Step 1 Review the information involved in planning a speech.
The main steps involved in preparing any type of speech include the following:
• Choose the Right Topic
• Narrow Your Topic
• Locate Supporting Material
• Structure Your Speech
• Prepare an Outline
• Practice
• Deliver Your Speech
Step 2 Prepare an introduction speech.
In a one-page outline, consider the following as you prepare your speech:
• Brainstorm what your fellow classmates might find interesting about you for this introduction speech. Consider family history, stories about your childhood, significant life events, or your accomplishments.
• Narrow your ideas down to a specific topic, theme, or anecdote. List the specific topic or title for your speech.
• When locating supporting materials for your introduction speech, think about any visual aids that may support your delivery.
• Remember to think about how you will open and close your introduction speech. Include those notes in your outline.
