Speech
Ms. Radlinger
Introducing a Famous Person
Speech Guidelines
A speech of introduction is considered a special occasion. We will pretend the
person is making a guest appearance in our classroom and it is your job to
introduce him/her. Find at least two sources (magazine, newspaper or internet
article) about this person and borrow information from these resources for your
speech.
Time:
2-3 minutes
Checklist:
Before your speech give me your typed speech outline with
the following highlighted:
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3 “ According to…” highlight lead ins for all
borrowed information
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3 transitions highlighted on outline
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3 gestures highlighted on outline
Also include _____ WORKS
CITED
At least three different sources
(Use easybib.com. A web address will NOT do!)
When writing the speech do the following:
*Make sure your information is accurate.
*Adapt remarks to occasion
*Adapt remarks to person.
*Adapt remarks to audience.
*Entertain the audience!
*Create a sense of anticipation
and drama.
Include at least three of the following:
Bodily Action
Size Gesture
Shape Gestur
Location Gestures
Number Gesture
Idea Gestures
Transitions: First, second, third, finally, in conclusion, next, furthermore, in addition, on the other
hand, consequently, neither nor…
Introducing a Famous Person
Speech Outline TYPED!
I. INTRODUCTION
MEMORIZE THIS!
A. Attention getter– Use one of the following or make up your own.
 List other famous personalities in the same field and then get to
your person.
 “ Many of you recognize ____________ from _________ but do
you really know him/her.”
 Use an anecdote about an event or moment in this person’ s
life.
 Quote something clever, funny or strange this person has said.
 For sports figures share athletic feats or statistics or movie stars
box office revenues $.
B. Background/bridge/slope/benefit to thesis
C. Thesis (What is it you want to say about this person? Research and then come
up with three conclusive qualities or characteristics about this person that you will
then prove in the body of your speech.)
II. Body
A. Major Point #1 of thesis
1. State your point and develop it with
a. examples,
b. anecdotes,
c. quotes, etc.
2. Tie it all together
B. Major Point #2 of thesis
C. Major Point #3 of thesis
III. CONCLUSION
At the very end say something like “ Please welcome ….
Speaker:_________________________
Introducing a Famous Person Speech
Outline
9 _____ Introduction
___ attention getter
___ bridge
___ thesis with three points
4____ major point #1 clear
___ developed with examples,
quotes, anecdotes
4____ major point #2 clear
___ developed with examples,
quotes, anecdotes
4____ major point #3 clear
___ developed with examples,
quotes, anecdotes
4 _____ Conclusion effective
Presentation
5 ______ eye contact
2 ______ pace
2 ______ volume
1_____ Remarks adapted to audience.
1_____Speaker built enthusiasm for the visitor.
1_____ Entertaining!
1_____ Creative flair!!!
HIGHLIGHTED AND LABELED
6____According to…
3____transitions
3_____gestures
5_____Bibliography- proper format
5 ______ time 2-3 minutes
_____ 60 KS pts