1. Public Speaking Introduction
Mr. Dillon

2. Varieties of Public Speaking
Speech to Inform
Speech to Persuade
Speaking in Small Groups
Demonstration Speeches
Special Occasions Speeches
Introduction, Presentation, Acceptance,
After dinner, & Commemorative Speeches
* See chart on page 221 (Chapter 9 - Getting Ready)

3. Methods of Delivery
Impromptu: A speech given on the spur of the moment with no
preparation.
Manuscript: A speech written out completely and read to the
audience.
Memorized: A speech written out and recited word for word.
Extemporaneous: A fully outlined and practiced speech that is not
memorized.
* See chart on page 320 (Chapter 13 - Presenting Your Speech)

4. PPPPP! How will I be successful? How will I receive a high score?
Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance!
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!
in a mirror, with a friend or parent, or into a tape recorder!

5. How do I start? Where do I begin?
You need a topic (see chart on page 218)
- Talk about things that interest you.
- Brainstorm and ask your parents
You must consider your audience
- What does your audience know?
- What would your audience want to hear about?
You need a strong thesis statement & to know your
purpose
You must have a strong knowledge of your
subject or you’ll have to conduct research.

6. PURPOSE Purpose: What you intend to achieve in your speech.
General Purpose: The overall intent of your speech --
What kind of speech are you giving?
Example: To Inform.
To Persuade.
To Commemorate.
Specific Purpose: the goal of your speech (written in sentence form)
I am going To inform my audience about the early styles
of John Deere tractors.
*Your General Purpose should be stated in your Specific Purpose.
- See chart on page 222 (Chapter 9 - Getting Ready)

7. What is the general purpose of the following sentence?
To persuade my audience that smoking cigars is bad.
General Purpose: To Persuade.
- Remember, the general purpose is reason you’re speaking.
What is the general purpose of the following sentence?
To commemorate my grandmother, Dorothy McMurtry.
General Purpose: To commemorate.
What’s the specific purpose? (what/who are you commemorating?)
Specific Purpose: To commemorate Dorothy McMurtry.

8. PURPOSE STATEMENT VERY IMPORTANT!
What is it?
A complete sentence that expresses the speaker’s
most important idea.
A purpose statement guides your entire speech.
A purpose statement tells your audience exactly
what you will be speaking about.

9. Three tips about writing a purpose statement
1) Must be a complete sentence.
2) Begin your sentence by stating the time of day
Example: This morning I will. . .
This afternoon I’m going to talk about. .
This evening I’ll tell you. . .
Today I will. . .
3) STATE YOUR PURPOSE.
(must say aloud in your introduction)
Example: Time of day + Specific Purpose.

10. Time of day + Specific Purpose.
Time of day = Morning
Specific Purpose = inform my audience about the
history of McDonald’s.
Purpose statement:
This morning I will inform you about the history of McDonald’s.
(time of day)
(your specific purpose or what you’ll be doing)
This afternoon I will persuade you to eat only Big Macs.
(time of day)
(your specific purpose or what you’ll be doing)

11. THESIS STATEMENT What is it?
Thesis Statement: A complete sentence that expresses the
speakers most important idea.
* Often times written as a STATEMENT
* Factual
_____________ is _____________________________________.
(your topic) (what you want us to know about your topic)
Thesis:
New York City is the best place to visit for a New Years celebration.
What would this person’s purpose statement be?
I am going To persuade my audience that New York City is the best. ..

12. THESIS STATEMENT Examples: (pg. 223)
Specific Purpose: To explain the characteristics of the six major
classifications of show dogs.
Thesis Statement: Show dogs are classified according to their
characteristics as hounds, terriers, working
dogs, toys, sporting dogs, and nonsporting dogs.
Specific Purpose: To convince the class that they should
read To Kill a Mockingbird.
Thesis Statement: To Kill a Mockingbird is an excellent book to
read because it features interesting characters,
thought-provoking issues, and an exciting plot.

13. Supporting Your Thesis
Thesis statements should rely on these supports (page 228)
Facts and Opinions – Fact can be proved / Opinion is a belief
2) Examples and Illustrations – Single instance / Detailed Example
3) Anecdotes – Brief and often amusing stories (memorable)
4) Statistics – Numerical facts.
Comparisons – Similarities between people, places, things, events
or ideas.
6) Descriptions – A word picture of a person, place, thing, or event
7) Quotations – Someone’s exact words to express your idea