Speech Attention Getters

Speech Attention Getters

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In a presentation, what is an attention-getter?

Poll

Do you plan on creating an attention-getter for your Shark Tank presentation?

• Yes

• No

• Undecided

Poll

How long do you think you have to grab your audience's attention and make a positive impression?

• 3 seconds

• 5 seconds

• 10 seconds

• 15 seconds

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Write an attention-grabber for your Shark Tank product. Don't worry, this is a rough draft and a brainstorm.

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What is a preview statement and why is it important for your presentation?

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What are the basic rules for a preview statement?

Multiple Choice

Which is the best preview statement for a speech about a unique object?

• “Today I’m going to tell you about my lucky penny.”

• “Today I’m going to tell you about my very important, super awesome, lucky penny.”

• “Today I’m going to tell you about my lucky penny: where I found it, how it has been lucky and why it is special to me.”

Open Ended

Write a preview statement for your Shark Tank product.

Signpost

• Indicate to your audience that you are moving from one idea to the next

• The most basic signposts include: First, next, then, finally…

Conclusions

• Methods/Suggestions Summarize the main thesis or idea of your speech EX: Explain why the object is special to you.

• Use a Relevant Quotation 

• Share an Incident or example

• Finish a story or description that you began in your introduction

Avoid These Conclusions

• Say, “That’s it, That’s all, or The End” If the audience can’t tell you’re concluding your speech, you haven’t done your job as a speaker.

• Breathe a huge sigh of relief

• Say “Thank you”

• Rush away

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Write a draft of your conclusion for your shark tank presentation