Organizing Your Speech (Outline Format)

THE FINAL WA-POW

Ends speech, clinches argument, and makes a memorable final impression.

THE BODY

Intro topic Support (facts, statistics, stories) Support (facts, statistics, stories) Support (facts, statistics, stories) Summarize Topic

THE CONCLUSION

The conclusion is essentially the introduction paragraph, in reverse. 1. Reiterate main points 2. Restate thesis 3. Final wa-pow: give something for your audience to remember

THE INTRODUCTION

The introduction to a speech does 4 things: •Attetion Gettter •Link •Thesis statement •Preview Statement

ATTENTION GETTERS

•Asking Questions •Making References •Making a Startling Statement •Giving a Quote •Telling a Story

THE LINK

•Most often overlooked section of the introduction... don't let that happen to you! •Serves two purposes: •The link comes between the attention-getter and the thesis statement and logically connects the two. •It should develop a "bridge" between the audience and the topic. •The effectiveness and impact of your attention-getter and thesis are enhanced when your link statement connects as it should.

PREVIEW STATEMENT

•One sentence at the end of the introduction that gives the audience an overview of the major areas that will be discussed in the body paragraphs of the speech. •The preview statement presents what you'll be talking about and makes it easier for your audience to follow.

THE THESIS STATEMENT

•Should clarify the overall goal of your speech and state your specific topic. •Tell the audience the specific focus of your topic. •If you're going to talk about music, narrow it down to genre