PUBLIC SPEAKING No Fear

Basic Speech Outline Introduction Main body Conclusion

Introduction Attention getter Significance Thesis statement Transition into your first main point

Main Body First main point Sub-points and supporting material Transition closing off main point one and opening main point two Second main point Transition closing off main point two and opening main point three Third main point Transition into conclusion

Conclusion Review of main points Final statement

Attention getter Rhetorical question Story Startling statement Startling statistic Humor

Significance Give the audience a reason to listen to your speech Motivate them by telling them how the topic is relevant to their lives

Thesis Statement Captures the central idea or specific purpose of your speech List main points you will cover

Write out and memorize introduction This will help you maintain eye contact with the audience MUST engage audience in intro because that is what will determine whether they listen to the rest of your speech Do not memorize the rest of your speech

Tip for Strong Conclusion Use a relevant quotation If you started with a story, you can save the punch line for the conclusion Language should be powerful and direct

Delivery Volume Pauses Eye contact Tone variation Posture Appearance Movement Facial expression