Speech Planning Worksheet

Introduction (The speaker sells the idea to the audience so they’ll want to listen. The first
few minutes of a speech are very important.) 10%

A. Get Audience’s Attention

• Share a brief story or example that directly relates to the speech.
• Mention a startling statement, statistic or fact.
• Start with a question, quotation, or familiar saying that has to do with the
topic of the speech.
How is everyone doing today?? I'm glad to see so many students pursuing a college education. It wasn't too
long ago that I was in your shoes. Hello name in Antonio Horton and I am the project coordinator for "One
SAFE JSU". I'm going to be talking to you about 2 things: The Latasha Norman Counseling Center and the
new initiative called "One SAFE JSU". Before I get started let me just say that I'm not a long-winded person. I
know that our brains are designed to only retain a certain amount of information, and within that short time that
I have your attention, I want you to get the most out of this presentation. I'm an "Open Forum" type of person.
B. State
If you have questions The Topic
at "Any Given time" feel free to ask. I do have one short video, but I value your input and
I want to hear from you guys. Then I'll be out of your way.
The Latasha Norman Counseling Center. How many of you have heard of it? Do you know where its located?
Ok. We are located in the New Student center. Take the elevators to the 2nd floor and make a left when you
get off. We are straight through the double doors in suite 2102. We want you to know that you have our
support and that we are here for you. I know that Counseling has a Social Stigma. "Oh, It must mean that
something's wrong with him". "Wonder what she going in there for?", but the thing is..everything can be going
right and you can still get counseling. Simple as sorting through your feelings, managing your time, Balancing
Life andC.school,
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sickness, or if you just have some things you want to let out. We are here. We help
with all types• of concerns
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• Challenge the audience with a question, invitation or quiz.

Why do you guys think people avoid counseling??

People don't generally care what others say when they see a doctor about physical wellness, so what

D. Preview Main Points

• Simply list the points in the order they will be presented.
Body of Presentation (The body includes the main points of your message.) 80%
• Select three main points you want to emphasize.
• A point can be expressed in many different ways.
• Repeat an important point before moving on to discuss another point.
• Use transitions to connect parts of the presentation. Transitions are words or
phrases that allow you to move smoothly from one point to another.
• Use stories, personal experiences or humor to add interest and reinforce each point.
• Picture words help individuals visualize what you say and keep the listener
interested.

Main Point:
1. What it is and just what to do.
You cant prevent a public health problem if you don't know what it is. And thats what Interpersonal Violence is
classified as, a "Public Health Problem". We want to make sure that you know just what to do if a student
walks up to you and says I was raped, or I was sexually assaulted in my dorm. We have a universal process in
place to
Main to address these incidents. We have had instances where the department launched THEIR OWN
Point:
internal investigation. This is not the process.

Main Point:

Conclusion (The speaker wraps up by summarizing the main points the audience needs to
keep in mind. Just as first impressions are important, the same is true of final ones!) 10%

A. Signal the close of the speech by using a simple transition sentence that lets the
audience know the speech is nearly finished.

B. Reinforce the main points by reminding the audience about the most important things
they have just heard.

C. End strongly
• Use a brief story, example, or quotation.
• Or, encourage the audience to do something to follow up on what they have just
heard.
• Sometimes it is helpful to mention where additional information can be obtained.