1. Panther Prep (Public Speaking) North Central High School
Preparing a Speech
Panther Prep (Public Speaking)
North Central High School

2. Preparing the Speech
Once you have your information, you are ready to prepare your speech.
Though the preparation will depend on what type of speech you are giving, there are certain things that will uniform.
Every speech should have an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.

3. Parts of a Speech Introduction Body Conclusion
The purpose is to not only introduce the speaker and the subject, but also to get the audience’s attention. It should be a preview. (10%)
Body
This is where the message is presented. The main points and supporting materials are delivered. (75-85%)
Conclusion
Should restate, wrap-up and get out. (5%)

4. Introductions
When writing an introduction, the speaker should attempt to accomplish 6 things:
Capture attention
Present Central Idea
Indicate your qualifications
Give reason for listening
Preview main points.
Feed into the body of the speech

5. Attention Getting Techniques
There are some techniques to getting the attention of the audience at the onset:
Start off with humor
Begin with a brief, but relative story
Asking a rhetorical question
Begin with a shocking or impressive statistic
Refer to previous speech
Refer to previous knowledge

6. Attention Getting Techniques (Cont…)
There are some techniques to getting the attention of the audience at the onset:
Begin with a definition
Begin with a startling statement
Begin with a quotation
List a series of examples
This list is not comprehensive, and the technique should match the purpose of the speech.

7. The Body
We have already learned about the “Central/Main Idea” and how to write it.
The body of a speech should center around that with parallel main points that support and/or explain it.
The Central Idea and the Main Points make up the skeleton of the speech outline.

8. The Order
The order in which the main points are delivered is critical to the outcome of the speech.
The order will be determined by the type of information and the type of speech being given.
The information should be arranged in a way that makes sense to the audience and based on their level of familiarity with the subject.

9. Ordering Schemes
Here are some ways to determine order in the body of a speech:
Chronological Order (first, second, third)
General to Specific (round, red, APPLE)
Topical (meat, fruit, veggies, grains)
Spatial (mouth, stomach, intestines)
Cause and Effect (drink, drive, wreck)
Problem Solution (DUI, current policy, change)
Motivated Sequence (need/problem, ability, help)

10. Fill in the Blanks
Once the outline and order have been established, the supporting materials should be added in.
The way that supporting materials should be introduced is determined by the type of information, the type of speech, and the desired effect on the audience.
For example, opinion based information does not translate into statistics.

11. Conclusions
Conclusions should serve to wrap-up a speech and remind the audience of the speech’s purpose.
A speaker can choose several different types of endings to a speech to elicit a response.
The type of speech and the content should determine the type of conclusion.

12. Types of Conclusions Types of conclusions can include:
Call to action (So get out and vote!)
End with a rhetorical question (Will you let someone else determine your future?
End with a positive vision (Someone in the White House who shares your values.)
End with a restatement of central idea. (Every vote is important.)
Summarize (When you vote, democracy works…)
End with negative vision (…a world of high gas prices and war…)

13. Outlining
Making an outline can be of great help in preparing a speech.
It can help organize both the information and the delivery of the speech.
The 3 main parts should be:
Introduction
Body
Conclusion

14. Outlining (Cont…) The sub-parts for the introduction should be:
Open/Main Idea
Self-Introduction
Lead-in
The sub-parts for the body should be:
Supporting idea (1 each)
Sub-sub-points for each

15. Outlining (Cont…) The sub-parts for the conclusion should be:
Transition
Restatement
Ending
Thanks & Solicitation for Questions (Unless inappropriate)

16. Impromptu Speech: M.M.E.M.E.
Up to 6 Volunteers
PREPARATION: Take 5-10 min. to prepare an outline for your speech. The topic: My most Embarrassing Moment Ever.”
DELIVERY: You will have 5 min. in class to deliver.
Try to work on:
Identifying the techniques used in delivering your speech as identified in class.
Intro
Ordering Schemes
Info Inclusion
Conclusion
Outlining a speech as a guide.
Going from outline to speech.
Building confidence in front of an audience.

17. My Most Embarrassing Moment Ever
Impromptu Speech
My Most Embarrassing Moment Ever