Speeches
2014-01-07
Selecting a
Topic:
There are many
different types or styles of speech topics:
Personal Topics – your life experiences eg
–vacation, sports team, family members, etc. Research Topics – topics which research
info to tell the audience about – “Info. Speech” Unique – topics which normal one may not
think about Eg- toilets, hair, chocolate, foreign mannerisms / behaviours etc. Favourite / Famous People – BFF Careers Obvious – Writing a speech about writing a
speech.
Brainstorm –
Select 3 topics and brainstorm as much information about each of them so that
you can determine which topic will be the easiest and most interesting to write
about.
How to Write an Effective Introduction
When writing your introduction try to keep the
following things in mind:
·
Topic Sentence
– a topic sentence is a sentence that clearly and effectively explains what
your topic is. Traditionally, this sentence comes first. In a speech this
sentence is most effective when it is the last sentence of opening paragraph.
·
Try to vary your style of sentences - Eg.
You could incorporate many types of introductions into your paragraph –
Types of Intros –
Types of Introduction - A) Anecdote - a short story, play by play announcer /
broadcaster.
B) Surprise - ask a question,
do not tell the audience what your speech is on until the end of your paragraph
C)
Quote - quote a famous person, or mimic someone
D)
Statement - state a fact
E)
Commentation - Play by Play
·
Introductions should move from general to
specific as your sentences progress in your paragraph
