ORGANIZING A SPEECH LESSON 02 OBJECTIVES SWBAT q

ORGANIZING A SPEECH LESSON 02

OBJECTIVES SWBAT q. Recognize the different parts a speech q. Create Thinking/Mind Maps q. Create an organized speech

01. KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE AND YOUR PURPOSE • Inform? • Persuade? • Entertain? • Inspire?

02. KNOW YOUR MESSAGE • You are able to write it in one sentence.

03. BRAINSTORM: PART 1 • Idea Collection • • Write down ideas quickly related to your topic, order doesn't matter. This should take you no longer than five (5) minutes.

04. BRAINSTORM: PART 2 • Preliminary Research • Use outside resources (internet/books) to collect and write down more possible ideas. • This should take you no longer than twenty (20) to thirty (30) minutes.

05. IDEA GROUPING • On the idea collection sheets, group related ideas using different colored highlighters or different symbols.

06. MIND MAP • Using your idea collection sheets, with your main topic in the center. Use color, pictures, and lots of space! Show connections! TOPIC

07. PICK YOUR BEST POINTS • Given the time you have to speak, your audience, and your purpose.

08. DO MORE RESEARCH • Only if needed.

09. WRITE SPEECH OUTLINE • Opening: Get the audience’s attention and lead into topic. • Body: Each point must be related to topic and supported. • Conclusion: Review and end with a call to action or memorable statement. Tie into your opening, if possible. (Complete the Circle)

09. WRITE SPEECH OUTLINE (CONTINUED) • In addition to organizing by topic, you can organize chronologically, cause/effect, compare/contrast, or problem/solution. • Support your points with facts, stories, memorable images, use of props, or visual aids. • Some ways to being (and end a speech): quotes, stories, attentiongetting statements.

10. WRITE OUT YOUR SPEECH WORD-FORWORD, BUT REMEMBER TO WRITE IT FOR THE “EAR” • Use short sentences and simple language. • Pay attention to transitions between sections.

11. REDUCE KEY-WORD NOTES • Practice from key-words. DO NOT READ YOUR SPEECH! TALK TO PEOPLE NOT PAPER!

SAMPLE STUDENT OUTLINE (INTRODUCTION) • Topic: High School Student Employment • Introduction • • • A. Teaches responsibility B. Teaches real life skills C. Teaches how to budget 1. 2. 3. 4. REMEMBER!! Get the audience’s attention Give them reason to listen Preview your points Transition to body

SAMPLE STUDENT OUTLINE (BODY) • • • Teaches responsibility • • • Have to show up on time Have to comply with rules and procedures Have to work diligently Teaches real life skills • • • Computer/cash register skills Communication skills Job Skills Teaches how to budget money • • • Teaches how to save Teaches how to spend money wisely Teaches about taxes REMEMBER! Support your points with facts, stories, examples, and visual aids

SAMPLE STUDENT OUTLINE (CONCLUSION) • Conclusion • • A. Restate 3 supports B. Concluding Statement REMEMBER! Review your points (don’t add new points) and end with a call to action or a memorable statement.

WAYS TO BEGIN OR END YOUR SPEECH üQuestions üStartling Statements üQuote/Poem üStory üRelevant Humor