Speech questions

My Preliminary Speech Plan: Speech to Entertain

Please complete detailed responses and at least 1-2 paragraphs for each open-ended question.

1. What is my final topic for my speech? (Note: this cannot be changed after you submit this

document and it’s approved by the instructor.)

2. What are my main points? (List 3-5 main points in the order they will appear.)

3. What is my central idea/thesis? (HINT: Here’s an easy way to come up with your central idea.

After you have identified your main points, use this formula.

“Today, I am going to tell you about (insert topic idea here) including (insert 3-5 main

points here.” (That’s IT! IT is really THAT easy!!)

4. What do you know about your audience and how they will react to this speech?

5. What are your concerns about this speech? What will you need to remember the most?

6. What did you learn from doing your practice speech that will help you with this presentation?