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Name Speech

Name Speech. Sophomore English. Steps to Writing an Effective Name Speech. 1. Brainstorm your topic Create a brainstorm web using your background knowledge about your topic 2. Do some preliminary research W ho can you interview? What sources might you need?

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Name Speech

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  1. Name Speech Sophomore English

  2. Steps to Writing an Effective Name Speech 1. Brainstorm your topic • Create a brainstorm web using your background knowledge about your topic 2. Do some preliminary research • Who can you interview? • What sources might you need? 3. Seek out quality sources to aid in your research

  3. 4. Next, research your topic • Conduct interviews • Research online • Be sure you have enough information tocover three main points in the body of your speech 5. Then, create theoutlineof your speech. • Follow specific outline details • Type your outline in correct format • Organize your research & interviews to fit into your outline 6. Finally, PRACTICE your speech in front of multiple people. • Check your time (3-5 minutes), eye contact, gestures, posture, appearance, etc.

  4. One of the final steps of the process is to type the outline for your speech. • Organize your research & interviewsto fit your outline. • Your research should fit into your 3 main points. • Example Thesis: My name has such important meaning, not only to me, but to my family. • Research – What do my first, middle & last names mean? • Interviews – Why did my parents name me this? Are there any funny/interesting stories behind my name? Was I named after someone? • Personal Insight – How do I feel about my name/nicknames, etc.? How has my name shaped my identity? Speaking of the Outline…

  5. The Introduction A strong introduction is vital to the success of your speech because it can win over your audience immediately. The introduction serves four main purposes: • ATTENTION GETTER: It focuses the audience’s attention (also called a hook) • RELEVANCY: It establishes WIIFT (what’s in it for them?). • CREDIBILITY: It establishes you as a credible sourceby stating your research & experience. • It previews your subject.

  6. The Introduction: Focusing the Audience’s Attention Without the attention and interest of your audience, you cannot accomplish your purpose to inform. Your challenge is to make the audience want to listen. How? - Use a hook. This is a way to pull the audience’s attention into what you are going to tell them.

  7. Ask a question • State an unusual fact • Give an illustration, example, or story • Present a quotation • Refer to a historic event • Use humor Types of Grabber Statements

  8. What does your audience need to know before you get into the ‘meat’ of your speech? • What are the big ideas? Preview your 3 main points. Stay away from details. • Establish your credibility. Why are you an expert on this topic? Why should they listen to you? Background

  9. What is the job of the thesis? • To state the purpose of your speech What is the purpose of your speech? • To inform your audience about your name Thesis Statement

  10. Organize your information into 3 main points (research, interview(s), personal thought) What should I discuss in the body of my speech?: • What do your first, middle & last name mean? • How common or unique is your name? • Why did your parents name you what they did? • Are there any funny stories related to your name? • Who else in your family has your name? • Do you like your name and if not, what would you prefer? • Do people misspell or mispronounce your name? • What does your name reveal about your character and/or personality? • *How has your name shaped or influenced your IDENTITY? Body

  11. Option #1 Main Point 1 – First Name Research Behind 1st Name Interviews/Stories Personal Thoughts/Feelings Main Point 2 – Middle Name Research Interviews/Stories Personal Thoughts/Feelings Main Point 3 – Last Name Research Interviews/Stories Personal Thoughts/Feelings

  12. Option #2 Main Point 1 – Research First Name Middle Name Last Name Main Point 2 – Interviews First Name Middle Name Last Name Main Point 3 – Personal Thoughts/Feelings First Name Middle Name Last Name

  13. Within the body of your speech: • T: Create strong, purposeful topic sentences for each main point • E: Give multiple examples of your topic sentence (use your RESEARCH/INTERVIEWS here!!!) • A: Analyze how your examples prove your topic sentence to be true. • T: Transition into your next main point Use the TEA Structure!

  14. Restate your thesis • Review or summarize your 3 main points • End with a memorable statement Conclusion

  15. Methods: • Use a hook in contrast to your opening hook (question, fact, statistic, story, humor, etc.) • Look to the future • Call or challenge the audience to take action Memorable Statement

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