How to Write a Prepared Speech
Speeches are oral forms of communication given in a variety of settings, including schools, workplaces, political rallies and social events. Speeches inform or persuade or motivate people to think a certain way or take action. Effective speeches are often written out beforehand so that speakers have something to go from when they are talking in front of a group. Preparing a speech can help you to organize your ideas in a logical manner so you will get a better response from your audience.
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Think about your purpose for giving the speech and the main ideas you want to convey in your speech. Write these ideas out in an outline before starting to write your actual speech. Knowing the main point of your speech can help you to better organize your ideas.
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Do further research on your topic to find interesting facts, including one that you can use at the start your speech. Find a question, anecdote, quotation or fact to put in your introduction that will capture your audience's attention. Write your introduction using words that make your audience want to know more about your topic.
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Use a series of ideas that relate to the main topic of your speech to organize the body of your speech. In the body, state your main ideas and use information that supports those ideas. Put your ideas in a sequence, such as chronological order, that will help your audience to understand your main topic.
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Reinforce the main points of your speech in your conclusion, according to ONLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. Craft a memorable concluding remark with a story, idea, fact or quotation that both presents new information to your audience and reinforces the main point of your speech.
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Practice your speech at home in front of a mirror, watching your facial expressions, inflection and tone and use of eye contact and other forms of nonverbal communication, to work out any potential problems.
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Tips & Warnings
Create visual aids for your presentation to help to keep your audience engaged. Visual aids come in the form of handouts, slides, a poster, a film, an audio or video file, or books.
When you are preparing your speech, read additional information on your topic. Think about questions you would have if you were an audience member so that you are prepared to answer your audience's questions, according to the OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc.
If you have a time limit on how long you can speak, time your speech when you are practicing it.
Use words and phrases that your audience will understand. If your speech is too difficult or too simple for your audience, it is likely that they will lose interest in what you are saying, according to Scholastic.
