What makes an effective speech?

What do you know about speeches?

Tell about one you have read, seen on a video or TV, or heard about.

Can you tell me?

What makes an effective speech?

1. Know the audience

2. Say something new

3. Focus on key points

4. Inspire

Good points to remember… I should know!

By the close of this presentation, you will be able to identify the 4 parts of an effective speech in an authentic speech.americanrhetoric.com. (2001-present)

1. Know the audience

Be sincere

Know what the audience cares about

What makes an effective speech?

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Say something motivating.

Say something encouraging.

Create an atmosphere that builds

hope for the audience’s future.

What makes an effective speech?

What do you hope for the future?

2. Say Something new Bloomberg, (2013)

What makes an effective speech?

Speak with a purpose.

Tell a story- connect with your audience.

3. Focus on key points!

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During World War 2, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt filled the airwaves

with his memorable and inspirational

speeches on the radio.

Adolf Hitler motvated a generation of Germans to follow his lead.

What might be memorable about their speeches?

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What makes an effective speech?

End with a message that challenges the audience to think and act.

4. Inspire Microsoft® Clip Art

1•Know your audience

2•Say something new

3•Focus on key points

4• Inspire

These make an effective speech.

In 1992, 12 year old Severn Suzuki spoke at the United Nation’s Earth Summit in Brazil. She said, “I am here to speak for all generations to come. . .” Nishida, (2007)

Let’s read the text of Severn’s

speech. As you read, highlight

words or phrases you feel show

examples of an effective speech.

Nishida, (2007)

What makes an effective speech?

She knows her audience She says something new

As you watch Severn deliver her speech,

Check the boxes where you feel she

includes parts of an effective speech.

She focuses on key pointsShe inspires

Click to view Severn’s video

How does hearing and seeing Severn’s

speech affect the impact of reading her words?Share something you noticed.

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