1. Organizing a Speech
Speech is a mirror of the soul: as a man speaks, so is he.
Publilius Syrus (ca.100 BC), Maxims

2. CAPTURE Startling statement Quotation Rhetorical question Illustration
Get the attention of your audience immediately with one of these:
Startling statement
Quotation
Rhetorical question
Illustration
Humorous anecdote
Other

3. MOTIVATE Penalty Reward Curiosity
Motivate your audience to listen by applying any of the following:
Penalty
Reward
Curiosity

4. ASSERT & PREVIEW
Think of this as your thesis: here you must state your assertion (main point) and give a brief summary of your presentation, or how you’re going to prove that point.

5. POINT & SUPPORT
This is the body of your speech. Make a few points that support your assertion, but be sure to develop each point with ample support. Support might come from testimony, illustration, etc., just like it would in an essay. Transition between each point!

6. ACTION/REACTION Return to your capture Restate your assertion
Your conclusion. In it, you might:
Return to your capture
Restate your assertion
Emphasize the importance of your assertion
MOST IMPORTANTLY, YOU SHOULD
Call for a specific action/reaction from your audience

7. TTAPP & ROUGH DRAFTS Monday: Work day
TTAPP: Monday (we’ll conference, too)
Writing mentor presentations: Tues
Rhetorical devices quiz: Wednesday
Rough draft due on Thursday/Friday (depending on class period)