1. INTRODUCTION SPEECHES A LOOK AT THE ORGANIZATION & OUTLINE FORMAT

2. THE OUTLINE I. Introduction to ______________ I. Introduction to ______________ A. Attention Getter B. Thesis ( subject + 3 main points)

3. Get their attention!!  Tell a joke  Tell a funny or interesting story  Use a song lyric  Tell how you got a nickname  Be creative!!

4. II. First Main Point A. Detail/Support B. Detail/Support Transition statement III. Second Main Point A. Detail/Support 1. sub-point 2. sub-point B. Detail/Support Transition Statement IV. Third Main Point A. Detail/Support B. Detail/Support Transition Statement

5. How do I set up my main points?  Chronological (time order)  Past,present, future  Early years to now  Topical (subject order)  Spatial (physical order)  Not appropriate when introducing a person

6. V. Conclusion A. Summary B. Effective Closing

7. Don’t stop with “That’s it”  Plan a statement that completes the speech  Tie back in to your attention getter

8.  TELL THEM WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO TELL THEM  TELL THEM  TELL THEM WHAT YOU TOLD THEM What? Intro, 3 main points, conclusion

9. How can I get an “A”?  Time Limit (2 minutes)  Introduction (attention getter & thesis)  Three Main Points (organized logically)  Conclusion ( summarize & close effectively)  Voice & Poise (speak loudly & clearly, stand tall, look at your audience)

10. PREPARE  Plan your speech using the outline  Write notes on note cards  Practice your speech out loud  Remember that the best way to ease stagefright is to be prepared!!!