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Here are three potential speech topics I identified from the document along with the purpose for each: 1. Topic: Information literacy Purpose: To inform Grade 12 students about the definition and relevance of information literacy today. 2. Topic: Observations of people who lack information literacy Purpose: To entertain Grade 12 students with interesting observation of people who lack information literacy. 3. Topic: Developing information literacy Purpose: To persuade Grade 12 students to develop information literacy.

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Speech Writing

Here are three potential speech topics I identified from the document along with the purpose for each: 1. Topic: Information literacy Purpose: To inform Grade 12 students about the definition and relevance of information literacy today. 2. Topic: Observations of people who lack information literacy Purpose: To entertain Grade 12 students with interesting observation of people who lack information literacy. 3. Topic: Developing information literacy Purpose: To persuade Grade 12 students to develop information literacy.

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ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT

Principles Of Speech Writing


As most speakers say, a great speech is 90 percent great material, and only 10 percent great
delivery. Writing for public speaking is not so different from other types of writing. You want to
capture your listener’s attention, express your ideas in a logical manner and use reliable evidences
or sources to support your statements or arguments.
The goal of public speaking is to gain a response from your listeners – to get them to think, feel,
or act in a certain way. To reach the listeners, find out as much as you can about the. They have
only one chance to comprehend the information as you deliver it, so your speech must be well-
organized and easily understood. In addition, the content of the speech and your delivery must fit
the audience.
The Speech Writing Process
Just like events planning, or any other activity, 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 settle on the
right one.
1. Audience Analysis.
Audience analysis requires looking into the profile of your target audience. This is done so
you can tailor-fit your speech content and delivery to your audience. The profile includes the
following information.
Demography (age range, male-female ratio,
educational background and affiliations or degree
program taken, nationality, economic status,
academic or corporate designations)
Situation (time, venue, occasion, size)
Psychology (values, beliefs, attitudes, preferences,
cultural and racial ideologies and needs)

2. Purpose.
The purpose for writing and delivering a 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.
Example:
Informing the Grade 12 students about the definition and relevance of information literacy
today.
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- An entertainment speech provides the audience with amusement.
Example:
To entertain, Grade 12 students with interesting observation of people who lack information
literacy.

- A persuasive speech provides the audience with well-argued ideas that can influence their
own beliefs and decisions.
Example:
To persuade Grade 12 students to develop information literacy.

3. Topic.
Once you’ve decided on your purpose, you can now identify your topic. Your topic is your
main point. If you are free to decide on a topic, choose one that really interests you. There are
a variety of strategies in selecting a topic, such as using your personal experiences, discussing
with your family members or friends, free writing, listing, or asking questions.

4. Narrowing Down a Topic.


Narrowing down your 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.

5. Data Gathering.
This is when you collect ideas, information, sources, and references related to your specific
topic. You can gather data by visiting the library, browsing the web, observing a specific event
related to your topic, or through interview or survey. The gathered data will be very useful in
making your speech informative, entertaining, or persuasive.

6. Writing Patterns.
In general, structures that will help you organize the ideas related to your topic. Examples are:
• Biographical – presents descriptions of your life or of a person, famous or not.
• Categorical/topical – presents related categories supporting the topic.
• Causal – presents cause-effect relationships.
• Chronological – presents the idea in time order.
• Comparison/contrast – presents comparison/contrast of two or three points.
• Problem-solution – presents an identified problem, its causes, and recommended
solutions.
7. Outline.
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. A
good outline helps you see that all the ideas are in line with your main idea or message. The
elements of an outline include introduction, body, and conclusion. Write your outline based
on how you want your ideas to develop.
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8. Body of the Speech.


The body of the speech provides an explanation, examples, or 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 body of your speech should only have one central idea.
The following are some strategies to highlight your main idea:
1. Present real-life or practical examples
2. Show statistics
3. Present comparisons
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4. Share ideas from experts or practitioners.

9. The Introduction.
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.
The following are some strategies:
• Use 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 ang highlight their importance to your subject.
• Tell a personal story to illustrate your point.

10. The Conclusion.


The conclusion restates the main idea of your speech. Furthermore, it provides a summary
emphasizes the message, and calls for action. While the primary goal of the introduction is
to get the attention of the audience, the aims to leave the audience with a memorable
statement.
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.

11. Editing/Revising.
Editing or revising your written speech involves correcting errors in mechanics, such as
grammar, punctuation, capitalization, unity, coherence, and others. Andrew Dlugan, 2013
• Edit for focus.
Ensure that everything that you have written is related to your conclusion.
• Edit for clarity.
Make all ideas in your speech clear by arranging them in logical order.
• Edit for concision.
Keep your speech short, simple, and clear by eliminating unrelated stories and
sentences and by using simple words.
• 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.
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Make your speech memorable by using these strategies: surprise the audience, use
vivid, descriptive images, write well-crafted memorable lines, and use figures of
speech.
12. Rehearsing.
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 and
recording for your own analysis or for your peers or coaches to give feedback on your
deliver.

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 jargons, acronyms, or technical words because they may 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 to 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.

ACTIVITY:
On your notebook, write three (3) topics that you want to talk about for your speech and identify
the purpose.

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