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Step 1
Consider the basic organization. Most speeches start with an Introduction, the Body and the Conclusion. Keeping this format will give you a place to start no matter what topic and type of speech.
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Step 2
Introduce yourself with flair. You want to create a way into a speech that lets the audience know that you are fun to hear and are an expert on the topic at hand. The audience wants to be assured that you aren't going to talk down to them. Don't think about the rest of the speech at first. Focus on the introduction, and get a clear grasp on what you want to say.
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Step 3
Choose the speech's theme. Knowing what the topic and theme is of the speech should give you ideas of the size of the speech, how many layers of details it has, and what its history involves. If you choose a theme that is simple and quick to illustrate, then organizing becomes easier. If you have a complicated speech, look for the main points you need to focus on.Keep the theme as the focus through all the parts of the speech, especially in the introduction and conclusion.
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Step 4
Look at the body of your speech. It is important that, in this part, you know your time limit. Knowing how long you have to speak is important in helping you organize you speech. If you have a lot of time, you can go through your speech with great detail. If you're crunched for time, you may have to make bullet points of your topic instead.
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Step 5
Know the type of speech. Knowing what type of speech you're giving will let you know how to organize it. If it's persuasive, you need to set up the choice you want and them list details supporting that choice. If it's Informational, you'll need to go through the topic systematically, almost in order. If it's demonstrative, you'll need to go step-by-step. Only the body of the speech will be influenced by this.
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Step 6
Know your Audience. If your audience is the type that has little time or attention, that will play big in how you organize. Instead of going into minute details, you'll probably go with larger points. If your audience is keen on the details, then factor in organizing the sections of your speech with more details and items.
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Step 7
Select the most important points. Any topic has points that stand out over the rest. Find them and make sure they factor into your speech.
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Step 8
Make sure that the conclusion drives home your point. This part of your speech will likely leave the biggest impression.
