EL P1 Speech Notes

WRITING A SPEECH What is a speech? It must have a message given by someone to someone (A) Types of speech/General Objectives  To inform: to present a talk with the sole purpose of giving information  To inspire: to put feelings into words and inspire the audience  To motivate: to make others think, believe and act as you want them to, and have them like it  To persuade: to present a talk that persuades the audience to accept your proposal or viewpoint  To entertain: to entertain the audience through humour and drama (B) What do you have to consider when writing a speech?  The subject: Determine your topic for this speech, e.g., school election. What will you speak about? Whether it's on deforestation or world football history etc.  The audience: This will determine your voice--the tone of your voice, and the degree of formality in your word choice and sentence structures. Are you're talking to fellow schoolmates or hyperactive nine-year-olds? Your language should change accordingly.  The purpose: The objective that will define your subject, e.g., "to persuade the audience to make a particular choice." The title: Don't worry about an exact title at the outset: this will develop. Likewise, your subject may shift as you acquire more knowledge, but you must start somewhere. (C) Speech Organisation 1. Introduction (10%) (A) Opening Statement – Attention Getter (B) Thesis – States your case 2. Body (80%) (A) First Main Point - sub-points with support (B) Second Main Point - sub-points with support (C) Third Main Point - sub-points with support

3. Conclusion (10%) (A) Summary – Famous Words (B) Memorable Statement (D) Techniques for an Introduction: Attention-Getters 1 Ask a question What if the world ended tomorrow? 2 State a startling fact My fellow schoolmates, in every 10 minutes, 20 people die in road accidents. 3 Present a quotation You cannot discover new oceans unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore. 4 Refer to a historical event In 1965, Singapore was separated from Malaysia. We became an independent nation. 5 Compliment the audience As I stand before you, my fellow friends, I am delighted to see faces that exude enthusiasm and faces that radiate a heart of warmth. 6 Refer to the occasion, purpose of the meeting We gather here this morning for a single purpose, which is to elect a president for the Student Council. 7 Point out the importance of the subjects to the audience Having the right attitudes towards learning is of paramount importance and this afternoon, we have a honourable speaker who flew…. 8 Point to common relationships, beliefs, interests or opinions Our school values advise us, to grow as one people, to serve as one people and to live victoriously as one people. 9 Give an illustration e.g. a story 10 Tell a joke 11 Use a gimmick *Bear in mind that a quote, story, joke etc. must all be relevant to the subject. (E)Techniques for a Conclusion 1 Summary To sum up, let me reit