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Creating Awesome Introductions

Creating Awesome Introductions. By Mrs. Hall. Function of an Introduction. Gain the audience’s attention AND interest Clearly state the topic and purpose Establish credibility Preview the structure of the speech. Topic & Purpose of the Speech. State the thesis of your speech.

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Creating Awesome Introductions

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  1. Creating Awesome Introductions By Mrs. Hall

  2. Function of an Introduction • Gain the audience’s attention AND interest • Clearly state the topic and purpose • Establish credibility • Preview the structure of the speech

  3. Topic & Purpose of the Speech • State the thesis of your speech. • The one statement that succinctly and accurately lets the audience know what the speech will be about and what the speaker plans to accomplish in the speech. • A good thesis statement clearly announces the topic and purpose of the speech.

  4. Credibility • The attitude listeners hold toward a speaker. • A credible speaker is trustworthy, believable and competent. • Establish credibility by: • Being prepared • Acting confident • Telling the audience your personal experience with the topic

  5. The Preview Statement • Lets the audience know HOW you will develop your speech. • It can be understood as a roadmap • It let’s the audience to know what to expect first, next and so on. . .

  6. Write Your Introduction Last and Word for Word • You need to know what you’re introducing. • Until you know what you’re going to say in your speech, how can you introduce it? • You want to make sure the body of the speech drives the introduction, not the other way around • You can edit it into it’s best form and avoid rambling. • It helps combat stage fright.

  7. Avoid Common Mistakes • Admitting you don’t want to be there or that you’re nervous • Admitting you’re not prepared. • Using offensive humor • APOLOGIZING!! • Saying • “My speech is . . .” • “The purpose of my speech is . . .” • “Before I begin. . .”

  8. Great Ways to Get Audience’s Attention • Tell a story • Refer to recent or historical events • This helps create a shared experience for the speaker and the audience. • Helps establish credibility. • Make sure it connects to your topic. • Refer to previous speeches/speakers • Use an unusual fact • Use the unexpected • “I have been multitasking all my life. I am always doing several things at once. I believe multitasking has ruined my brain.

  9. Attention Getters Continued • Refer to something personal • Use a startling statistic • Make sure you refer to this statistic again in your speech • Use a quotation • Needs to be relevant • Ask a rhetorical question that makes the audience think • It’s important to use eye contact and pauses here • Use humor, but make sure it’s good

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