1. How to Write and Present a Speech

2. Six Steps to Writing an Effective Speech
Select a Topic
Create an outline
Write the speech
Apply gestures and vocal variety
Provide and solicit feedback
Self Critique and Prepare for the next speech

3. Select a Topic What is your general purpose?
To motivate? Educate? Entertain?

4.
What do you notice?
What should we call this?
How can we use this in our own speeches?
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5. After listening to other speeches, what do you want to include in your speech?
What is your core message?
What message do you want to share and what is your audience hoping to hear from you?
How long is your speech?

6. An outline is a blueprint for your presentation.
Create an outline
An outline is a blueprint for your presentation.
Generic Speech Outline has the following:
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Example Outline #1
Establish topic and core message
List supporting points
Supporting Point One
Supporting Point Two
Supporting Point Three
Conclusion–
Recap main points
summarize core message
Call to action

7. Example of a Story Based Outline
1. Attention Grabbing Opening
2. Tell a story
3. Make a point.
2. Tell another story.
3. Make another point.
4. Memorable conclusion which ties all three stories together to support the core message

8. Reviewing the Videos
Now we will watch the video speeches again. We will write an outline of those speeches to include: • Opening: • Core message: • Body • Conclusion

9. 3. Write the speech Just start writing. Do not over think things.
Do NOT wait until the night before it is due.

10. Editing with Binoculars and Magnifying Glass
Edit for… Focus: be merciless, ever element supports your core message. Clarity order it logically Concision it’s all about word choice Continuity transition words/phrases make it flow Variety is everything you say essential Impact create a vivid image, craft memorable lines

11. Time To Practice Speaking!
Now time to present!!!
Just like the speeches we watched, a good speech will have an influx of your vocals and you may often (NOT always use gestures to show importance. Too many gestures can become very distracting)
Time To Practice Speaking!
Practice reading your speech for power or volume.
Practice the silence as well as the words.
Practice stopping at the end of sentences, pausing at a comma
Power Pitch Pace Pauses
Remember when people get nervous they tend to speak quickly, pace yourself.