1. CHAPTER 9 ORGANIZING YOUR SPEECH

2. THE INTRODUCTION Attention-Getters- The first words you say to an audience must make them want to listen to you. They must get attention. 1. Ask a question 2. Make a reference 3. Make a startling statement 4. Give a quotation 5. Tell a (SHORT) story that relates to the topic Link- Connects your Attention-Getter to your Thesis Thesis and Preview- tells your audience exactly what you are speaking about (topic and 3 main points)

3. THE BODY Purpose Statement- “The purpose of this speech is to (persuade/inform) the audience about_______________.” GOES AT THE TOP OF YOUR OUTLINE Main Headings- the 3 main points that support your topic. (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, etc.) Supporting material- the evidence for you point (A, B, C, D, etc.) Details- explain your supporting material (1, 2, 3, 4, etc.) RULE- If you have I, you must have a II. If you have an A, you must have a B. If you have a 1 you must have a 2. You can’t have less that 2 of any part of your outline. MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE TRANSITION WORDS!

4. THE CONCLUSION “ TELL’EM WHAT YOU’RE GONNA TELL’EM, TELL’EM, AND THEN TELL’EM WHAT YOU TOLD’EM.” Part 1) Summary- Remind your audience of the main headings that you covered in your speech. Repeat your thesis, also. Part 2) Clincher/Final Impression- Similar to Attention- Getters. You can quote, question, refer, tell a story, or make a startling statement. Needs to fit the tone of your speech and make sense!

5. EXAMPLE Purpose Statement I.Introduction A.Attention-Getter B.Thesis C.Preview II. Main Heading #1 with transition word A. Support 1. Detail 2. Detail V. Conclusion A. Summary B. Thesis C. Clincher REPEATS X 3 REPEATS