Best Buddies Ambassador Training
Speech Writing Essentials
Welcome!
Goals and RulesWhat do you hope to accomplish today?
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What is an Ambassador?
Group Brainstorm
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Why Share Your Story?
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Your Mission
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What is a Mission Statement?
• "Strongly felt aim, ambition, or
calling"
• What is your purpose for being
here?
• What do you hope to achieve?
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To honor and empower Wounded Warriors.
To provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty
to animals throughout the United States
Writing a Mission Statement
What do you want the audience to know?
Writing Your Mission Statement:
• What I feel about myself - what
guides me?
• What it means - how does this
inform my decisions?
• How I show others - what does
this mean to my community?cc: lecates - https://www.flickr.com/photos/23688516@N00
How to Write a Speechcc: Toastwife - https://www.flickr.com/photos/68697343@N00
Parts of a speech:
1. Introduction
2. Body
3. Conclusion
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Introduction• Introduce yourself• Hook• Explain why you're here & why the
audience should listen• Tell your audience what you're
speaking about
Body• Discuss your 3 main points
• Tell the audience everything
you want them to know
Conclusion• Review the 3 main points• Remind the audience why you are
speaking & why they should listen• Include a call to action• Thank the audience
Your turn!
Tips & TricksHow should you speak in front of an audience?
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Things to keep in mind:
• Eye contact
• Volume control
• Speed
• Tone
• Leave a good impression
• Be confident and have fun!cc: heanster - https://www.flickr.com/photos/24582142@N00
Speech Presentations
Congratulations!
Group Picture!
THANK YOU!