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LESSON 1 Principle of Speech Writing Group 1 masarap  Objective: Use the principle of speech writing Consider audience profile, logical organization, duration, word choice andgrammatical correctness when writing Write own speech following the speech writing process ...

LESSON 1 Principle of Speech Writing Group 1 masarap  Objective: Use the principle of speech writing Consider audience profile, logical organization, duration, word choice andgrammatical correctness when writing Write own speech following the speech writing process  Hello, everyone! Before we start our lesson today, let's think about a few questions: Have you ever written a speech? If you have not, do you think it is easy to write a speech?  The Speech Writing Process Just like events planning, or any other activities, writing an effective speech follows certain steps or processes. The process for writing is not chronological or linear; rather, it is recursive. That means you have the opportunity to repeat a writing procedure indefinitely, or produce multiple drafts first before you can settle on the right one. The Speech Writing Process Conducting an audience analysis Determining the purpose of the speech Selecting a topic Narrowing down a topic Gathering Data Selecting a speech pattern Preparing an outline Preparing the introduction Creating the body of the speech Preparing the conclusion Editing and/ or Revising Rehearsing Components of the Speech Writing Process Audience analysis - means looking into the profile of your target audience. You need to do this so that your speech will fit or match your audience. Profile includes the following information demography - (age range, male-female ration, educational background, nationality, economic status, and others). situation - (time, venue, occasion, size). psychology - (values, beliefs, attitudes, preferences, cultural and racial ideologies, and needs). Components of the Speech Writing Process The purpose for writing and delivering the speech can be classified into three to inform, to entertain, or to persuade An informative speech provides the audience with a clear understanding of the concept or idea presented by the speaker. An entertainment speech provides the audience with amusement. A persuasive speech provides the audience with well- argued ideas that can influence their own beliefs and decisions Components of the Speech Writing Process The topic is your focal point of your speech, which can be determined once you have decided on your purpose. If you are free to decide on a topic, choose one that really interests you. Narrowing down a topic means making your main idea more specific and focused. The strategies in selecting a topic can also be used when you narrow down a topic. In the example below, "Defining and developing effective money management skills of Grade 11 students" is the specific topic out of a general one, which is "Effective money management." Components of the Speech Writing Process Data gathering is the stage where you collect ideas, information, sources, and references relevant or related to your specific topic. Writing patterns, in general, are structures that will help you organize the ideas related to your topic. Examples are biographical, categorical/topical, causal, chronological, comparison/contrast. problem-solution, and spatial. Components of the Speech Writing Process An outline is a hierarchical list that shows the relationship of your ideas. Experts in public speaking state that once your outline is ready, two-thirds of your speech writing is finished. Components of the Speech Writing Process The introduction is the foundation of your speech. Here, your primary goal is to get the attention of your audience and present the subject or main idea of your speech. Use a real-life experience and connect that experience to your subject. Use practical examples and explain their connection to your subject. Start with a familiar or strong quote and then explain what it means. Use facts or statistics and highlight their importance to your subject. Tell a personal story to illustrate your point. Components of the Speech Writing Process The body of the speech provides explanations, examples, or any details that can help you deliver your purpose and explain the main idea of your speech. One major consideration in developing the body of your speech is the focus or central idea. The following are some strategies to highlight your main idea. Present real-life or practical examples Show statistics Present comparisons Share ideas from the experts or practitioners Components of the Speech Writing Process The conclusion restates the main idea of your speech. Furthermore, it provides a summary, emphasizes the message, and calls for action. The following are some strategies: Begin your conclusion with a restatement of your message. Use positive examples, encouraging words, or memorable lines from songs or stories familiar to your audience. Ask a question or series of questions that can make your audience reflect or ponder. Components of the Speech Writing Process Editing/Revising your written speech involves correcting errors in mechanics, such as grammar, punctuation, capitalization, unity, coherence, and others. Edit for focus - Ensure that everything you have written, from introduction to conclusion, is related to your central message. Edit for clarity - Make all ideas in your speech clear by arranging them in logical order (e.g., main idea first then supporting details, or supporting details first then main idea). Edit for concision - Keep your speech short, simple, and clear by eliminating unrelated stories and sentences and by using simple words. Components of the Speech Writing Process Edit for Continuity - Keep the flow of your presentation smooth by adding transition words and phrases. Edit for Variety - Add spice to your speech by shifting tone and style from formal to conversational and vice-versa, moving around the stage, or adding humor. Edit for Impact and Beauty - Make your speech memorable by using these strategies: surprise the audience, use vivid descriptive images, write well-crafted and memorable lines, and use figures of speech. Components of the Speech Writing Process Rehearsing gives you an opportunity to identify what works and what does not work for you and for your target audience. Some strategies include reading your speech aloud, recording for your own analysis or for your peers or coaches to give feedback on your delivery.  Some Guidelines in Speech Writing 1. Keep your words short and simple. Your speech is meant to be heard by your audience, not read. 2. Avoid jargon, acronyms, or technical words because they can confuse your audience. 3. Make your speech more personal. Use the personal pronoun "I," but take care not to overuse it. When you need to emphasize collectiveness with your audience, use the personal pronoun "we." 4. Use active verbs and contractions because they add to the personal and conversational tone of your speech. 5. Be sensitive of your audience. Be very careful with your language, jokes, and nonverbal cues. 6. Use metaphors and other figures of speech to effectively convey your point. 7. Manage your time well; make sure that the speech falls under the time limit.