Handout 5

There should be a fit for the occasion and the content, tone, and mood of your speech.

• Know the purpose of the speech and the occasion that calls for your address

• Analyze your perspective audience

• Choose an appropriate topic or theme

• Prepare an outline of what you want to say

Consider the topic you want, the topic you can relate to, and the topic you are interested in. If an organization gives you the theme and is invited to speak, consider relating your specialization to their theme. The theme will dictate whether you and your speech must be humorous.

• Prepare an outline of what you want to say

• Know the purpose of the speech and the occasion that calls for your address

• Choose an appropriate topic or theme

• Analyze your perspective audience

Expect who will be the audience. You must also recognize the situation of the state where you will deliver the speech.

• Know the purpose of the speech and the occasion that calls for your address

• Prepare an outline of what you want to say

• Analyze your perspective audience

• Choose an appropriate topic or theme

The outline will prevent you from wandering from one idea to another.

• Prepare an outline of what you want to say

• Analyze your perspective audience

• Choose an appropriate topic or theme

• Know the purpose of the speech and the occasion that calls for your address

The first 30 seconds of your speech are probably the most important. In that period, you must grab the audience’s attention and engage their interest in what you have to say in your speech.

largest part of your speech. The best way to set out the body of your speech is by formulating a series of points you would like to raise.

The closing of your speech must contain some of your strongest material. You should view the closing of your speech as an opportunity.

You have your reservoir of ideas, but you may want to research what other prominent experts say about your chosen topic. Their ideas will add more impact to what you have to say.

• Gather materials for your speech

• Think and decide on a speech design

• Choose the method of delivery you want to use

• Write your speech

Your speech must consider the time allotted. You might need to consider the flow of your speech.

• Gather materials for your speech

• Think and decide on a speech design

• Choose the method of delivery you want to use

• Write your speech

You could memorize the speech if it is brief. A long speech is difficult to memorize.

• Gather materials for your speech

• Think and decide on a speech design

• Choose the method of delivery you want to use

• Write your speech