Speech Format Introduction Attention device State purpose of speech State 2-3 main ideas (paragraph ideas) Body 2-3 paragraphs discussing your main ideas Restate main idea at the beginning of paragraph All details Conclusion Restate purpose Restate main ideas Closing Remark

How do I start writing my speech? Brainstorm List all ideas you have on the given topic. Evaluate your ideas based on criteria. Outline Structure/organize your speech format, by ordering your ideas and creating a cohesive flow to your speech Helps you to not forget or leave anything important out of your speech. Word and Sentence formats

Word Outline Example Intro: R.Q. “dreamed?” My mom Main Ideas: Priority list, supporter, where I am today Body: P1: Priority List Her siblings & their families Grandparents P2: Dream Supporter Dad Sister GPA P3: Where I am today Responsibility Semester off Work for school tuition Conclusion: “Today, as I discuss…” 3 reasons (list, support, today) Key?

What are the Four Purposes of an Introduction? To get the audience’s attention To introduce the purpose of the speech To show the topic’s importance or create interest To preview major ideas 3 DIFFERENT ideas List format… NO DETAILS!!!

How do I get the audience’s attention? All attention devices must be RELEVANT to the purpose of the speech. Easiest way to grab attention: Rhetorical Question: A question that does not require an answer. Other attention devices: Quotes, facts, statistics, (Must be cited and true) Humorous, historical, or personal story statement

What is the body of a speech? The body of a speech is the longest part Details, details, details Supports/proves your purpose

How do I write the body of a speech? Body Writing Process Select an organizational pattern Develop supporting details for each of your main ideas (proof or justification) Use transitions

Some organizational patterns Topical/Logical use when you have several ideas and one idea seems to naturally precede the other Chronological uses time sequence as a framework Classification Puts things into categories or classes Problem-Solution The first part of the speech outlines the problem and the second part presents the solution

Supporting Details!! Helps the audience understand and believe your ideas, as well as stay interested in your topic. Do not repeat your details. All paragraphs should have different main ideas, therefore requiring different examples/details. Facts, Statistics, Percentages (must cite sources) Personal Examples Stories Memories

What are transitions? Transitions See handout

Body Paragraph Format 1. Restate the main idea of the paragraph 2. Provide example(s) or details to support that your reason. 3. Finish the paragraph by reminding the audience of your reason and how the story supported it. Do not overlap information in your paragraphs. Each one should contain DIFFERENT examples and details from the others.

How to write a conclusion? Signpost transition Inform the audience you are about to close, and of the purpose of your speech. Ex: “All in all, I admire...” Review Your 3 main ideas of the speech. (do not tell any new information or examples) Ex: “I admire him/her because…” (3 main ideas) Closing Remark Links the conclusion to the introduction. Gives the audience a reason to remember what you have said and to make them think about your purpose. (statement or rhetorical question) Ex: “I hope you have someone like this in your life.”