2. 2 8/29/2012
Agenda
Today
Speech Topic Discussion
Introduction Speeches
Review Assignments due Sunday night
Next Class
Listening
Research & Sources
Speaking order selection
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Keys to Success
Choose something you are excited or
passionate about
Don’t simply select a topic based on prior
research
Avoid topics that are too broad
Avoid topics that are too specific
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A Topic in Four Steps
Generate ideas
Hobbies, interests, current events,
something you want the audience to know
about
Background information
Google, library, experts you know
Narrow to 2 or 3 that meet the
requirements
Write a topic statement
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Topic Statement
What do you want the audience to
know?
Is there adequate information available
from credible sources?
Why is this topic important?
What is the best speech pattern to use
with this topic?
How will you relate this to your audience?
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7. Final Thoughts
Above all else, choose something you are
interested in sharing with others
Your interest will translate into others’
interest
Your interest will give you a confidence
boost by shifting focus
You will care more about relaying the
message to your audience than self-
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8. Introduction “speech”
1-2 minutes
1. Start by getting our attention:
Share your favorite quote or an interesting
and unique fact about yourself
2. Tell us your biggest fear regarding this class
3. Tell us about the last time you had to speak in
public
4. Tell us about yourself:
What was life like for you growing up?
What’s your life like now?
What do you see yourself doing 5 years from
now?
5. Wrap up by tying everything back to whatever you
said first
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Things to Remember
Topic assignment due Sunday
Quiz due Sunday
No class on Monday next week
Have a great weekend!
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