🎯 Part 1: Understanding Speech Introductions

1. What is the main purpose of a speech introduction? Circle the best answer:

To tell the audience everything about your topic

To capture attention, set the tone, and preview your topic

To make the audience laugh

To introduce yourself only

2. Which of these are good types of hooks for a speech introduction? Check all that apply:

An interesting question

A surprising fact

A personal story

Reading from the dictionary

A famous quote

Saying "Um, hello everyone"

🔗 Part 2: Match the Introduction Components

3. Match each part of a speech introduction with its purpose:

1. Hook

2. Topic Introduction

3. Preview of Main Points

A. Tells the audience what you'll cover

B. Grabs the audience's attention

C. Clearly states what your speech is about

✍️ Part 3: Planning Your Speech Introduction

4. What is your speech topic?

5. Brainstorm 3 different hook ideas for your introduction:

Hook Idea 1 (Question):

Hook Idea 2 (Interesting Fact):

Hook Idea 3 (Story or Quote):

6. Circle your favourite hook idea from above and explain why you chose it:

📝 Part 4: Writing Your Complete Introduction

7. Write your complete speech introduction using the three components:

Step 1 - Your Hook: (Write your chosen attention-grabber)

Step 2 - Introduce Your Topic: (Clearly state what your speech is about)

Step 3 - Preview Your Main Points: (Tell the audience what you'll cover)

Today I will tell you about _____________, _____________, and _____________.

8. Now write your complete introduction as one flowing paragraph:

🎤 Part 5: Practice and Reflection

9. Practice checklist - tick when you've practised each speaking skill:

Clear, loud voice

Good eye contact

Appropriate pace (not too fast or slow)

Confident posture

Expressive tone

10. After practising with your group, what feedback did you receive about your introduction?

11. What is one thing you want to improve about your introduction for next time?

Speech Introduction Scaffold

Speech Introduction Scaffold

🎯 Part 1: Understanding Speech Introductions

🔗 Part 2: Match the Introduction Components

✍️ Part 3: Planning Your Speech Introduction

📝 Part 4: Writing Your Complete Introduction

🎤 Part 5: Practice and Reflection

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