1. ORGANIZING A SPEECH
Lesson 02

2. objectives SWBAT Recognize the different parts a speech
Create Thinking/Mind Maps
Create an organized speech

3. 01. Know your audience and your purpose
Inform?
Persuade?
Entertain?
Inspire?

4. You are able to write it in one sentence.
02. Know your message
You are able to write it in one sentence.

5. 03. Brainstorm: part 1 Idea Collection
Write down ideas quickly related to your topic, order doesn't matter.
This should take you no longer than five (5) minutes.

6. 04. Brainstorm: Part 2 Preliminary Research
Use outside resources (internet/books) to collect and write down more possible ideas.
This should take you no longer than twenty (20) to thirty (30) minutes.

7. 05. Idea grouping
On the idea collection sheets, group related ideas using different colored highlighters or different symbols.

8. 06. Mind map
Using your idea collection sheets, with your main topic in the center. Use color, pictures, and lots of space! Show connections!
TOPIC

9. 07. Pick your best points
Given the time you have to speak, your audience, and your purpose.

10. 08. Do more research
Only if needed.

11. 09. Write speech outline
Opening: Get the audience’s attention and lead into topic.
Body: Each point must be related to topic and supported.
Conclusion: Review and end with a call to action or memorable statement. Tie into your opening, if possible. (Complete the Circle)

12. 09. Write speech outline (Continued)
In addition to organizing by topic, you can organize chronologically, cause/effect, compare/contrast, or problem/solution.
Support your points with facts, stories, memorable images, use of props, or visual aids.
Some ways to being (and end a speech): quotes, stories, attention-getting statements.

13. 10. Write out your speech word-for-word, but remember to write it for the “ear”
Use short sentences and simple language.
Pay attention to transitions between sections.

14. DO NOT READ YOUR SPEECH! TALK TO PEOPLE NOT PAPER!
11. Reduce key-word notes
Practice from key-words.
DO NOT READ YOUR SPEECH! TALK TO PEOPLE NOT PAPER!

15. Sample student outline (Introduction)
Topic: High School Student Employment
Introduction
A. Teaches responsibility
B. Teaches real life skills
C. Teaches how to budget
REMEMBER!!
Get the audience’s attention
Give them reason to listen
Preview your points
Transition to body

16. Sample student outline (BODY)
Teaches responsibility
Have to show up on time
Have to comply with rules and procedures
Have to work diligently
Teaches real life skills
Computer/cash register skills
Communication skills
Job Skills
Teaches how to budget money
Teaches how to save
Teaches how to spend money wisely
Teaches about taxes
REMEMBER!
Support your points with facts, stories, examples, and visual aids

17. Sample student outline (conclusion)
A. Restate 3 supports
B. Concluding Statement
REMEMBER!
Review your points (don’t add new points) and end with a call to action or a memorable statement.

18. Ways to begin or end your speech
Questions
Startling Statements
Quote/Poem
Story
Relevant Humor