Final Speech
Speaking to Entertain
Final Speech Requirements
}Typed outline with Works Cited (If needed)(MLA) due on the day you give
your speech.
}1-3 minutes in length (remember that I will cut you off if you run over 3
minutes due to time constraints. Plan accordingly).
}Note Cards are optional: If using note cards, no more than 15 words per
note card. Outlines will not be accepted as notecards.
Frequently Asked Questions
}Do
I need a visual aid?
◦NO. However, if it enhances your speech, then you are
welcome to include one. If it is not shared with me BEFORE
YOU COME TO CLASS, you will present without it.
}How
long does it need to be?
◦1-3 minutes. I will cut you off after 3 minutes.
Select Speaking Order on Monday
Some General Considerations
1.
In public speaking, eye contact must be made with the audience.
2.
The speaking speed should be slower than in conversation.
3.
Ideas should be clearly separated with pauses.
4.
The speech should start with a proper recognition of the people being spoken to.
5.
The argument or theme or purpose should be clearly introduced and developed logically.
6.
The speech should have a clear climax.
7.
The speech should have a significant conclusion.
8.
The speed and rhythm of speech should vary to keep audience interest.
9.
The volume and pitch of the speaker's voice should vary to help carry the meaning.
10. Concrete examples are more easily understood by an audience than abstract ideas.
11. Too many ideas will confuse an audience. Too few ideas will bore them.
12. Try to laugh or smile sometimes.
13. A speech should NEVER be read.
Procedure
1. Identify your audience, occasion and message.
2. Develop a tentative outline as prescribed on the following slides
3. Rehearse your speech aloud in front of a mirror or friends/family. Memorize the
speech’s sequence of events.
4. Be prepared on your assigned day.
5. Turn in an outline before presenting.
OUTLINE Here's a simple and effective way to outline your speech topic ideas for your
speech writing purposes:
THE INTRODUCTION
Wake up interest.
Thank you or recognition
State your specific statement.
Relate it to your audience.
List the main points of the body - your main occasional thoughts on the speaker’s podium.
THE BODY
List the main special occasion speech topics and construct the successes, pros and cons,
values, examples, funny remarks, narratives, anecdotes or insight stories.
THE CONCLUSION
An amusing general remark or joke are in general good.
Examples for ideas:
§ Dinners that honor a specific event, occasion, or a specific person.May mark the end of a
sports season or debate season, honor the birthday of a famous person, or acknowledge
someone for a special contribution to your school or community
o
Mother / Daughter Banquet Speech
o
Nursing Pinning Speech
o
Scholarship Banquet
o
College Acceptance Banquet
o
Service Awards
o
Holiday Gathering
o
Office Party
o
Pre-season dinner
o
Team Dinner for a sport before a game
o
Hunting Season Kick-Off Dinner
o
Bowl Game Dinner
o
Surprise Birthday Party
o
Groom’s Dinner
Additional Ideas
}End of the basketball (or other sport) season tribute speech
}Hall of Fame (or other type of award) Acceptance Speech
}Top 10 things learned as a firefighter
}Retirement speech from _____ career
}Eulogy for a famous person who has passed away (if going this route, this needs to be respectful)
}Maid of Honor / Best Man Toast Speech
}Commemorative Speech (Celebrating the end or beginning of something)
}
**All speeches should respect an individual being honored or addressed**