Speech Writing

The primary objective of speech writing is getting the right or appropriate topic.

• True

• False

The purpose of the speech will help you identify ideas that will support your main idea or message.

• True

• False

Word choice is one consideration in writing a speech.

• True

• False

How do you keep your audience interested in your talk?

• the whole content should be factual

• flat intonation

• include a little bit of humour

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

Before writing the speech, you must first think of the points that suit the topic. However, the points themselves are not sufficient to provide a clear view and understanding to the audience.

What can you do to provide a crystal clear understanding to the audience?

• distribute copies of the speech

• elaborate each points by giving examples

• slides presentation

• distribute brochures

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.4

CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2B

If you are given points for your essay writing, you should

• use all of the points and add your own ideas

• use only some points that you could elaborate on

• omit some points

How do you close your speech?

• strike a pose

• saying goodbye

• thank the audience

Select all that apply to writing an introduction.

• Has a hook

• Has the thesis statement

• Has supporting details

• Introduces the topic

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2A