material in the form of: Examples Narratives Testimony Facts Statistics These are the building blocks that give substance to your speech points.

Examples Examples illustrate, describe, or represent things. Brief example: offers a single illustration of a point. Extended example: offers a multifaceted illustration – it goes more in-depth. Hypothetical Example: gives an example of what MIGHT happen.

Narratives and Testimonials A narrative can be personal or someone else’s experience. Stories and narratives can add emotion to your speech and help the audience relate to your topic. A testimonial is an eye-witness account from either an expert or a normal person. Testimonials tend to be much drier than stories and present just the facts.

Facts and Statistics Facts represent documented occurrences (actual events, dates, times, people, and places). Statistics are quantified evidence that summarizes, compares, or predicts things. All facts and statistics in your speech must be backed up by a source. Orally reference your sources in your speech. Ex. “According to The National Weather Service, Seattle gets 45 inches of precipitation a year.”

Brainstorming Supporting Evidence What types of supporting evidence do you think you’ll use in your speech? Where do you think you can find this information? Begin to outline your speech: Topic Purpose Thesis Statement Main Idea 1 – Supporting Evidence Main Idea 2 – Supporting Evidence Main Idea 3 – Supporting Evidence Concluding Statement