The Opening
The first thirty seconds of your speech are probably the most important. In that period of time you must grab the attention of your audience.
For example you could start with a thought-provoking question, make an interesting statement, recite a quotation or even retell a joke.
The Body
The body of your speech will always be the largest part of your speech. The best way to set out the body of your speech is by formulating a series of points that you would like to raise. The points should be organised so that related points follow one another so that each point builds upon the previous one. This will also give your speech a more logical progression, and make the job of the listener a far easier one.
The Closing
Like your opening, the closing of your speech must contain some of your strongest material.
You should view the closing of your speech as an opportunity to:
· Summarise the main points of your speech
· Provide some further food for thought for your listeners
· Leave your audience with positive memories of your speech
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