1. Putting Your Speech Together

2. Every good speech has . . .
Introduction
Body
Graceful Conclusion

3. Preparing the Body 3 – 4 Sub topics related to the topic
Brainstorm possible topics, then pick the best few that match your speech
Look on page 43 for examples

4. A word on choosing subtopics
Each supporting point contains only one idea
Supporting points are NOT repeated or restated
Each supporting point RELATES to the main point
Each supporting point has equal level of importance

5. Each supporting point contains only one idea
Small cars are better than large cars
They are less expensive and easier to park
They get better gas mileage
What is wrong?

6. Supporting points are NOT repeated or restated
Students dislike the school cafeteria
There is little to chose from
The food is too expensive
The menu is extremely limited
What is wrong?

7. Each supporting point RELATES to the main point
Alchohalism is an international problem
Russia has a high alcholism rate
France has the highest alcohalism rate in Europe
Alcoholics have more car accidents than nondrinkers
Japan has a severe juvenile alcoholism problem
What is wrong?

8. Each supporting point has an equal level of Importance
Sales in South America have fallen drastically
Colombia
Lima
Ecuador
What is wrong?

9. You teach the class
Create a Wrong Example
Create a Right example

10. Grab Their Attention! Introductions have 2 parts
Hook – attention getting opener
Preview of the Body topics

11. What can I use for an Introduction?
Tell a story
Ask a question ??????
Shock the audience with an amazing fact or quote

12. Good Introductions Capture the listener’s attention
Makes the interested in the rest of the speech
Helps them follow your information
Tells them what to expect from you in your speech

13. Practice the HOOK

14. End with Poise Graceful Conclusions have 2 parts
A summary of the main points
Witty ending (show your humor!)

15. Never end a speech with:
That’s It
That’s my speech
I’m done

16. Practice a Witty End

17. Meaningful Object Speech
Must have Objective and Subjective information
Objective Info: Factual Info
Subjective Info: personal opinions and feelings

18. Practice
Objective Information
Subjective Information

19. Your Speech 2-3 minutes MUST have Rubric p. 250 Intro
Graceful Conclusion
Body Topics:
Objective Information
Subjective Information
Rubric p. 250