1. Introduction Speech Oral Communications

2. Your Assignment You are to give an a speech introducing a fellow student. ( I have made the assignments) You are to give an a speech introducing a fellow student. ( I have made the assignments) You must meet with your partner and discuss the information you will need to introduce each other. You must meet with your partner and discuss the information you will need to introduce each other. You will complete the introduction speech outline and then give your introduction speech. You will complete the introduction speech outline and then give your introduction speech.

3. What is an Introduction Speech An Introduction speech is an opener written to introduce the speaker and the subject they will be talking about. An Introduction speech is an opener written to introduce the speaker and the subject they will be talking about. It is helpful to provide the audience with details of the speaker's background and achievements in order to establish the speaker’s credibility with respect to the topic. It is helpful to provide the audience with details of the speaker's background and achievements in order to establish the speaker’s credibility with respect to the topic.

4. The Main Elements of an Introduction Speech The main elements to writing a successful and effective Intro speech are to provide the audience with details of the speaker's background and achievements: The main elements to writing a successful and effective Intro speech are to provide the audience with details of the speaker's background and achievements: Brevity - Leave the 'limelight' for the speaker Brevity - Leave the 'limelight' for the speaker The Introduction - Formal introductions to establish the speaker's credibility The Introduction - Formal introductions to establish the speaker's credibility Express gratitude to the speaker on behalf of the organizers and the audience for accepting the invitation to speak Express gratitude to the speaker on behalf of the organizers and the audience for accepting the invitation to speak Conveying respect - Make the audience receptive to the speaker Conveying respect - Make the audience receptive to the speaker

5. The Structure of an Introduction Speech Your Opener - the opening, ice-breaker or attention grabber Your Opener - the opening, ice-breaker or attention grabber Introduction - Who the speaker is, what is their background and their achievements Introduction - Who the speaker is, what is their background and their achievements Thank the speaker for accepting the invitation to speak Thank the speaker for accepting the invitation to speak Confirmation - Confirm and repeat the speaker's name and their credentials Confirmation - Confirm and repeat the speaker's name and their credentials

6. Introduction Speech Make sure that all your facts about the speaker are correct Make sure that all your facts about the speaker are correct Make sure you know the correct pronunciation of the name Make sure you know the correct pronunciation of the name Be brief Be brief Leave the topic to the speaker Leave the topic to the speaker