1. Organizing a Speech

2. I. INTRODUCTION A. Attention getter: First statement or action of your speech that draws the audience in. B. Topic Sentence C. Preview main ideas (optional)

3. Attention Getting Techniques: Must relate to the topic. A shocking statistic (must be credible) A quote from a credible source A reference to current or historical events Visual image- the use of imagery to create a mental picture in the audience’s mind

4. More attention getters… A joke (oratory only) A physical action (oratory only) A rhetorical question: a question that doesn’t expect a verbal response (never LD or CX or PFD) An anecdote; a brief story or personal experience (not in LD or CX or PFD) A visual aide or song (oratory only)

5. II. Body of the Speech A. Main Points 1. Supporting Details Choose the organization that fits the topic There are six ways to organize main points

6. 1. Topical Organization- Main points are divided into sub-topics Topic: Africa's AIDS crisis: I. Medical assistance A. Medicine and treatment B. Workers & Facilities II. Economic assistance A. Rebuilding communities B. Education programs

7. 2. Chronological Organization- The main points are arranged by sequence of events in time. Topic: How has America battled racism? 1. Civil Right Movement A. Martin Luther King B. Presidents Kennedy and Johnson 2. Affirmative Action Legislation A. Minority Businesses B. Employment

8. 3.Spatial/Geographical Organization- Topic divisions follow geographical guidelines. Topic: United States efforts to win the war on drugs 1. Mexico 2. Colombia 3. Panama

9. 4. Pro-Con Organization- Main points are divided into the pros and cons of an issue Topic: Should mandatory drug testing be implemented in America's public schools? 1. Arguments for mandatory drug testing 2. Arguments against mandatory drug testing

10. 5. Status/Significance Organization- This topic division works best for informative topics asking who someone is. Topic: Who is Colin Powell? 1. Status A. Background B. Career 2. Secretary of State A. First African American B. Foreign Policy Positions C. Accomplishments

11. 6. Problem-Solution Organization- This topic division sets up a specific problem and presents a clear solution Topic: How can the US best meet the need of the poor? 1. Problems of the poor A. Housing Needs B. Medical Needs C. Employment needs 2. Solution A. Public Housing B. National health insurance C. Job training and public works

12. III. Conclusion A. Summarize your main points B. Give a memorable, final statement (relevant, insightful)

13. Golden Rule of a Good Speech is: Tell them what you are going to tell them – mindset and direction Tell them – heart and details Tell them what you told them – wrap it up and establish the bottom line Throughout your entire speech you need to establish: Credibility