Speech organization worksheet

Directions: In order to complete this worksheet, you will need to have a topic suitable for
a speech. First, identify your headings: general and specific purposes and your central
idea statement. Then answer the questions under each section [intro, body, conclusion] in
order to organize information that you might use in your speech. As you answer
questions, write in 1st person, as if giving the speech. Remember that completing the body
of the speech is necessary before completing the introduction and conclusion.

General Purpose:
Specific Purpose:
Central Idea/Thesis Statement:

Introduction
How could you get the audience’s attention for this topic?
What kind of background material is necessary to bring your audience up to date on your
central idea?
Write a clear credibility statement for this speech.
List your central idea and your main points:

Body
What is your first main point?
How can you illustrate/explain this main point?
What else is important to know about this main point?
Give an example:

What is your second main point?

How can you illustrate/explain this main point?
What else is important to know about this main point?
Give an example:

What is your third main point?

How can you illustrate/explain this main point?
What else is important to know about this main point?
Give an example:

Conclusion
What can you say to signal the end of your speech?
Summarize your main points:
What can you say to make the end your speech memorable?