How to write a motivational speech
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The document provides tips for writing and structuring a motivational speech. It recommends that a motivational speech should have three parts: 1) an introduction with a "hook" to grab attention, 2) main arguments with supporting details and examples, and 3) a conclusion that summarizes the main points and calls the audience to action. It also provides examples of hooks, tips for transitions between arguments, and recommendations for an impactful conclusion that inspires the audience.
How to write a motivational speech
- 1. HOW TO WRITE A MOTIVATIONAL SPEECH L O L A A C E I T U N O I E S L L A N E S
- 2. W H AT I S I T ? A motivational speech is a speech aimed to deliver an inspiring message. (This message implies the improvement of the listeners’ lives or their
- 3. 1. INTRODUCTION 2. MAIN ARGUMENTS 3. CONCLUSION WITH A CALL TO ACTION STRUCTURE
- 4. STRUCTURE 1. Introduction. An interesting remark, a shocking fact, a story or a rhetorical question that grabs the attention of the audience. TIPS: To capture their interest straight away you need a "hook". Your task is work out what the specific hook is to catch your audience. LOOK AT THESE EXAMPLES: “How's your imagination this morning? Good? Let’s see…!” “Can you imagine a world with violence? Impossible? “ “As you may have noticed, I'm an ordinary man, just like you. But I have a plan to share!" “At the end of this speech you're going to be given the opportunity to change your world, for a better one ...”
- 5. 2. Main arguments with supporting ideas, plus examples and details. TIPS: • Here you should provide relevant evidence and reasons Remember it is better to use real-life examples. • Between each of your main ideas you need to provide a pathway. This links them for your listeners. The clearer the path, the easier it is to make the transition from one idea to the next: “However, even though, although, in addition, apart from that, secondly, on the other hand, there is another possibility, we have seen…, but now we are going We have explored the possibilities, And now what about...? Let’s consider another…”
- 6. 3. Ending. Summary of main points And a conclusion with a call to action: TIPS: • The ideal ending is highly memorable. You want it to live on in the minds of your listeners long after your speech is finished. Often it combines a call to action with a summary of major points and/ or a strong quotation. • To prepare the most appropriate call to action you should go back to the original purpose for giving the speech: • Was it to motivate or inspire? • Was it to persuade to a particular point of view? Ask yourself what you want people to do as a result of having listened to your speech.
- 7. SOME INTERESTING TIPS 1.Get the listeners’ attention and show the need • It is important to convince your listeners there is a need requiring their action • They have to see there is a serious problem needing an urgent solution. • It is good to show them the negative consequences of their inaction.
- 8. 2. Meet the need • After you have shown the problem, offer possible solutions to your audience. Support your ideas with credible sources, examples, data, statistics, etc. • Be ready to rebut counterarguments. • Show several scenarios You should show a couple of “what if” scenarios. For example, what will happen in case the solution is adopted and vice versa. You should show them clearly the benefits and disadvantages of both cases. SOME INTERESTING TIPS
- 9. 3. Encourage your audience • Let your listeners know about the specific actions that should be taken to solve the issue step by SOME INTERESTING TIPS
- 10. AND REMEMBER: • You are writing "oral language". You are writing as if you were explaining, telling or showing something to someone. • We use whole sentences and part ones, and we mix them up with asides or appeals e.g. "Did you get that? Of course you did. Right...Let's move it along. I was saying ..." • REHEARSE: This step is very important. Don’t skip it.
- 11. SOME LINKS THAT CAN HELP YOU 1. https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Good-Speech-for- School 2. How to write a conclusion