Structuring Your Speech

Worksheet Description

The “Structuring Your Speech” worksheet is a tool designed to help students in the preparation phase of speech writing. It prompts the speaker to define their topic, identify their intended audience, and select a suitable organizational structure for their speech from options like chronological, spatial, topical, cause and effect, or problem and solution. The worksheet encourages the speaker to justify why their chosen structure is the most effective for their topic. There is also space provided for outlining the main points of the speech using bullet points.

This worksheet aims to teach students how to effectively organize a speech for clarity and impact. It highlights the importance of choosing an organizational structure that complements the topic and resonates with the audience. The exercise of justifying their choice helps students think critically about the flow and coherence of their presentation. Additionally, outlining the main points ensures that students focus on the most important aspects of their message and present their ideas in a logical, persuasive manner.