Any general topic will do…no need for specifics yet. To inform, to persuade, to entertain…

Specific Purpose – To inform my audience about evaluating the value of comics Not only what you want to say, but what you want the audience to know.Not only what you want to say, but what you want the audience to know. Remember your target audienceRemember your target audienceTips Write it out as a full sentence, not a fragmentWrite it out as a full sentence, not a fragment Express your purpose as a statement, not a questionExpress your purpose as a statement, not a question Avoid figurative language - be specificAvoid figurative language - be specific Limit your purpose statement to only one specific ideaLimit your purpose statement to only one specific idea Don’t be too general or vagueDon’t be too general or vague

Questions to ask about your specific purpose: Does my purpose meet the assignment?Does my purpose meet the assignment? Can I accomplish my purpose in the time allotted?Can I accomplish my purpose in the time allotted? Is the purpose relevant to the audience?Is the purpose relevant to the audience? Retirement issues to high schoolersRetirement issues to high schoolers Closed campus to Oak Creek kidsClosed campus to Oak Creek kids Is the topic too trivial/superficial – is it worth the time of the audience to listen?Is the topic too trivial/superficial – is it worth the time of the audience to listen? Is the topic too technical for the audience?Is the topic too technical for the audience?

Phrasing the central idea – concise statement of what you want to say Develops after the Specific Purpose Tips: Write it out as a full sentence, not a fragment Express your purpose as a statement, not a question Avoid figurative language - be specific Limit your purpose statement to only one specific idea Don’t be too general or vague Three important aspects of _____________ are _________, _________, and ___________.

Topic: Comic Books General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: I want to inform the audience about evaluating the value of comics. Central Idea: Three important aspects of evaluating the value of comics are comic condition, demand, and firsts.

I.Introduction…. II.Body A. A. Condition 1.Mint 2.Near-mint 3.Very fine 4.Fine 5.Poor B. B. Demand 1. Superman #75 2. Fantastic Four #1 C. C. Firsts 1. Comics 2. Artists 3. Characters III. Conclusion Transition

Determine the main points Strategic order of points Keys Connectives

Determine the main points Select them carefully Word them precisely Should be familiar enough with points to not need many notes. Should provide support for your thesis. Should be the central idea Maximum number of 5, minimum of 3

Strategic order of points Arrange main points strategically Chronological order - informative Spatial order - informative Casual order – informative/persuasive Problem-Solution – persuasive Topical divided according to topics with no other set pattern– any speech

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OR MLHS CUW/ UWM Lesley Wife Son #1 Daughter Son #2 LHS East OHS LW WSS MLHS Family Career Jobs Personal Education

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Keys for the Body Keep each main point separate Use the same word pattern for the main points Each main point needs 3-5 supporting examples/details Regular studying…. First step… Balance time for the points

Transitions Internal previews Internal summaries Signposts

Transitions State both the idea being left and introduced “While strength demand is important, you also need to consider firsts when evaluating the value of comics.”

Internal previews Same as a transition but more detailed Use sparingly, in situations where things need to be very clear “Demand for a comic is important, but the condition of the comic is just as vital. There are five different grades of comic quality: mint, near mint, very fine, fine and poor.”

Internal summaries Sums up one main point within the speech Pauses in the speech to summarize due to its complexity due to its importance “So again, the five different grades of comic quality are mint, near mint, very fine, fine and poor. But determining the quality of comics isn’t the only way to assess its value. You also need to consider demand.”

II.Body A “While strength demand is important, you also need to consider firsts when evaluating the value of comics.” B

Signposts Tells listeners exactly where they are in a speech “The next point is…” Usually uses numbers “First…second…third…” Can use questions to introduce next point “So besides firsts, what else can determine a comic’s value?” Emphasize main points “Be sure you know…this is important…let me repeat…

4 objectives: Hook Thesis Establish credibility & good will Preview the body of the speech

Hook relate the topic to the audience state the importance of your topic clearly define where the speech is going show how the hook relates to the speech` Examples: startle the audience arouse curiosity rhetorical questions quotations tell a story reveal the topic

Establish Credibility and Good Will show how you are an expert/related to your topic without bragging show how you have researched the topic and what you learned DON”T CLAIM CREDIT FOR THINGS YOU DIDN”T DO!!! Good Will means you need to defuse any sort of bad pre- conceptions of you as a speaker prior to going on with the speech

Thesis Is your central idea. Should address the given topic Should leave your audience with no doubt as to what you think about the given topic. Should be a statement, not a question.

Preview the Body of the Speech Intro can define info audience needs for the rest of the speech Explain important terms in detail TELL THE AUDIENCE WHAT TO LISTEN FOR IN THE REST OF THE SPEECH (KEY POINTS)

Keys for Introductions Keep it brief (10-20% of the entire speech) Keep intro in mind when doing research Be creative without sacrificing unity Don’t worry about exact wording until your speech is done Work it out in detail – WRITE IT OUT!!!

Signal the end of the speech Reinforce ideas TIPS FOR THE CONCLUSION

Signal the End of the Speech “In conclusion…” NEVER USE THIS!!! Pattern of speaking build up energy (crescendo) reduce energy (dissolve) “As you can see, determining the value of comics is a difficult yet rewarding task.”

Reinforce ideas Summarize main points End with a quote Make a dramatic statement Reflect the introduction

Keys for the Conclusion Keep it in mind when doing research Hit the audience’s heart & mind – be creative Don’t be long winded – say goodbye, not a farewell address Write it out!!!