Speech writing

• English
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

Speech Writing

What are we going to do? 

• taking a look at speeches
• writing a speech (practise and for a grade) 
• delivering a speech 

Today: 

• Let's take a look at different speeches
• What is important while writing and giving a speech

What kind of of people give speeches?

Politicians:

Winston Churchill (We shall fight them on the beaches) - WWII

JFK- Obama - Trump inaugural speeches

Martin Luther King

Motivational speakers

Steve Jobs

Amanda Gorman

What stood out for you?

Writing a speech: How to start

1. Know the purpose
2. Know your audience
3.  Know the length (Max. 3 min) 
4.  Write, Revise, Practise, Revise, Practise

Keep in mind: 

MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech wasn’t written in a day. 

Writing a speech: The steps

Step 1: Outline your speech’s structure. What are the main ideas for each section?

Step 2: Flesh out the main ideas in your outline. Don’t worry about finding the perfect words.                       Just let your creativity flow and get it all out!

Step 3: Edit and polish what you’ve written until you have a cohesive first draft of your speech

Step 4: Practise, practise, practise. The more you practise your speech the more you’ll discover                 which sections need reworked, which transitions should be improved, and which                                  sentences are hard to say. You’ll also find out how you’re doing on length.

Step 5: Update, practise, and revise your speech until it has a great flow and you feel it’s ready                      to accomplish its purpose.

Writing a speech: The structure

• Introduction: Who are you, why are are you giving this speech, what is your main idea? (the main argument you want to discuss in your speech)
• Main Message: Idea 1, Idea 2, Idea 3…
  The majority of your speech should be spent presenting your argument and supporting material in a simple, organized way.
• Take away:  What do you want your audience to walk out of the room remembering?

Let's practise

• Make a mindmap
• Start by planning out your speech
• And start writing. 
  
  Topic: Imagine that,  ...
• Practice speech: 200 words