This document provides guidance on preparing and delivering a speech. It discusses conducting an audience analysis, selecting a purpose and topic, gathering data, and creating an outline. The body of the speech should provide explanations, examples, and details to convey the main idea. The introduction should grab the audience's attention and introduce the topic. The conclusion should restate the main idea and call the audience to action. Editing and rehearsing are important to refine the speech. Following these steps can help create an effective speech.
This document provides guidance on developing an effective speech, including conducting an audience analysis, determining the purpose and topic, gathering data, creating an outline, developing the introduction, body, and conclusion, and rehearsing. It discusses analyzing the audience, selecting from common speech purposes and patterns, narrowing the topic, gathering supporting details, and editing for focus, clarity, concision, continuity, and impact. Outlines should show the hierarchical relationship of ideas, while introductions engage the audience and bodies explain the topic through examples and comparisons. Conclusions restate the main idea and call for action. Thorough rehearsal helps identify what works best.
The document outlines the process for writing an effective speech, which includes 12 key steps: 1) conducting an audience analysis, 2) determining the purpose, 3) selecting a topic, 4) narrowing the topic, 5) gathering data, 6) selecting a writing pattern, 7) preparing an outline, 8) creating the body, 9) preparing the introduction, 10) preparing the conclusion, 11) editing and revising, and 12) rehearsing. Each step of the process is then explained in further detail to provide guidance on how to effectively plan and structure a speech from start to finish.
The document discusses factors related to speech writing and delivery. It covers choosing a topic, gathering research, outlining main ideas, drafting the introduction and body paragraphs, editing for clarity and impact, and rehearsing. Effective speech writing involves understanding the audience, stating the purpose upfront, supporting the central message with examples, and leaving the audience with a clear conclusion. Transitional words and phrases help speeches flow coherently from one idea to the next.
The speech writing process involves several key steps: conducting an audience analysis, determining the purpose of the speech, selecting and narrowing a topic, gathering data, selecting a speech pattern and outlining main ideas, writing an introduction, body, and conclusion, and then editing, revising, and rehearsing the speech. Some important aspects are analyzing the audience, choosing an informative, entertaining, or persuasive purpose, collecting relevant information, and using an outline to organize the main topic and subtopics in a logical structure. The conclusion should restate the main message and leave the audience with a memorable concluding thought.
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The document outlines the key components of the speech writing process, which include analyzing the audience, determining the purpose, selecting a topic, gathering data, outlining, and drafting the introduction, body, and conclusion. It provides examples and strategies for each step, such as considering the audience's demographics, values, and needs when analyzing them, and using examples, facts, or personal stories in the body to effectively deliver the central idea. The overall process helps writers structure their ideas and craft a coherent speech to achieve their intended purpose.
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2. Conducting an audience analysis
Determining the purpose of the speech
Selecting a topic
Narrowing down a topic
Gathering data
Selecting a speech pattern
Preparing an outline
Preparing the introduction
Creating the body of the speech
Preparing the conclusion
Editing and/or Revising
Rehearsing
3. 1.1. AUDIENCE ANALYSIS
Looking into the profile of your target audience.
This is done so you can tailor-fit your speech content and delivery to
your audience.
The profile includes the following information:
a.Demography (age range, male-female ratio, educational background
and affiliations or degree program taken, nationality, economic
status, academic or corporate designations)
b.Situation (time, venue, occasion and size)
c.Psychology (values, beliefs, attitudes, preferences, cultural and
racial ideologies and needs)
4. 1.2. PURPOSE OF WRITING
The purpose of writing and delivering the speech can be
classified into threeto inform, to entertain or to
persuade.
An Informative Speech provides the audience with a
clear understanding of the concept or idea presented by
the speaker.
An Entertainment Speech provides the audience with
amusement.
A Persuasive Speech provides the audience with well-
argued ideas that can influence their own beliefs and
decisions.
5. GENERAL PURPOSE SPECIFIC PURPOSE
To Inform
To inform Grade 11 students
about the process of conducting
an automated student
government election
To inform Grade 11 students
about the definition and
relevance of information literacy
today
To inform Grade 11 students
6. GENERAL PURPOSE SPECIFIC PURPOSE
To entertain
To entertain Grade 11 students
with his/her funny experiences in
automated election.
To entertain Grade 11 students
with interesting observations of
people who lack information
literacy.
To entertain Grade 11 students
with the success stories of the
7. GENERAL PURPOSE SPECIFIC PURPOSE
To Persuade
To persuade the school
administrators to switch from
manual to automated student
government election.
To persuade Grade 11 students
to develop information literacy
skills
To persuade the school
administrators to promote
8. 1.3. TOPIC
Your focal point of your speech, which can be
determined once you have decided on your purpose.
If you are free to decide on atopic, choose one that really
interests you.
There are a variety of strategies used in selecting a topic,
such as using your personal experiences, discussing with
your family members or friends, free writing, listing,
asking questions, semantic webbing.
9. 1.4. NARROWING DOWN A TOPIC
Making your main idea more specific and
focused.
The strategies in selecting a topic can also
be used when you narrow down a topic.
10. GENERAL PURPOSE TO INFORM
SPECIFIC PURPOSE To inform Grade 11 students on the importance of effective
money management
TOPIC Financial literacy or effective money management
NARROWING DOWN A TOPIC
THROUGH LISTING
Effective money management
Effective money management of Grade 11 students
Developing an effective money management of Grade
11 students
Defining and developing effective money management
skills of Grade 11 students
11. 1.5. DATA GATHERING
A stage where you collects ideas,
information, sources and references
relevant or related to your specific topic
This can be done by visiting a library,
browsing the web, observing a certain
phenomenon or event related to your
topic or conducting interview or survey.
12. PATTERN DESCRIPTIONS EXAMPLES
BIOGRAPHICAL
Presents
descriptions of
your life or of a
person, famous
or not
Specific Purpose
To inform my
audience about
my grandfather,
the late former
President Ramon
Magsaysay
Specific Topic
Describing the
life and works of
my grandfather,
the late former
President Ramon
Magsaysay
13. 2.1. WRITING PATTERNS
Structures that will help you organize the
ideas related to your topic.
Ex. are biographical, categorical/topical,
casual, chronological,
comparison/contrast, problem-solution
and spatial.
14. PATTERN DESCRIPTIONS EXAMPLES
CATEGORICAL/
TOPICAL
Presents related
categories
supporting the
topic
Specific Purpose
To persuade the
community
members to
reduce, reuse
and recycle as
means of
eliminating
garbage and
protecting the
environment.
Why the
community
members should
15. PATTERN DESCRIPTIONS EXAMPLES
CAUSAL
Presents cause-
effect
relationships
Specific Purpose
To inform my
audience on the
effects of
overeating
Specific Topic
Explaining the
possible effects
of overeating to
ones health
16. PATTERN DESCRIPTIONS EXAMPLES
CHRONOLOGICA
L
Presents the idea
in time order
Specific Purpose
To inform my
audience about
the significant
events in the
1986 EDSA
Revolution or
People Power
Specific Topic
Describing the
significant events
before, during,
and after the
1986 EDSA
Revolution or
18. PATTERN DESCRIPTIONS EXAMPLES
PROBLEM-
SOLUTION
Presents an
identified problem,
its causes, and
recommended
solutions
Specific Purpose
To persuade the
audience to
support the
educational
programs of the
national
government
Specific Topic
Explaining the
reasons for
supporting the
governments
educational
programs sees as
the primary means
19. 2.2. OUTLINE
A hierarchal list that shows the relationship
of your ideas.
Experts in public speaking state that once
your outline is ready, two-thirds of your
speech writing is finished
The elements of an outline include
introduction, body and conclusion.
20. TABLE FORMAT
PURPOSE To Persuade
SPECIFIC PURPOSE To persuade the community members to
reduce, reuse, and recycle as means of
eliminating garbage and protecting the
environment.
TOPIC Promoting the importance of reducing, reusing,
and recycling in eliminating wastes and
protecting the environment.
PATTERN Problem-solution
INTRODUCTION Share facts on the current situation of the
environment.
State the message of the speech (specific topic)
BODY Discuss how improper waste disposal becomes
an environmental problem.
Explain how reducing, reusing, and recycling
would eliminate wastes and protect the
environment.
21. LIST FORMAT
1.0 As of today, there is an alarming increase of wastes in our community.
1.1 According to Solid Waste Management Office, if we do not take immediate action,
we might face more perils caused by natural calamities.
1.2 Now, I am going to talk about how to eliminate wastes and protect the environment.
2.0 Improper waste disposal causes environmental problems.
2.1 Waste contaminate the soil.
2.2 Wastes contaminate the water.
2.3 Waste can cause floods.
3.0 There are ways to eliminate wastes and protect the environment.
3.1 Reducing, reusing, and recycling can help eliminate wastes.
3.2 People should start doing these at home.
4.0 We must act now.
4.1 This solution should be supported by the local government.
4.2 Let us learn from the lessons in natural calamities we have experienced.
22. 2.3. INTRODUCTION
The foundation of your speech.
Primary goal is to get the attention of your
audience and present the subject or main
idea of your speech.
23. Some Strategies in writing
Introduction:
Use a real-life experience and connect that experience to your
subject.
Use practical examples and explain their connection to your
subject.
Start with a familiar or strong quote and then explain what it
means.
Use facts or statistics and highlight their importance to your
subject.
Tell a personal story to illustrate your point.
24. 2.4. BODY OF THE SPEECH
Provides explanations, examples, or any
details that can help you deliver your purpose
and explain the main idea of the speech.
One major consideration in developing the
body of your speech is the focus or central
idea.
The body of your speech should only have
one central idea.
25. Some Strategies to highlight your
main idea:
Presents real-life or practical examples
Show statistics
Present comparisons
Share ideas from the experts or practitioners
26. 2.5. CONCLUSION
Restates the main idea of your speech.
Provides a summary, emphasizes the
message, and calls for action.
It aims to leave the audience with a
memorable statement.
27. Some Strategies in writing Conclusion:
Begin your conclusion with a restatement of your
message.
Use positive examples, encouraging words, or memorable
lines from songs or stories familiar to your audience.
Ask a question or series of questions that can make your
audience reflect or ponder.
28. 3.1. EDITING/REVISING
It involves correcting errors in mechanics,
such as grammar, punctuation,
capitalization, unity, coherence, and others.
29. SIX POWER PRINCIPLES FOR
SPEECH EDITING by Andrew
Dlugan
Edit for Focus
- Ensure that everything you have
written, from introduction to conclusion, is
related to your central message
30. SIX POWER PRINCIPLES FOR
SPEECH EDITING by Andrew
Dlugan
Edit for Clarity
- Make all ideas in your speech clear
by arranging them in logical order (main
idea first then supporting details or
supporting details first then main idea)
31. SIX POWER PRINCIPLES FOR
SPEECH EDITING by Andrew
Dlugan
Edit for Concision
-Keep your speech short, simple, and
clear by eliminating unrelated stories and
sentences and by using simple words.
32. SIX POWER PRINCIPLES FOR
SPEECH EDITING by Andrew
Dlugan
Edit for Continuity
- Keep the flow of your presentation
smooth by adding transition words and
phrases.
33. SIX POWER PRINCIPLES FOR
SPEECH EDITING by Andrew
Dlugan
Edit for Variety
- Add spice to your speech by
shifting tone and style from formal to
conversational and vice-versa, moving
around the stage or adding humor.
34. SIX POWER PRINCIPLES FOR
SPEECH EDITING by Andrew
Dlugan
Edit for impact and beauty
- Make your speech memorable by
using these strategies: surprise the
audience, use vivid descriptive images, write
well-crafted and memorable lines, and use
figures of speech.
35. 3.2. REHEARSING
It gives you an opportunity to identify what works
and what does not work for you and for your target
audience.
Some strategies include reading your speech aloud,
recording for your own analysis or for your peers or
coaches to give feedback on your delivery.
The things to remember at this stage is : Constant
practice makes perfect.
36. Some Guidelines in Writing Speech
Keep your words short and simple. Your speech is meant to be heard by your
audience, not read.
Avoid jargon, acronyms, or technical words because they can confuse your
audience.
Make your speech more personal. Use the personal pronoun I, but take care
not to overuse it. When you need to emphasize collectiveness with your
audience, use the personal pronoun We.
Use active verbs and contractions because they add to the personal and
conversational tone of your speech.
Be sensitive of your audience. Be careful with your language, jokes and
nonverbal cues.
Use metaphors and other figures of speech to effectively convey your point.
Manage your time well; make sure that the speech falls under the time limit.
Editor's Notes
#1: Just like events planning or any other activities, writing an effective speech follows certain steps or processes.
The process for writing is not chronological or linear; rather, it is RECURSIVE. That means you have the opportunity to repeat a writing procedure definitely, or produce multiple drafts first before you can settle on the right one.
THE FIGURE SHOWS THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
#4: The purpose can be general and specific.
Study the examples to see the differences.
#11: The data that you will gather will be very useful making you speech informative, entertaining or persuasive.
#19: A good outline helps you see that all the ideas are in line with your main idea or message.
Write your outline based on how you want your ideas to develop.
Here are some of the suggested formats.
#29: So, whats the point? Whats the message of the speech?
#30: I dont understand the message because the examples or supporting details were confusing
#31: The speech was all over the place; the speaker kept talking endlessly as if no one was listening to him/her.
#32: The speech was too difficult to follow; I was lost in the middle.
#33: I didnt enjoy the speech because it was boring.
#34: Theres nothing really special about the speech.