An engaging introductory activity for a speech is the "Two Truths and a Lie"

icebreaker. This activity not only helps the audience get to know the speaker but
also adds an element of intrigue and fun to the beginning of the speech.

Activity: Two Truths and a Lie

Objective: To create an interactive and entertaining introduction for a speech

while allowing the audience to learn interesting facts about the speaker.

Instructions:

1. Preparation (Before the Speech):

 The speaker prepares three statements about themselves: two
truthful statements and one false statement. These statements can
be related to personal experiences, hobbies, achievements, or
anything the speaker is comfortable sharing.
2. Introduction (Start of the Speech):
 Begin the speech by greeting the audience and expressing gratitude
for their presence.
 Explain that you'd like to kick off the speech with a fun activity to
help everyone get to know each other a bit better.
3. Two Truths and a Lie (5 minutes):
 Share the three statements about yourself without revealing which
one is false.
 Encourage the audience to guess which statement is the lie by a
show of hands or asking for verbal responses.
4. Revelation (3 minutes):
 After a brief guessing period, reveal which statement is the lie.
 Provide a brief explanation or story behind each statement to add
context and share more about yourself.
5. Transition to Speech Topic (2 minutes):
 Connect the activity to the main topic of your speech. For example, if
the speech is about personal growth, you can tie in how the revealed
lie represents a past misconception or challenge that you've
overcome.
6. Audience Engagement (Optional):
 Optionally, invite the audience to share one interesting fact about
themselves. This fosters a sense of community and engagement.
7. Thank the Audience (1 minute):
 Conclude the introduction by thanking the audience for participating
in the activity and express enthusiasm for the upcoming speech.

This introductory activity not only adds a lighthearted and interactive element to
the speech but also establishes a connection between the speaker and the
audience. It sets a positive tone and creates a memorable beginning for the
presentation.