Quarter 2 – Module 3:

Principles of Effective
Speech Writing and
Delivery
LESSON 1: PRINCIPLES OF
EFFECTIVE SPEECH WRITING
WARM-UP
LESSON 1: PRINCIPLES OF
EFFECTIVE SPEECH WRITING
Answer TRUE if you think the statement is correct. If not, answer FALSE.

1. I should consider my audience’s age,

interest and gender when writing my
true
speech.
2. I should use impressive words so that my
audience will be amazed.
false
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3. I should research on what my audience

know about the topic.
true
4. I should use jargon in my speech to
make it more reliable.
false
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5. I should use varied methods to make my

topic more organized.
true
6. I should never consider the length of my
speech.
false
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7. I should consider my audience’s

attention span in writing my speech.
true
8. I should use catchy starter to get my
audience’s attention.
true
Answer TRUE if you think the statement is correct. If not, write FALSE.

9. I should edit my work only because of

grammatical errors.
false
10. I should never ask someone to
proofread or comment on my speech.
false
PRINCIPLES TO CONSIDER IN WRITING A
SPEECH:

Audience Profile
PRINCIPLES TO CONSIDER IN WRITING A
SPEECH:

Audience Profile
• Who is the audience?
• How many?
• What does the audience know about the subject?
• Why should they be interested?
PRINCIPLES TO CONSIDER IN WRITING A
SPEECH:

Audience Profile
PRINCIPLES TO CONSIDER IN WRITING A
SPEECH:

Logical Organization
PRINCIPLES TO CONSIDER IN WRITING A
SPEECH:
Logical Organization
• The written speech has three parts: the
introduction, body and conclusion.
PRINCIPLES TO CONSIDER IN WRITING A

Logical Organization
SPEECH:

• The Introduction
The introduction is the most crucial part of the
speech. It is generally only 10 to 15 percent of
the time the speaker spends speaking.
PRINCIPLES TO CONSIDER IN WRITING A

Logical Organization
SPEECH:

• The Introduction
According to Wrench (2012), good introduction serves five
functions:
(1) you should be able to gain audience attention and interest,
(2) it states the purpose of your speech,
(3) it establishes your credibility,
(4) it should provide reasons for your audience to listen
(5) your introduction should preview the main idea of your speech.
PRINCIPLES TO CONSIDER IN WRITING A

Logical Organization
SPEECH:

• The Introduction
According to Wrench (2012), good introduction serves five
functions:
(1) you should be able to gain audience attention and interest,
(2) it states the purpose of your speech,
(3) it establishes your credibility,
(4) it should provide reasons for your audience to listen
(5) your introduction should preview the main idea of your speech.
PRINCIPLES TO CONSIDER IN WRITING A

Logical Organization
SPEECH:

• The Body
The body of the speech is the core part of the
speech that addresses the main ideas and
principles of the speech. It consists of the main
points. This is presented using methods of
organization (Flores, 2016).
PRINCIPLES TO CONSIDER IN WRITING A

Logical Organization
SPEECH:

• The Body
PRINCIPLES TO CONSIDER IN WRITING A

Logical Organization
SPEECH:

• The Body
PRINCIPLES TO CONSIDER IN WRITING A

Logical Organization
SPEECH:

• The Body
PRINCIPLES TO CONSIDER IN WRITING A

Logical Organization
SPEECH:

• The Body
Transitional/Cohesive Devices
PRINCIPLES TO CONSIDER IN WRITING A

Logical Organization
SPEECH:

• The Body
Transitional/Cohesive Devices
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Logical Organization
SPEECH:

• The Conclusion

After writing the body of your speech following the

methods of organization, the last thing that you
need to work on is how to end it.
PRINCIPLES TO CONSIDER IN WRITING A

Logical Organization
SPEECH:

• The Conclusion
The conclusion has to be written using different strategies
(Tandoc, 2016).
❖ Present a summary
❖ Repeat the key ideas presented
❖ Repeat the central idea for emphasis
❖ Go back to the strategy used in the introduction
❖ Signal the end of your speech
PRINCIPLES TO CONSIDER IN WRITING A

Logical Organization
SPEECH:

• The Conclusion
The conclusion has to be written using different strategies
(Tandoc, 2016).
❖ End with an impact
• Thought-provoking questions
• Humor
• Quotation
• A call for action
• A connection to a larger context
PRINCIPLES TO CONSIDER IN WRITING A
SPEECH:

Duration
PRINCIPLES TO CONSIDER IN WRITING A

Duration
SPEECH:

Most experts say that the ideal length of speech is up to 20

minutes. (GrayGrant, 2017).
Introduction: 2 minutes (250 words)
Body:
Point 1: 5 minutes (625 words)
Point 2: 5 minutes (625 words)
Point 3: 5 minutes (625 words)
Conclusion: 3 minutes (375 words) Total word count: 2,500
words (20 minutes)
PRINCIPLES TO CONSIDER IN WRITING A
SPEECH:

Word
Choice
PRINCIPLES TO CONSIDER IN WRITING A

Word Choice
SPEECH:

The following words should be avoided in a written

speech (Tandoc, 2016).
a. Jargons or technical terms specific only for a group of
people
b. Redundancy or excessive repetition of words
c. Language inappropriate for the audience
d. Language inappropriate for the occasion
PRINCIPLES TO CONSIDER IN WRITING A
SPEECH:

Grammatica
l
Correctness
PRINCIPLES TO CONSIDER IN WRITING A

Grammatical Correctness
SPEECH:

• Good command of the language helps listeners

understand you quickly.

• Grammar inconsistencies slow down the

communication process and generate negative
impressions for the audience, as your ideas and thoughts
are not clear and coherently conveyed.