INTRODUCTION SPEECHES A LOOK AT THE ORGANIZATION & OUTLINE FORMAT
THE OUTLINE I. Introduction to ______________ I. Introduction to ______________ A. Attention Getter B. Thesis ( subject + 3 main points)
Get their attention!! Tell a joke Tell a funny or interesting story Use a song lyric Tell how you got a nickname Be creative!!
II. First Main Point A. Detail/Support B. Detail/Support Transition statement III. Second Main Point A. Detail/Support 1. sub-point 2. sub-point B. Detail/Support Transition Statement IV. Third Main Point A. Detail/Support B. Detail/Support Transition Statement
How do I set up my main points? Chronological (time order) Past,present, future Early years to now Topical (subject order) Spatial (physical order) Not appropriate when introducing a person
V. Conclusion A. Summary B. Effective Closing
Don’t stop with “That’s it” Plan a statement that completes the speech Tie back in to your attention getter
TELL THEM WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO TELL THEM TELL THEM TELL THEM WHAT YOU TOLD THEM What? Intro, 3 main points, conclusion
How can I get an “A”? Time Limit (2 minutes) Introduction (attention getter & thesis) Three Main Points (organized logically) Conclusion ( summarize & close effectively) Voice & Poise (speak loudly & clearly, stand tall, look at your audience)
PREPARE Plan your speech using the outline Write notes on note cards Practice your speech out loud Remember that the best way to ease stagefright is to be prepared!!!