9. Introduction
Gets the audience’s attention
Sets a purpose for the speech
Previews main points
10. Attention Getter
Purpose is to grab the audience’s attention
Should motivate them to listen for the next
several minutes
Your wording “should be refined and practiced”
(Poway).
See handout for strategies and examples.
12. Body
There’s no single right way to organize your
ideas.
The strongest idea will have the largest impact
on your audience.
Choose an organizational strategy (see
handout) and stick to it. They only work when
they’re unified.
Have 2-3 main points and support them with
evidence.
Use transitions.
14. Conclusion
Reiterate your topic
Repeat your purpose
Review your main points
Leave the audience with a concluding thought,
a clincher
15. Clincher Ideas
Memorable quotes
A vivid image
A reference to what you said in your
introduction
A call to action
16. Where to Start
Body first
You need to know what you’re saying
Then, write your intro and your conclusion.
Be sure to add an attention getter and a
clincher.
Check for transitions.
Revise and edit.
17. Works Cited
"Organization." Organization. University of
Pittsburgh, 21 Aug. 2008. Web. 29 Mar. 2015.
<http://www.speaking.pitt.edu/student/public-
speaking/organization.html>.
Senior Project. Poway High School. PDF.