1. Structure of a Speech © 2010 Thomas Kalajian, BS, CRTP, AVA, ABAR www.thomaskalajian.com Chapman University Dodge College of Film and Media Arts For Peter Weitzner, Professor/Director of Television/Broadcast Journalism

2. Three Sections 1.Introduction 2.Body 3.Conclusion

3. About Linkage Connects one topic to another Gently prepares listener for next topic Moves the speech along naturally to flow easily TRANSITIONS make the speech memorable

4. Basic Structure: Linking Transitions Introduction Body Transition

5. Basic Structure: Linking Transitions Body Conclusion Transition

6. Overview: Structure with Linking Transitions Introduction Body Conclusion Transition

7. Three Sections 1.Introduction 2.Body 3.Conclusion

8. Introduction: 3 Parts Why is the subject relevant? Why should I believe YOU? What will be the benefit?

9. Example: Introduction Most people don’t eat healthy food and will die too soon I am a successful vegetable author and authority on healthy diets I will explain how to live longer easily by eating more vegetables

10. Structure of Introduction with Linking Transitions Why is the subject relevant? Why should I believe YOU? What will be the benefit? Transition

11. Example: Introduction with Linking Transitions Most people don’t eat healthy food and die too soon I am a successful vegetable author and authority on healthy diets I will explain how to live longer easily Many false authorities, unattainable results Many have tried and failed, lost hope and faith

12. Review: Introduction Why is the subject relevant? Why should I believe YOU? What will be the benefit?

13. Review: Main Body 1.Introduction 2.Body 3.Conclusion

14. Basic Body Structure: 3-5 Sub Topics 1 st Sub Topic 2 nd Sub Topic 3 rd Sub Topic

15. Example of Basic Body: Vegetables 1.Broccoli 2.Asparagus 3.Cauliflower

16. Structure of Basic Body with Linking Transitions 1 st Sub Topic 2 nd Sub Topic 3 rd Sub Topic Transition

17. Example: Basic Body with Linking Transitions Broccoli Asparagus Cauliflower Transition

18. Basic Body with Example Transitions Broccoli Asparagus Cauliflower Same color, different shape Different shape and color

19. Review: Basic Body Structure 1 st Sub Topic 2 nd Sub Topic 3 rd Sub Topic

20. Review: Basic Structure 1.Introduction 2.Body 3.Conclusion

21. Conclusion: 3 Parts Why was the subject relevant? What information was conveyed by the authority? What is now the listener’s benefit?

22. Example: Conclusion Many people don’t like healthy diets and die sooner Vegetables are an easy remedy You can easily live longer

23. Review: Three Sections 1.Introduction 2.Body 3.Conclusion

24. This Has Been the Basic Structure of a Speech © 2010 Thomas Kalajian, BS, CRTP, AVA, ABAR www.thomaskalajian.com Chapman University Dodge College of Film and Media Arts For Peter Weitzner, Professor/Director of Television/Broadcast Journalism