Name Date Public Speaking Touchstone 1 Template

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Complete the following template, including all parts. Fill out all cells using complete sentences, aiming for one to three complete sentences for each cell of the template.

Audience

A1. What is the correct context for the speech? Where and when will it be given?

A2. Who is the audience and what are their characteristics?

A3. Why has the audience come to hear the speech?

A4. What are the interests of the audience?

A5. What does the audience know about your topic?

A6. What is the audience’s point of view on the topic?

A7. How will the audience likely react to your speech?

Purpose

P1. What do you want your audience to know?

P2. What do you want your audience to think?

P3. What do you want your audience to feel?

P4. What do you want your audience to do?

Thesis

T1. What is the most important message of your speech?

T2. Why should/will your audience care about your message?

Reflection

R1. Are your audience, purpose and thesis aligned? Why or why not?

R2. What did you learn from this experience?

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Audience

A1. The speech will be given at the local community center during the monthly town hall meeting scheduled for the evening. It is intended to be a brief presentation lasting about 10 minutes.

A2. The audience consists of local residents, including seniors, working professionals, and small business owners, most of whom have a casual understanding of the community issues but are not experts.

A3. The audience has come to hear the speech because they are interested in learning about upcoming community initiatives and initiatives that will affect their daily lives.

A4. The interests of the audience include community development, personal safety, local events, and opportunities to volunteer or participate in local governance.

A5. The audience has some general knowledge of the local community’s challenges but limited detailed understanding of specific proposals or plans.

A6. The audience's point of view tends to be supportive of community development, but some members are skeptical about new projects and want clear, practical information.

A7. The audience will likely react with attentiveness to well-presented information, but may show skepticism or ask critical questions if the speech does not address their concerns directly.

Purpose

P1. I want my audience to understand the new park renovation plans and the benefits it will bring to the community.

P2. I want the audience to consider supporting or volunteering for the park project.

P3. I want the audience to feel enthusiastic and optimistic about the community improvements.

P4. I want the audience to take action by signing up for the upcoming volunteer days and advocating for the project in their networks.

Thesis

T1. The renovation of the local park will enhance community engagement, safety, and provide a healthier environment for all residents.

T2. Because a well-maintained park benefits everyone — offering recreation, social interaction, and safety — everyone should support and participate in this project.

Reflection

R1. Yes, the audience, purpose, and thesis are aligned because the presentation directly aims to inform and motivate support for the park renovation, which reflects the community-focused nature of the audience.

R2. I learned the importance of tailoring my message to address the specific concerns and interests of my audience to foster engagement and support.

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