The Speech Writers Guide to
Successful Public Speaking
Specifications:
Length:
st
th
Juniors (1 year in 9 or 10th grade): 3-5 minutes
3 pages
Seniors: 6-8 minutes
4-5 pages
The ten easy steps…
Select a topic area
Gathering References
Selecting the Type of Speech
Selecting a Catchy Title
Writing a Brief Outline
Writing an Introduction and Summary
Completing a Rough Draft
Making a Title Page
Delivering to Class
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Step #1
Select a Topic Area
( __ points)
Examples: Forestry, Swine, Genetics, and Plant
Pathology
Date Due: ___________
Points Credited: ______
Topic Selected:
________________________________________________________
Brainstorming:
Step #2
Gathering References
( __ points)
**At least five references are required
**Possible sources: books, Internet, magazines, journals,
interviews. (You must include a variety of sources)
Date Due: ___________
Points Credited: ______
List References Below: (APA format)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Step #3
Select the Type of Speech
( __ points)
Examples: Informational, How-to, persuasive, entertaining
Date Due: ___________
Points Credited: ______
Type of Speech Chosen: ____________________________________
Step #4
Selecting a Catchy Title
( __ points)
Example: What’s the Beef about Beef?
(hint: Using a question is usually a good idea)
Date Due: ___________
Points Credited: ______
Title Selection: ___________________________________________
Brainstorming
Step #5
Writing a Brief Outline
( __ points)
Hint: Your English book will be very helpful!
Date Due: ___________
Points Credited: ______
Write your outline on the next page.
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Speech Outline
I. Title
A.
1.
2.
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Step #6
Writing an Interesting Introduction and Conclusion
( __ points)
Date Due: ___________
Points Credited: ______
(Insert another sheet of paper, if necessary)
Introduction:
Conclusion:
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Step #7
Completing a Rough Draft
( __ points)
Date Due: ___________
Points Credited: ______
(You may either type your rough draft or insert additional pages.)
Rough Draft
Step #8
Making a Final Draft
( __ points)
THIS MUST BE TYPED
Date Due: ___________
Points Credited: ______
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Step #9
Making a Title Page
( __ points)
Date Due: ___________
Points Credited: ______
Your title page must include the following information:
Title of speech
Date
Name
Address
Phone number
Date of Birth
School
School Address (405 East Sunbury Street)
School Phone # (589-3116)
Advisors Names
Chapter Name
State FFA Area (Cumberland-Dauphin-Perry)
State FFA Region (South Central)
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Step #10
Presentation to the Class
(___ points)
Date Due: ___________
Points Credited: ______
Speaking Tips:
Prepare and plan
Practice until you are familiar with the content
Practice to yourself
Practice in front of a mirror
Practice in front of a friend
Video record yourself giving the speech
Be confident when you are giving the speech. SAY IT WITH
CONVICTION!
Have fun, public speaking is a necessity for life, and you should try to
master your techniques now!
Congratulations!
You are a successful public speaker!
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