Principles of Speech Writing

PRINCIPLES OF
SPEECH WRITING
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
Conducting an audience analysis
Determining the purpose of the speech
Selecting a topic
Narrowing down a topic
Gathering data
Selecting a speech pattern

Preparing an outline
Editing and/ or Revising
Creating the body of the speech
Rehearsing Preparing the introduction
Preparing the conclusion
AUDIENCE ANALYSIS
ENTAILS LOOKING INTO THE PROFILE OF YOUR TARGET
AUDIENCE .
Demography
 Situation
 Psychology
PURPOSE OF WRITING AND DELIVERING
THE SPEECH
To inform
To entertain
To persuade
To narrate
To describe
TOPIC
The topic is your main point, which can be determined once
you have decided on your purpose.
Narrowing down a topic
Means making your main idea more specific and focused.
 Data Gathering
Is the stage where you collect ideas, information, sources
and references relevant or related to your specific topic.
Writing patterns
In general, are structures that will help you organize the
ideas related to your topic.
Type of speech
Pattern Descriptions appropriate to Examples
Biographical Presents descriptions To inform Specific Purpose

To inform my student about my grandfather.
of your life or of a To entertain
person, famous or
not. Specific Topic Describing the life and works of my grandfather.
Categorical/ Presents related To inform Specific Purpose To persuade the community members to reduce, reuse and recycle as
means of eliminating garbage.
categories supporting To entertain
Topical the topic. To persuade Why the community members should promote reducing,
Specific Topic reusing, and recycling.
Causal Presents cause-effect To inform Specific Purpose To inform my audience on the effects of overeating.
relationships. Specific Topic Explaining the possible effects of overeating to one’s
health.
Chronological Presents the idea in To inform Specific Purpose To inform my audience about the significant events in the 1986
EDSA Revolution or People Power.
time order.
Specific Topic Describing the significant events before, during and after
the People Power.
Comparison/ Presents To inform Specific Purpose To persuade the audience that living in the Philippines is
comparison/contrast To persuade
Contrast of two or three points.
better than living in Australia.
Explaining why the Philippines is more habitable than

Specific Topic Australia.
Problem- Presents an identified To inform Specific Purpose
To persuade the audience to support the educational programs of the
problem, its causes To persuade
solution and recommended
national government.
solutions. Explaining the reasons for supporting the government’s

Specific Topic educational programs.
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
Selecting a topic
Gathering data

AN OUTLINE IS A HIERARCHICAL LIST THAT SHOWS THE
RELATIONSHIP OF YOUR IDEAS. EXPERTS IN PUBLIC
SPEAKING STATE ONCE YOUR OUTLINE IS READY, TWO
THIRDS OF YOUR SPEECH WRITING IS FINISHED.
1. Table format
Purpose To Persuade
Specific purpose To persuade the community members to reduce, reuse, and recycle as means of
eliminating garbage and protecting the environment.
Topic Promoting the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling in eliminating wastes and
protecting the environment.
Pattern Problem-solution
Introduction Share facts on the current situation of the environment.
Body Discuss how improper wastes disposal becomes an environment problem. Explain how
reducing, reusing and recycling would eliminate wastes and protect the environment.
Conclusion State the specific purpose of your speech again.
Call for action.
1.0 As of today, there is an alarming increase of wastes in our community.
1.1 According to Solid Waste Management Office, if we do not tale immediate action,
we might face more perils caused by natural calamities.
1.2 Now, I am going to talk about how to eliminate wastes and protect the environment.
2.0 Improper waste disposal causes environmental problems.
2.1 Wastes contaminate the soil.
2.2 Wastes contaminate the water.
2.3 Wastes can cause floods.
3.0 There are ways to eliminate wastes and protect the environment.
3.1 Reducing, reusing, and recycling can help eliminate wastes.
3.2 People should start doing these at home.
3.3 This solution should be supported by the local government.
4.0 We must act now
4.1 This solution should be supported by the local government.
4.2 Let us learn from the lessons in natural calamities we have experienced.
THE BODY OF THE SPEECH PROVIDES AN
EXPLANATION, EXAMPLES, OR ANY
DETAILS THAT CAN HELP YOU DELIVER
YOUR PURPOSE AND EXPLAIN THE MAIN
IDEA OF YOUR SPEECH.
The following are some strategies to highlight your main

idea.
• Present real-life or practical examples.
• Show Statistics.
• Present comparisons.
• Share ideas from the experts or practitioners.
THE INTRODUCTION IS THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR
SPEECH. HERE, YOUR PRIMARY GOAL IS TO GET THE
ATTENTION OF YOUR AUDIENCE AND PRESENT THE
SUBJECT OR MAIN IDEA OF YOUR SPEECH.
• Use a real-life experience and connect that experience to your subject.
• Use practical examples and explain their connection to your subject.
• Start with a familiar or strong quote and then explain what it means.
• Use facts or statistics and highlight their importance to your subject.
• To tell a personal story to illustrate your point.
THE CONCLUSION RESTATES THE MAIN IDEA OF
YOUR SPEECH. FURTHERMORE, IT PROVIDES A
SUMMARY, EMPHASIZES THE MESSAGE, AND CALLS
FOR ACTION.
The following are some strategies.
• Begin your conclusion with a restatement of your message.
• Use positive examples, encouraging words, or memorable lines
from songs or stories familiar to your audience.
• Ask a question or series of questions that can make your audience
reflect or ponder.
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
Selecting a topic
Gathering data

Editing/Revising your written speech involves correcting errors in
mechanics, such as grammar, punctuation, capitalization, unity,
coherence and others.
 Edit for focus.
“So, what’s the point? What’s the message of the speech?”
 Edit for clarity
“I don’t understand the message because the examples or supporting details were confusing.”
 Edit for concision
“The speech was all over the place; the speaker kept on talking endlessly as if no one was
listening to him/her”
 Edit for continuity
“The speech was to difficult to follow; I was lost in the middle.”
 Edit for variety
“I didn’t enjoy the speech because it was boring.”
 Edit for impact and beauty
“There’s nothing really special about the speech.”
REHEARSING
It gives you an opportunity to identify what works and
what does not work for you and for your target
audience.
The best thing to remember at this stage is,
”Constant practice makes perfect.”

SOME GUIDELINES IN SPEECH
WRITING
1.Keep your words short and simple.
2.Avoid jargon, acronyms or technical words.
3. Make your speech more personal. Use the personal pronoun
“I” and “We”.
4. Use active verbs and contractions .
5. Be sensitive to your audience.
6. Use metaphors and other figures of speech to effectively
convey your point.
7. Manage your time well.
REFERENCE:
SIPACIO, PHILIPPE JOHN F. &
BALGOS, ANN RICHIE G. (2016)
ORAL COMMUNICATION IN
CONTEXT FOR SENIOR HIGH
SCHOOL () C & E PUBLISHING:893
EDSA, SOUTH TRIANGLE,
QUEZON CITY

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PRINCIPLES OF

Selecting a speech pattern

Biographical Presents descriptions To inform Specific Purpose

Explaining why the Philippines is more habitable than

solutions. Explaining the reasons for supporting the government’s

Selecting a speech pattern

Introduction Share facts on the current situation of the environment.

The following are some strategies to highlight your main

Selecting a speech pattern

”Constant practice makes perfect.”

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