Module 4 Lesson 2 Writing The Speech Script PDF

Have you already experienced delivering a speech to the public? How did you prepare for it? Why do we need to prepare for a public speech? Writing the speech script Robertgie L. Piañar, ME Asst. Prof., BSEd-English Department Basic parts of the speech script Introdu...

Have you already experienced delivering a speech to the public? How did you prepare for it? Why do we need to prepare for a public speech? Writing the speech script Robertgie L. Piañar, ME Asst. Prof., BSEd-English Department Basic parts of the speech script Introduction Body Conclusion Strategies in writing the introduction Cruz (2010) 1.Rhetorical question 2.Startling statement 3.Narrative opening 4.Quoted remarks 5.An old maxim, aphorism (Salawikain) 6.History or background of the subject Strategies in writing the introduction Cruz (2010) 1.Rhetorical question Who says that age is an obstacle to education? Take it from Danilo Marcelo of Arayat, Pampanga who stopped going to school seven years ago after finishing the elementary grades. This year, at 24, he enrolled as a first year evening student at Abada High School. Strategies in writing the introduction Cruz (2010) 2. Startling statement Hindi pa kami laos! Strategies in writing the introduction Cruz (2010) 3. Narrative opening or an anecdote Mrs. Adelfa Prado, a fourth year evening student, sends herself and her six children to school, acting as a mother and father at the same time. Every day, Mrs. Prado divides her time as a half-time tindera tending her sari-sari store during the day and a as a half-time student studying at night. Strategies in writing the introduction Cruz (2010) 4. Quoted remarks “I earn while I learn.” He smiled at me as the interview reeled. “How can you work, have a part-time job, and at the same time go to school?” I asked. Strategies in writing the introduction Cruz (2010) 5. An old maxim, aphorism (Salawikain) “Water, water, everywhere, but not a drop to drink.” This quotation from the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Coleridge does not hold true anymore. Today, even flood water can quest the thirst. Why? Strategies in writing the introduction Cruz (2010) 6. History or background of the subject Muslims throughout the world, including our Filipino Muslim brothers, observe the holy month of Ramadan starting September 17. Ramadan is the ninth lunar month of the Muslim calendar. It is observed by Muslims just as the Lenten Season is commemorated by the Christians. Well-supported ideas in the body I. Thesis statement 1 I. Supporting detail 1 II. Supporting detail 1 III. Supporting detail 1 II. Thesis statement 2 I. Supporting detail 1 II. Supporting detail 1 III. Supporting detail 1 Strategies in writing the conclusion Cruz (2010) 1. A summary of the main point of the speech 2. A question left in the reader’s mind 3. Suggested results or significance 4. A forecast or prophecy 5. A repetition of the introduction 6. A quotation, an aphorism, or a saying Strategies in writing the conclusion Cruz (2010) 1. A summary Take it from the experts: Smoking is definitely harmful to health. Strategies in writing the conclusion Cruz (2010) 2. A question The hands of the new Filipino toil for the love of creation. They turn the wheels of progress and hold high the torch of freedom –freedom from want and hunger. Do you have these kinds of hands? Strategies in writing the conclusion Cruz (2010) 3. Suggested results or significance Let us conserve our forests now if we want to save the future of our country and of our children. Strategies in writing the conclusion Cruz (2010) 4. A forecast or prophecy In six and a half centuries from now, if population would not be checked, there would be one person standing on every square foot of land on earth. By that time, people would be devouring one another, for there would be no more space for plants to grow. Strategies in writing the conclusion Cruz (2010) 5. A repetition of the introduction His job was admirable because he is earning while he is learning. Strategies in writing the conclusion Cruz (2010) 6. A quotation, an aphorism, or a saying Poverty is not a hindrance to succeed! More strategies in writing 1. Cite authorities. Cite properly. 2. Use discourse markers for a clearly organized script. 3. Less is more. 4. Allow your script to be represented by non-verbal cues. Exercise Assuming you are writing a speech about gender inclusivity, how would you write the introduction of your script? Apply the strategy/ies in writing the introduction of a speech script.