1. Speech Format Introduction Body Conclusion Attention device
State purpose of speech
State 3 DIFFERENT main ideas
Body
2-3 paragraphs discussing your main ideas
Restate main idea at the beginning of paragraph
All details
Conclusion
Restate purpose
Restate main ideas
Closing Remark
Speech Format

2. How do I start writing my speech?
Brainstorm
List ideas on paper… do not over analyze your ideas. Put them ALL on paper.
College, University, or Trade school
Country, Culture, Vacation destination/cruise
Famous Biography
Hobby, sport, extra-curricular event
Product
Evaluate
Now evaluate your ideas based on the criteria below
Can I create 3 DIFFERENT main ideas about this topic and provide support/examples for each
Can I speak on the topic for 2-3 minutes
Can I answer audience member questions about the topic

3. Why should I outline??
Organize, by ordering your ideas and creating a cohesive flow to your speech
Helps you to not forget or leave anything important out of your speech.
Two Types
Sentence best for beginning speech writing
Word best for presentation (on notecard)

4. Outline Example Intro: Body: Academics Extra-curriculars Campus Life
“Hook em’ Horns”
Univ. of Texas
MIs
Acad, ExCur, Camp life
Outline Example
Body:
Academics
Majors
Stats of success
Departments
Extra-curriculars
Sports
Fine Arts
Clubs/Orgs
Campus Life
Greek
Dorms
Traditions
Conclusion:
All in all, UT…
MIs
Acad, ExCur, Camp life
“Hook em’ Horns”

5. How do I get the audience’s attention?
Attention devices should be RELEVANT to the purpose of the speech.
Can be subtle, but should naturally lead to your topic.
Easiest way to grab attention:
Rhetorical Question: A question that does not require, and should not wait for/expect, an answer.
Other attention devices:
Quotes, facts, statistics (Must be cited and true)
Humorous, historical, or personal story statement

6. Body Paragraphs Longest section of your speech which includes:
A paragraph per main idea listed in your introduction… and written in the same order.
Details, details, details
Supports/proves your main ideas
Facts, examples, stats, etc… MUST be verbally cited in presentations, and nonverbally cited in written speech.

7. How do I write the body of a speech?
Body Writing Process
Select an organizational pattern
Develop supporting details for each of your main ideas (proof or justification)
Use transitions

8. Some organizational patterns
Topical/Logical
use when you have several ideas and one idea seems to naturally precede the other
Chronological
uses time sequence as a framework
Classification
Puts things into categories or classes
Problem-Solution
The first part of the speech outlines the problem and the second part presents the solution

9. Supporting Details!!
Helps the audience understand and believe your ideas, as well as stay interested in your topic.
Do not repeat your details. All paragraphs should have different main ideas, therefore requiring different examples/details.
Facts, Statistics, Percentages (must cite sources)
Personal
Examples
Stories
Memories

10. Transitions
Words or phrases that help you move smoothly from one idea to another.
See CLASS COPY handout

11. Body Paragraph Format Reference main idea of the paragraph
Examples/details/facts to support main idea
Finish by reminding the audience how M. I. supports your speech purpose. (helps to transition to next M.I.)
Do not overlap information in your paragraphs.
Each one should contain DIFFERENT examples
and details from the others.

12. How to write a conclusion?
Signpost transition (avoid “in conclusion”)
Inform the audience you are about to close, and of the purpose of your speech.
Ex: “All in all…” “To wrap up...”
Review
Your 3 main ideas of the speech. (do not tell any new information or examples)
Ex: “I admire him/her because…” (3 main ideas)
Closing Remark
Links the conclusion to the introduction.
Gives the audience a reason to remember what you have said and to make them think about your purpose. (statement or rhetorical question)

13. Outline Example Intro: Body: Academics Extra-curriculars Campus Life
“Hook em’ Horns”
Univ. of Texas
MIs
Acad, ExCur, Camp life
Outline Example
Body:
Academics
Majors
Stats of success
Departments
Extra-curriculars
Sports
Fine Arts
Clubs & Orgs
Campus Life
Greek
Dorms
Traditions
Conclusion:
All in all, UT…
MIs
Acad, ExCur, Camp life
“Hook em’ Horns”