Supporting Speech Ideas

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Word choice is one consideration in writing a speech.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

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

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Select all that apply to writing an introduction.

• Has a hook

• Has the thesis statement

• Has supporting details

• Introduces the topic