Name:
Core:
Preparing for your Campaign Speech
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:
1. Organization: There are multiple ways you can organize your speech. Circle the organization option used.
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
A
A
A
B
B
B
C
D
D
D
E
C
E
F
E
F
C
F
G
G
G
Speech Writing Tips!
1. Write like you talk. Make the speech easy for the audience to listen and for you to give! (Use short
sentences, say words you use daily, and smile . )
2. Do the research! Use facts and examples to support your speech.
3. Write the speech like you would write a paper. There needs to be a beginning, middle and end.
4. Practice, practice, practice!
5. Have fun!
A. INTRODUCTION
Brainstorm how you are going to capture your audience’s attention. Write your attention grabber here. Make
sure you use the introduction for an adult audience.
B. MAKE YOUR POINT
An effective speaker shares his/her main point early in the speech. This follows the introduction.
Main Points/Facts
Briefly list the 3 main points/facts that you will include in your speech.
Stance
This is your action plan. (How you think the topic should be addressed - How your problem should be fixed.)
You may be able to refer to your Summarize part B sentence for help.
C. OPPONENT’S VIEW – “The Other Side”
C. OPPONENT’S VIEW
TRANSITION IN – Connect their viewpoint to yours
Use a transition word or phrase to move from your point of view into the opponent’s point of view.
(You may have heard; my opponent says/thinks; you may believe; etc.)
THE OTHER SIDE’S ARGUMENT - What is the viewpoint of the opposition? How would someone
disagree with your argument?
TRANSITION OUT– Connect back to your arguments
(However; As you will see; This may be so, but; He/she may have a point, but)
WHY ARE THEY WRONG? – How does your information show that you are right and
they are wrong?
D. SUPPORT YOUR POINT OF VIEW
Fact/Paraphrase
Explanation (transfer from notes)
E. SUPPORT YOUR POINT OF VIEW
Fact/Paraphrase
Explanation (transfer from notes)
F. SUPPORT YOUR POINT OF VIEW
Fact/Paraphrase
Explanation (transfer from notes)
G. LEAVE THEM SPEECHLESS!
End your speech with a strong concluding statement. This will be the very last and most important thing the
audience hears.
Possibilities:
 4 Point Close
 Call to Action
 Emotional Appeal
Concluding statement:
A1. TOPIC STATEMENT
This should come from the summary section of your note sheet. (Part B or C)
D1. ACTION STEP
E1. ACTION STEP
F1. ACTION STEP