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Chapter 11Chapter 11
Organizing Organizing your speechyour speech
Tell them what you’re going to tell them. Tell them, and then tell them what you told them.
What are the parts of the What are the parts of the speech?speech?
Parts of the SpeechParts of the Speech
Introduction– Attention Getter– Thesis Statement– Preview
Body– 3 main points– Supporting data
Conclusion– Restate thesis– Summarizes main points– Clinches
Body
Introduction
Conclusion
What does the introduction What does the introduction do?do?
What the introduction doesWhat the introduction does
Gets attention of the audience
Provides a link to your thesis statement
Gives your specific thesis statement
Previews what is coming
What are good attention- What are good attention- getters?getters?
Good attention-getters Good attention-getters are…are…
Asking a rhetorical question
Making References
Making a Startling Statement
Giving a Quotation
Telling a Story
What is the purpose of the What is the purpose of the link?link?
What is the purpose of the What is the purpose of the link?link?
Goes between attention-getter and thesis and “links” the two
Develops a “bridge” between the audience and the topic. The link motivates audience to listen
Topic
Audience
Link
What is the thesis?What is the thesis?
What is the thesis?What is the thesis?
It clarifies the overall goal of your speech (to inform, to persuade, or to entertain).
It states your specific topic.
It is the “theory” on which your whole speech is based.
E=mcE=mc
What’s the attention-getter, What’s the attention-getter, link, and thesis?link, and thesis?
“Girls, for just $10 you can learn what makes a guy fall in love. You see, it’s all part of the ‘Get Him System’ published in Secrets of Kissing. And as the ad says, “No longer will you have to rely on old-fashioned advice.”
This was taken from an actual ad found in the February issue of Young Miss Magazine. Today, I am going to talk to this very issue. But it is my opinion that we can still use some “old fashioned” advice.
According to William Bennett, former Secretary of Education and noted author, “Increasingly, Americans are lacking a solid grounding in traditional values.” It is my job today to persuade you that we all could benefit from taking a step back.”
What’s the attention-getter, What’s the attention-getter, link, and thesis?link, and thesis?
Attention-getter: “Girls, for just $10 you can learn what makes a guy fall in love. You see, it’s all part of the ‘Get Him System’ system published in Secrets of Kissing. And as the ad says, ‘no longer will you have to rely on old-fashioned advice.’” This was taken from an actual ad found in the February issue of Young Miss Magazine.
Link: Today, I am going to talk to this very issue. But it is my opinion that can still use some “old fashioned” advice. According to William Bennett, former Secretary of Education and noted author, “Increasingly, Americans are lacking a solid grounding in traditional values.”
Thesis: It is my job today to persuade you that we all could benefit from taking a step back.”
What follows the thesis What follows the thesis statement?statement?
The preview follows the The preview follows the thesis statement.thesis statement.
One or two sentences that give the audience an overview of the major points
All the points will then be examined in detail in the body
A preview statement A preview statement exampleexample
“Today I am going to show you why alcohol abuse is so dangerous. We first look at the physical damage done by alcohol, followed by its mental effects, and then the effects on society.”
The BodyThe Body
This is the heart, the brain, the nerve center of the speech.
What is the map to the What is the map to the speech?speech?
The map is the The map is the OUTLINEOUTLINE
Purpose Statement at the top
You follow process of subordination
Three main headings Each is followed by
supporting information Can go deeper and
give details
Purpose Statement
Section
Pt. 1 Pt. 2 Pt. 3
Sample OutlineSample OutlinePurpose statement: The purpose of this speech is to inform the audience of the positive role that laughter can play in lives
I. Introduction A. Have you ever head the sayings, “Let a smile be your umbrella” and “Laugh and the world
laughs with you?” Both of these sayings show how a positive attitude and laughter can work to your advantage.
B. Laughter can do more than provide a pleasant smile. C. I would like to discuss the various areas in your lives where laughter can play a significantly
positive role. 1. Laughter can help you on the job. 2. Laughter can help you with family and friends. 3. Laughter can help your healthII. Body A. Laughter can help you on the job. 1. Can make you a more productive worker 2. Can cut down on absenteeism B. Laughter and help you with family and friends 1. Northwestern University study says family disputes defused by jokes 2. People are drawn to laughter 3. Psychological study says those who laugh thought of as leaders C. Laughter has health benefits 1. Changes attitude and helps overcome serious illness 2. Saves energy 3. Keeps vocal cords loose so fewer colds III. Conclusion A. Thus, laughter can make change your life. B. It can make you a better worker, more sensitive family member and friends, and a healthier
person. C. So, “Let a smile be your umbrella” is certainly good advice.
Use Transitional WordsUse Transitional Words
To add ideas Beyond that, beside, moreover, next, finallyTo illustrate For example, in other words, as proof, for instance
To yield a point Granted, of course, since this is so, although true
To show contrast Conversely, however, nevertheless, on the other hand
To emphasize a point Above all, indeed, more important, in fact
To compare At the same time, likewise, similarly
To show order First, second, next, finally, in conclusion, last
To repeat or restate In other words, that is to say, in short
To summarize For these reasons, in conclusion, all in all, overall
To show space relationships
Close by, nearby, next to, in front of, behind
To show time relationships
Before, afterward, formerly, later, meanwhile,, ultimately, presently, previously, subsequently
Organizational PatternsOrganizational Patterns
Chronological
Climactic
Spatial
Cause-Effect
Problem-Solution
In Sequence Story Process
History
In Rank FactsOrder Examples
Reasons
By Origin Geographyor source Departments
Tour
From event Researchto outcome Case Studies
From problem Policiesto action steps Attitudes
Awareness
What is in the conclusion?What is in the conclusion?
The ConclusionThe Conclusion
Restate the Thesis
Summarize points
Clincher - which should tie back to the attention getter
The ClincherThe Clincher
Must fit the mood of speech
Must make sense
Must bring finality
Identify the three parts of Identify the three parts of the Conclusionthe Conclusion
“So, I hope by now you can see that laughter is no joking matter. It can make you a more productive and effective worker, a more sensitive friend and family member, and even a healthier person. So let’s establish and maintain a ‘laughing attitude.’ It costs nothing. Therefore, the words you heard at the beginning of my speech, “Let a smile be your umbrella,” might be sound advice. Go ahead and laugh. Hopefully the world will laugh with you.”
Identify the three parts of Identify the three parts of the Conclusionthe Conclusion
Restated Thesis: So, I hope by now you can see that laughter is no joking matter.
Summary of main points: It can make you a more productive and effective worker, a more sensitive friend and family member, and even a healthier person.
Clincher: So let’s establish and maintain a ‘laughing attitude.’ It costs nothing. Therefore, the words you heard at the beginning of my speech, “Let a smile be your umbrella,” might be sound advice. Go ahead and laugh. Hopefully the world will laugh with you.”
Recalling the FactsRecalling the Facts
What does the introduction consist of? Why must the body of the speech be clearly organized? What is subordination and why is it important? What is the most critical sentence in a speech? Why are transitions important? How do you decide which organizational pattern is the best to use? What does the conclusion consist of?
Look Back on Page 312 of textbook
VocabularyVocabulary
introduction quotation narrative link thesis statement preview statement body outline purpose statement subordination
main heading supporting materials transition chronological pattern climactic pattern spatial pattern cause-effect pattern problem-solution
pattern
List on Page 285 of textbook
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