Self Introduction Speech The Big Six Length Content
Self Introduction Speech
The Big Six � Length � Content � Structure � Delivery � Outline & Note Cards
Structuring The Speech � All speeches have three parts: � Introduction � Body � Conclusion Your starting point works inside out….
Body � Generating ideas � Transforming into main ideas � Cluster related thoughts � Keep ideas separate and use transitions � Keep focus on purpose of speaking � Monitor time constraint and limit # of points � Be certain that your ideas are not too trite, nor too detailed….
Introduction � Get the audience’s attention � Tell us what the purpose of the speech is � Advance a specific preview of your main ideas
Conclusion � Restate your purpose to us � Remind us what your main points were � Draw the speech to a close
Outlining & Note Cards �A key word outline is required � Extemporaneous Delivery � 8 x 8 rule applies
Putting it all together � Select meaningful topics � State your purpose clearly & explicitly � State your main ideas before developing them � Be sure to adequately develop your main ideas � Work with and through your outline � Practice and rehearse the speech with note cards
Hints � Attention getters pp. 200 -204 � Central Idea/Thesis statement p. 206* � Preview of main points 207 � Transitions p. 192 -195 � 10 -15%, 75 -80%, & 5 -10% “My purpose for speaking today…. ” “In conclusion…. . ”
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