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What are the 5 major steps in speech writing?

 Consider your topic and audience;
 Examine or research the topic;
 Create an outline;
 Rehearse your speech, and
 Adjust the outline based on comments from the rehearsal. This five-step
strategy for speech planning serves as the foundation for both lessons
and learning activities.

Tips to Write a Speech

 Understand the purpose of your speech: Before writing the speech, you must
understand the topic and the purpose behind it. Reason out and evaluate if the
speech has to be inspiring, entertaining or purely informative.
 Identify your audience: When writing or delivering a speech, your audience
play the major role. Unless you know who your target audience is, you will not be
able to draft a good and appropriate speech.
 Decide the length of the speech: Whatever be the topic, make sure you keep it
short and to the point. Making a speech longer than it needs to be will only make
it monotonous and boring.
 Revising and practicing the speech: After writing, it is essential to revise and
recheck as there might be minor errors which you might have missed. Edit and
revise until you are sure you have it right. Practise as much as required so you
do not stammer in front of your audience.
 Mention your takeaways at the end of the speech: Takeaways are the points
which have been majorly emphasised on and can bring a change. Be sure to
always have a thought or idea that your audience can reflect upon at the end of
your speech.

Format of Speech Writing

Here is the format of Speech Writing:
 Introduction: Greet the audience, tell them about yourself and further introduce the topic.
 Body: Present the topic in an elaborate way, explaining its key features, pros and cons, if any
and the like.
 Conclusion: Summary of your speech, wrap up the topic and leave your audience with a
compelling reminder to think about!
Let’s further understand each element of the format of Speech Writing in further detail:
Introduction
After the greetings, the Introduction has to be attention-getting. Quickly get people’s attention. The goal of
a speech is to engage the audience and persuade them to think or act in your favour. The introduction
must effectively include:
 A brief preview of your topic.
 Define the outlines of your speech. (For example, I’ll be talking about…First..Second…Third)
 Begin with a story, quote, fact, joke, or observation in the room. It shouldn’t be longer than 3-4
lines. (For Example: “Mahatma Gandhi said once…”, or “This topic reminds me of an
incident/story…”)
This part is also important because that’s when your audience decides if the speech is worth their time.
Keep your introduction factual, interesting, and convincing.
How Do You Begin a Speech?
The way you start your English speech can set the tone for the remainder of it. This semester, there are a
variety of options for you to begin presentations in your classes. For example, try some of these engaging
speech in English language starters.
1. Rhetorical questions: A rhetorical question is a figure of speech that uses a question to convey
a point rather than asking for a response. The answer to a rhetorical question may be clear, yet
the questioner asks it to emphasize the point. Rhetorical questions may be a good method for
students to start their English speeches. This method of introducing your material might be
appealing to the viewers and encourage them to consider how they personally relate to your
issue.
2. Statistics: When making an instructive or persuasive speech in an English class, statistics can
help to strengthen the speaker’s authority and understanding of the subject. To get your point
over quickly and create an emotional response, try using an unexpected statistic or fact that will
resonate with the audience.
3. Set up an imaginary scene: Create an imaginary situation in your audience’s thoughts if you
want to persuade them to agree with you with your speech. This method of starting your speech
assists each member of the audience in visualizing a fantastic scenario that you wish to see
come true.

Choice of Words
While delivering or writing a speech, it is essential to keep an eye on the language you are using. Choose
the right kind of words. The person has the liberty to express their views in support or against the topic;
just be sure to provide enough evidence to prove the discussed points. See to it that you use short and
precise sentences. Your choice of words and what you emphasise on will decide the effect of the speech
on the audience.

When writing a speech, make sure to,

 Avoid long, confusing sentences.

 Check the spelling, sentence structure and grammar.
 Not use contradictory words or statements that might cause any sort of issues.

Authenticity
Anything authentic will appeal to the audience, so including anecdotes, personal experiences and
thoughts will help you build a good rapport with your audience. The only thing you need to take care is to
not let yourself be carried away in the moment. Speak only what is necessary.
Writing in 1st Person
Using the 1st person point of view in a speech is believed to be more effective than a third person point of
view. Just be careful not to make it too subjective and sway away from the topic.

Body
It is the most important part of any speech. You should provide a number of reasons and arguments to
convince the audience to agree with you.
Handling objections is an important aspect of speech composition. There is no time for questions or
concerns since a speech is a monologue. Any concerns that may occur during the speech will be
addressed by a powerful speech. As a result, you’ll be able to respond to questions as they come in from
the crowd. To make speech simpler you can prepare a flow chart of the details in a systematic way.
For example: If your speech is about waste management; distribute information and arrange it according
to subparagraphs for your reference. It could include:
 What is Waste Management?
 Major techniques used to manage waste
 Advantages of Waste Management
 Importance of Waste Management
Conclusion
The conclusion should be something that the audience takes with them. It could be a reminder, a
collective call to action, a summary of your speech, or a story. For example: “It is upon us to choose the
fate of our home, the earth by choosing to begin waste management at our personal spaces.”
After concluding, add a few lines of gratitude to the audience for their time.
For example: “Thank you for being a wonderful audience and lending me your time. Hope this speech
gave you something to take away.”

How to Write a Speech?

A good speech is well-timed, informative, and thought-provoking. Here are the tips for writing a good
school speech:
Speech Sandwich of Public Speaking
The introduction and conclusion must be crisp. People psychologically follow the primacy
effect (tendency to remember the first part of the list/speech) and recency effect (tendency to recall the
last part of the list/speech).
Use Concrete Facts
Make sure you thoroughly research your topic. Including facts appeals to the audience and makes your
speech stronger. How much waste is managed? Give names of organisations and provide numerical data
in one line.
Use Rhetorical Strategies and Humour
Include one or two open-ended or thought-provoking questions.
For Example: “Would we want our future generation to face trouble due to global warming?”
Also, make good use of humour and convenient jokes that engages your audience and keeps them
listening.
Know your Audience and Plan Accordingly
This is essential before writing your speech. To whom is it directed? The categorised audience on the
basis of –
 Age group
  Gender
 Interests
 Knowledge of the Topic (familiar or unfamiliar)
Use the information to formulate the speech accordingly, use information that they will understand, and a
sentence that they can retain.
Timing Yourself is Important
An important aspect of your speech is to time yourself. Don’t write a speech that exceeds your word
limit. Here’s how can decide the right timing for your speech writing:
 A one-minute speech roughly requires around 130-150 words
 A two-minute speech requires roughly around 250-300 words