How to Write a Speech

A mind map about how to write a speech.

Edited at 2020-09-07 12:42:51

Second Hand Poet

Recent works View more works>>

Interaction between learning and development
A mind map book summary for "Mind in Society: The Development of Higher Psychological Processes" of Lev Vigotsky (chapter 6)
The Maze Runner
The Maze Runner Mind Map The Maze Runner is a 2014 American dystopian science fiction film directed by Wes Ball, in his directorial debut, based on James Dashner's 2009 novel of the same name.
The Martian Chronicles
The Martian Chronicles Mind Map The Martian Chronicles is a science fiction fix-up novel, published in 1950, by American writer Ray Bradbury that chronicles the settlement of Mars, the home of indigenous Martians, by Americans leaving a troubled Earth that is eventually devastated by nuclear war. The book is a work of science fiction, apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction, dystopian fiction, and horror that projects American society immediately after World War II into a technologically advanced future where the amplification of humanity's potentials to create and destroy have both miraculous and devastating consequences.

How to Write a Speech

Second Hand Poet

Recent works View more works>>

Recommended to you
Outline

Duplicate
Analytical essay
- 1.2k
- 18
- 3
Second Hand Poet
Duplicate
Argumentative essay
- 2.1k
- 26
- 7
Second Hand Poet
Duplicate
Cause and effect essay
- 2.6k
- 16
- 4
Second Hand Poet
Duplicate
Comparative essay
- 716
- 5
- 3
Second Hand Poet
Duplicate
General Essay Outline
- 755
- 14
- 2
Second Hand Poet
Duplicate
How to Make an Outline
- 544
- 5
- 2
Second Hand Poet
Duplicate
How to Write an Essay
- 971
- 20
- 2
Second Hand Poet
Duplicate
english grammar
- 4.5k
- 56
- 16
Second Hand Poet
Duplicate
Narrative Essay Outline Example
- 714
- 6
- 4
Second Hand Poet
Duplicate
Interpretive essay
- 761
- 2
- 1
Second Hand Poet

How to Write a Speech

https://www.lovelearningtutors.com/main-blog/2018/4/30/how-to-write-a-speech-english-gcse-exam

Introduce yourself

You’re giving a speech to your teachers

“Hello, and thank you for taking the time to listen. My name is Lawrence Smart, and I’m here today to talk to you about…”

You’re making a speech to your classmates

“Hi everyone. Most of you know me already know me - my name’s Shanice. I’m the one who always sits at the back of the class.”

Make a great opening statement

A rhetorical question

A surprising statement

A famous quote

Structure your speech

In the Introduction %2c your aim is to tell your audience who you are and what you’re talking about. Then%2c you want to grab their attention.

The main body of your speech is where you make your arguments. Divide this main body into 2-3 points%2c and separate each point into different paragraphs.

At the end%2c comes the, conclusion A good conclusion takes everything you said and sums it up.

Begin every paragraph with a topic sentence

Use very good English

Avoid long sentences. Write short sentences instead. By keeping things short, you limit the amount of complex punctuation you need to use. However, bear in mind that for the top marks, examiners are looking for a range of sentence structures and punctuation.

Practice. It’s a simple tip but it’s the best one I can give you. Trying anything for the first time takes your attention away from your grammar and spelling, and that can lead to mistakes. Practice makes perfect, and it also makes you more confident.

Express your opinion

Write from the 1st person and engage your audience

Use personal details and anecdotes

In a speech about bullying, you might say: “Like it is for so many young people, bullying is a subject that is close to my heart. When I was at primary school, I was bullied and I now know how harmful it can be.”

For a speech about music, you could say: “Ever since the day I first heard Kanye West’s Runaway, I knew I’d be a lifelong fan.”

If you were talking about sport, you might say: “I was never a good rugby player. But, football? My school’s muddy, overgrown football field is where I found my true calling.”

Use emotive language

Use figurative language

Simile - Describing something to be like something else. For instance, “She has eyes like a hawk”, “He’s thin as a twig”, or “They’re fighting like cats and dogs”.

Metaphor - Describing something by using a word that isn’t literally relevant. For example, “It’s raining men”, “I’m feeling blue”, or “The weather was bitterly cold”.

Imagery - Using words to make you imagine how they would affect your senses. For example; “A sweet apple”, “A sharp pin”, or “The lion roared”.

Use contrast

Use repetition

Use the list of three

Focus on the topic