The document provides an overview of how to organize an effective speech. It discusses the key elements of an introduction including an attention getter, link, and thesis statement. The body should be clearly outlined and organized logically using techniques like subordination. Transitions are important for connecting the main points. The conclusion restates the thesis, summarizes the main points, and includes a clincher to tie it all together. Organizing a speech with these standard elements can help ensure it is coherent and persuasive.

1. Chapter 11Chapter 11
OrganizingOrganizing
your speechyour speech
Tell them what you’re going to tell
them. Tell them, and then tell them
what you told them.

2. What are the parts of theWhat are the parts of the
speech?speech?

3. Parts of the SpeechParts of the Speech
Introduction
– Attention Getter
– Thesis Statement
– Preview
Body
– 3 main points
– Supporting data
Conclusion
– Restate thesis
– Summarizes main points
– Clinches
Body
Introduction
Conclusion

4. What does the introductionWhat does the introduction
do?do?

5. What the introduction doesWhat the introduction does
 Gets attention of the
audience
 Provides a link to your
thesis statement
 Gives your specific thesis
statement
 Previews what is coming

6. What are good attention-What are good attention-
getters?getters?

7. Good attention-gettersGood attention-getters
are…are…
 Asking a rhetorical
question
 Making References
 Making a Startling
Statement
 Giving a Quotation
 Telling a Story

8. What is the purpose of theWhat is the purpose of the
link?link?

9. What is the purpose of theWhat is the purpose of the
link?link?
 Goes between
attention-getter and
thesis and “links” the
two
 Develops a “bridge”
between the audience
and the topic. The link
motivates audience to
listen
Topic
Audience
Link

10. What is the thesis?What is the thesis?

11. What is the thesis?What is the thesis?
 It clarifies the overall goal of
your speech (to inform, to
persuade, or to entertain).
 It states your specific topic.
 It is the “theory” on which
your whole speech is based.
E=mcE=mc

12. What’s the attention-getter,What’s the attention-getter,
link, and thesis?link, and thesis?
“Girls, for just $10 you can learn what makes a guy fall in
love. You see, it’s all part of the ‘Get Him System’
published in Secrets of Kissing. And as the ad says, “No
longer will you have to rely on old-fashioned advice.”
This was taken from an actual ad found in the February
issue of Young Miss Magazine. Today, I am going to talk to
this very issue. But it is my opinion that we can still use
some “old fashioned” advice.
According to William Bennett, former Secretary of
Education and noted author, “Increasingly, Americans are
lacking a solid grounding in traditional values.” It is my job
today to persuade you that we all could benefit from taking
a step back.”

13. What’s the attention-getter,What’s the attention-getter,
link, and thesis?link, and thesis?
Attention-getter: “Girls, for just $10 you can learn what
makes a guy fall in love. You see, it’s all part of the
‘Get Him System’ system published in Secrets of
Kissing. And as the ad says, ‘no longer will you
have to rely on old-fashioned advice.’” This was
taken from an actual ad found in the February issue of
Young Miss Magazine.
Link: Today, I am going to talk to this very issue. But it is
my opinion that can still use some “old fashioned”
advice. According to William Bennett, former Secretary of
Education and noted author, “Increasingly, Americans are
lacking a solid grounding in traditional values.”
Thesis: It is my job today to persuade you that we all could
benefit from taking a step back.”

14. What follows the thesisWhat follows the thesis
statement?statement?

15. The preview follows theThe preview follows the
thesis statement.thesis statement.
One or two
sentences that give
the audience an
overview of the
major points
All the points will
then be examined in
detail in the body

16. A preview statementA preview statement
exampleexample
“Today I am going to show you why alcohol
abuse is so dangerous. We first look at the
physical damage done by alcohol, followed
by its mental effects, and then the effects on
society.”

17. The BodyThe Body
This is the
heart, the
brain, the
nerve center
of the
speech.

18. What is the map to theWhat is the map to the
speech?speech?

19. The map is theThe map is the
OUTLINEOUTLINE
 Purpose Statement at
the top
 You follow process of
subordination
 Three main headings
 Each is followed by
supporting information
 Can go deeper and
give details
Purpose Statement
Section
Pt. 1 Pt. 2 Pt. 3

20. Sample OutlineSample Outline
pose statement: The purpose of this speech is to inform the audience of the positive role that laughter can play in lives
I. Introduction
A. Have you ever head the sayings, “Let a smile be your umbrella” and “Laugh and the world
laughs with you?” Both of these sayings show how a positive attitude and laughter can work
to your advantage.
B. Laughter can do more than provide a pleasant smile.
C. I would like to discuss the various areas in your lives where laughter can play a significantly
positive role.
1. Laughter can help you on the job.
2. Laughter can help you with family and friends.
3. Laughter can help your health
II. Body
A. Laughter can help you on the job.
1. Can make you a more productive worker
2. Can cut down on absenteeism
B. Laughter and help you with family and friends
1. Northwestern University study says family disputes defused by jokes
2. People are drawn to laughter
3. Psychological study says those who laugh thought of as leaders
C. Laughter has health benefits
1. Changes attitude and helps overcome serious illness
2. Saves energy
3. Keeps vocal cords loose so fewer colds
III. Conclusion
A. Thus, laughter can make change your life.

21. Use Transitional WordsUse Transitional Words
To add ideas Beyond that, beside, moreover, next, finally
To illustrate For example, in other words, as proof, for instance
To yield a point Granted, of course, since this is so, although true
To show contrast Conversely, however, nevertheless, on the other
hand
To emphasize a point Above all, indeed, more important, in fact
To compare At the same time, likewise, similarly
To show order First, second, next, finally, in conclusion, last
To repeat or restate In other words, that is to say, in short
To summarize For these reasons, in conclusion, all in all, overall
To show space
relationships
Close by, nearby, next to, in front of, behind
To show time
relationships
Before, afterward, formerly, later, meanwhile,,
ultimately, presently, previously, subsequently

22. Organizational PatternsOrganizational Patterns
 Chronological
 Climactic
 Spatial
 Cause-Effect
 Problem-
Solution
In Sequence Story
Process
History
In Rank Facts
Order Examples
Reasons
By Origin Geography
or source Departments
Tour
From event Research
to outcome Case Studies
From problem Policies
to action steps Attitudes
Awareness

23. What is in the conclusion?What is in the conclusion?

24. The ConclusionThe Conclusion
Restate the Thesis
Summarize points
Clincher - which
should tie back to
the attention getter

25. The ClincherThe Clincher
Must fit the mood of
speech
Must make sense
Must bring finality

26. Identify the three parts ofIdentify the three parts of
the Conclusionthe Conclusion
“So, I hope by now you can see that laughter is
no joking matter. It can make you a more
productive and effective worker, a more
sensitive friend and family member, and
even a healthier person. So let’s establish
and maintain a ‘laughing attitude.’ It costs
nothing. Therefore, the words you heard at
the beginning of my speech, “Let a smile be
your umbrella,” might be sound advice. Go
ahead and laugh. Hopefully the world will
laugh with you.”

27. Identify the three parts ofIdentify the three parts of
the Conclusionthe Conclusion
Restated Thesis: So, I hope by now you can see that
laughter is no joking matter.
Summary of main points: It can make you a more productive
and effective worker, a more sensitive friend and family
member, and even a healthier person.
Clincher: So let’s establish and maintain a ‘laughing attitude.’ It
costs nothing. Therefore, the words you heard at the
beginning of my speech, “Let a smile be your umbrella,” might
be sound advice. Go ahead and laugh. Hopefully the world
will laugh with you.”

28. Recalling the FactsRecalling the Facts
 What does the introduction consist of?
 Why must the body of the speech be clearly
organized?
 What is subordination and why is it important?
 What is the most critical sentence in a speech?
 Why are transitions important?
 How do you decide which organizational
pattern is the best to use?
 What does the conclusion consist of?Look Back on Page 312 of textbook

29. VocabularyVocabulary
 introduction
 quotation
 narrative
 link
 thesis statement
 preview statement
 body
 outline
 purpose statement
 subordination
 main heading
 supporting materials
 transition
 chronological pattern
 climactic pattern
 spatial pattern
 cause-effect pattern
 problem-solution
pattern
List on Page 285 of textbook