Mind Map Gallery How to Write a Speech
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How to Write a Speech
A mind map about how to write a speech.
Edited at 2020-09-07 12:42:51
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How to Write a Speech
https://www.lovelearningtutors.com/main-blog/2018/4/30/how-to-write-a-speech-english-gcse-exam
Introduce yourself
You’re giving a speech to your teachers
“Hello, and thank you for taking the time to listen. My name is Lawrence Smart, and I’m here today to talk to you about…”
You’re making a speech to your classmates
“Hi everyone. Most of you know me already know me - my name’s Shanice. I’m the one who always sits at the back of the class.”
Make a great opening statement
A rhetorical question
A surprising statement
A famous quote
Structure your speech
In the Introduction %2c your aim is to tell your audience who you are and what you’re talking about. Then%2c you want to grab their attention.
The main body of your speech is where you make your arguments. Divide this main body into 2-3 points%2c and separate each point into different paragraphs.
At the end%2c comes the, conclusion A good conclusion takes everything you said and sums it up.
Begin every paragraph with a topic sentence
Use very good English
Avoid long sentences. Write short sentences instead. By keeping things short, you limit the amount of complex punctuation you need to use. However, bear in mind that for the top marks, examiners are looking for a range of sentence structures and punctuation.
Practice. It’s a simple tip but it’s the best one I can give you. Trying anything for the first time takes your attention away from your grammar and spelling, and that can lead to mistakes. Practice makes perfect, and it also makes you more confident.
Express your opinion
Write from the 1st person and engage your audience
Use personal details and anecdotes
In a speech about bullying, you might say: “Like it is for so many young people, bullying is a subject that is close to my heart. When I was at primary school, I was bullied and I now know how harmful it can be.”
For a speech about music, you could say: “Ever since the day I first heard Kanye West’s Runaway, I knew I’d be a lifelong fan.”
If you were talking about sport, you might say: “I was never a good rugby player. But, football? My school’s muddy, overgrown football field is where I found my true calling.”
Use emotive language
Use figurative language
Simile - Describing something to be like something else. For instance, “She has eyes like a hawk”, “He’s thin as a twig”, or “They’re fighting like cats and dogs”.
Metaphor - Describing something by using a word that isn’t literally relevant. For example, “It’s raining men”, “I’m feeling blue”, or “The weather was bitterly cold”.
Imagery - Using words to make you imagine how they would affect your senses. For example; “A sweet apple”, “A sharp pin”, or “The lion roared”.
Use contrast
Use repetition
Use the list of three
Focus on the topic