Speech Planning Worksheet (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

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Body of Presentation

(The body includes the main points of your message.) 80%

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Select three main points you want to emphasize.

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A point can be expressed in many different ways.

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Repeat an important point before moving on to discuss another point.

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Use transitions to connect parts of the presentation. Transitions are words or

phrases that allow you to move smoothly from one point to another.

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Use stories, personal experiences or humor to add interest and reinforce each point.

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Picture words help individuals visualize what you say and keep the listener

interested.

Main Point:

Conclusion

(The speaker wraps up by summarizing the main points the audience needs to

keep in mind. Just as first impressions are important, the same is true of final ones!) 10%

A. Signal the close of the speech by using a simple transition sentence that lets the

audience know the speech is nearly finished.

B. Reinforce the main points by reminding the audience about the most important things

they have just heard.

C. End strongly

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Use a brief story, example, or quotation.

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Or, encourage the audience to do something to follow up on what they have just

heard.

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Sometimes it is helpful to mention where additional information can be obtained.

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