Writing a Speech

An anecdote is...

• A short explanation.

• A word my teacher uses to show off.

• Snake bite medicine

• A short personal story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

It is important to learn to give speeches beacuse...

• They help us pass a test.

• They help gain confidence and grow as a person.

• They help me remember stuff.

• They help me think better and understand.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

When beginning a speech you should...

• Listen to the needs of the audience

• Start with a joke

• Grab audience attention

• Ask people what they want you to talk about.

Is it ok to begin, "Today, i'm going to give a speech about..."

• Yes, it lets the audience know what the speech is about.

• No, it is a weak way to state the purpose of the speech.

Opinions speeches should try to persuade the audience...

• False

• True

Audience listeners will most remember...

• falling asleep.

• how you made them laugh.

• beginning and end of the speech.

• reasons/points.

Strong speeches...

• Are given by a speaker who whispers

• may be easily heard due to volume

• contain regular eye contact

• Both A and C

Using facts throughout my speech...

• is a way to waste time.

• backs up point (evidence).

• way to show off.

• bores the audience

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

A person has given a strong speech when..

• included a song or dance.

• they have remained on the topic and explained each reason.

• they dressed up.

• talked little about the topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.4.5