Speech Planner
TITLE
One to five words max
INTRODUCTION
Keep it short, 5-10% of speech maximum
- Make your introduction catchy and friendly: Get the attention of, and interest of, the audience. Note: any story, joke or introduction should be very short.
- Preview the speech: Add to audience interest and let them know importance of speech to them.
- Purpose: Write a purpose statement. You may state this in your speech or it may be hidden. Either way, consider what you want the audience to know, do or feel as a result of hearing your speech.
DISCUSSION
No more than 3 major points in 7 min or 5 major points in 10 min
- First Point: Use at least one referenced quote or set of facts for support of at least one of the points. Use a story with emotion to make or support the point or a story that may support all of the points. Make them laugh and cry. Select the facts, illustrations, pictures, audiotapes or visual aids that would best support the point. Use appropriate humor in an effective way. Try to help audience see and feel the points. To help them remember your points, consider using mnemonic devices. Keep it simple.
- Second Point: Support using techniques as in first point
- Third Point: Support using techniques as in first point. Perhaps introduce and explain a call to action if that is the purpose of your speech.
CONCLUSION
5 to 10% of speech
Give a short review or summary of key points. Restate the purpose if necessary. Make the conclusion memorable. Perhaps tie your remarks back to the introduction. Give a clear call to action if that is your purpose.
Notes:
- Remember to prepare and practice smooth transitions between points.
- Different kinds of speeches may require different organizations for effectiveness.
- When practicing a finalizing your speech, remember to write in a re-practice gestures and vocal variety.
by: Darrel Bishop, ATM, January 23, 1986, Revised January 28, 2003
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