1. Public Speaking Preparing a Speech Jeremy Brunelle

2. Introduction What is Speech? Speech is the vocalized form of human communication. The expression or the ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds. Choosing a topic The general purpose practicing

3. Choosing a Topic “The Problem with speech isn’t so much knowing when to stop, as knowing when not to begin.” Mind Mapping: Brainstorming

4. General Purpose Entertain: Engage, interest, and amuse Inform: Instruct, explain, clarify, or demonstrate Persuade: Convince, motivate to action, inspire, or sell Specific Purpose: Reinforces a speaker’s more general speaking goal. Thesis Statement: Main idea of your speech

5. Practicing Content of a speech: How does it sound?, Does each sentence flow logically?, check spelling… Things to look into when Practicing: Volume Speed Time

6. Conclusion Mind Mapping Brainstorming Entertain Inform Persuade Thesis Statement General Purpose: Practice, Practice, Practice: Volume Speed Time