1. Ways to start and end a speech
Lesson 03

2. objectives
SWBAT
Apply knowledge of speech openings and closing in a formal outline.
Create a formal introduction and conclusion for upcoming speech presentations.

3. People remember best how you start and how you end!
Open your speech to grab your audience’s attention and tease them s they want to hear more!

4. Introductions typically have three (3) parts
Opening
A Hook: Speech tease or preview (your audience wants to know WIIFM)
WIIFM=What’s in it for me
Transition to point 1

5. 5 Types of speech openings/closings
Ask a thought provoking QUESTION
Make a startling STATEMENT
Use a QUOTE or POEM
Tell a STORY
Tell a relevant JOKE

6. DON’T APOLOGIZE, RAMBLE, OR ASK A TRITE QUESTION

7. MEMORIZE AND PRACTICE YOUR OPENING AND CLOSING STATEMENTS
Your conclusion should summarize your main ideas and end with a bang!

8. In addition to the 5 openings/closings above, here are a couple of other closings
Circular: Tie the end of the speech to the beginning
Call for action