Quote for the Day

1. Quote for the Day “The best way to make a good speech is to have a good beginning and a good ending - and have them close together” -Anon.

2. Introductions &Conclusions Communication Applications

3. Goals of the Intro • Create audience interest • Create a good impression of speaker (yourself) and topic • Prepare the audience to listen intelligently

4. Parts of an Introduction • Attention-getter • Link/Bridge • Thesis statement • Preview main points

5. Attention-getters • Rhetorical Question • A thinking question (not actually answered) • As an introduction, it is used to gain the audience’s curiosity • Examples • “Can a fish drown?”

6. Attention-getters • Startling Statement • Using outstanding data to surprise/startle your audience • Example • “Scientists now believe that by the year 2025 the world will run out of oil” • “By this time tomorrow, 3,000 people in Africa will have died of AIDS”

7. Attention-getters • Anecdote • A short story (may be personal) that ties the topic to you/an example • Can use as a “frame story”(with conclusion) • Examples • Cancer: Lance Armstrong (Live Strong) • Diabetes: My great grandmother

8. Attention-getters • Famous Quote • Using a quote your audience would recognize that related to your topic • Examples • “Ask not what your country can do for you…” • “We have nothing to fear…” • “We hold these truths to be self-evident…”

9. Parts of an Introduction • Attention-getter • Link/Bridge • Thesis statement • Preview main points

10. Link/Bridge • Link from attention getter to general subject • Attention-getter  Link  Topic • Creates a bridge between the audience’s prior knowledge/experience and the topic • Familiar to unfamiliar

11. Parts of an Introduction • Attention-getter • Link/Bridge • Thesis statement • Preview main points

12. State Thesis (Topic) • Main idea of the speech • Topic statement

13. State Thesis (Topic) • What is your purpose? • To inform • Today I would like to inform you about the blood donation process” • To persuade • “Today I would like to give you some reasons to become a blood donor” • To mark a special occasion • “Today I would like to thank those who have donated blood to save my grandfather’s life”

14. Parts of an Introduction • Attention-getter • Link/Bridge • Thesis statement • Preview main points

15. Preview of Main Points • List each main point in brief • Should have 2-4 Main Points • Use creative language • Try to use word play and creative language to paint a memorable picture. • Use same phrasing in transitions between main points.

16. Preview of Main Points • Example: Informative Speech • “First we’ll fill in the blanks on the blood donor screening process. Second we’ll roll up our sleeves on the equipment used to collect blood. And finally, we’ll take a break and review what happens to our donation until it’s used to save a life. But first…”

17. Conclusions Communication Applications

18. Goals of the Conclusion • Reinforce theme • Provide sense of finality • Challenge audience to respond • Informative: Use what they learned • Persuasive: Call to action

19. Intros vs. Conclusion Introduction Conclusion Review of Points Thesis Tie Back Attention-getter Attention-getter Link Thesis Preview of Points

20. Parts of the Conclusion • Signal your closing • Use a transition phrase • Avoid “in conclusion” or “finally” • Get creative; use tone, pitch, rate

21. Parts of the Conclusion • Summarize Main Points • “Today we have filled in the blanks on blood donor screening process, rolled up our sleeves on the equipment used, and taken a break to look at how your donation gets to its recipient.”

22. Parts of the Conclusion • Restate thesis • Audience: “What was your point again?” • “Today I have told you about…” (informative) • “Today I have given you reasons to…” (persuade)

23. Parts of the Conclusion • Make closing line memorable • Reference back to introduction • Quote, Startling Statement, Rhetorical Question • Repeat what you said in attention getter • Avoid new material; confuses audience • Anecdote • Finish introduction story (frame story) • or Recap story

24. Introductions &Conclusions Communication Applications