Speech Writing.

Speech Writing.

- Speech writing can come up as a Question B or in the Composition Section 2.

- On average you will write 2 pages for Question B and 4 for Section 2.

- Always keep the marking scheme in mind; purpose, coherence, language and mechanics.

- Brainstorm and plan you answer.

- Underline exactly what you are being asked in the question.

- Determine who your audience is, e.g. fellow students.

- Decide what tone you will take, e.g. light-hearted, formal, etc.

- Is the purpose of your speech to inform or persuade, or both?

- Use statistics, quotes, facts, figures, anecdotes, all of which can be made up.

- Greet your audience in the introduction and outline why you are making this speech. If your speech is for a particular person or group, make sure you greet them individually, e.g. “Ladies and gentlemen, members of the Dail, Mr President...”

- Keep one point per paragraph and refer back to the topic of your speech in each paragraph.

- Engage your audience by asking them questions.

- On average you will make four points for a Question B (2 Pages) and 8 for Section 2,(4 pages)

- Make sure you have a strong conclusion where you reiterate the main point of your speech. Conclude on your strongest point. Always thank your audience for their attention.

- If you are writing a persuasive speech use imperatives, e.g. “We must change this situation.”

- If you are asked to write a short speech, do just that. It may be phrased where you are asked to write a “concise” talk/speech. This will most likely be a Question B, just make sure (as you always should) that everything you say is relevant.

- Read over your work and correct any mistakes you may have made.