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In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the importance of speech organization. They explain that a well-organized speech helps the audience understand and remember the message, and it also makes the speaker appear more credible. They provide tips on how to distinguish the main idea and main points of a speech, and they discuss three types of organizational arrangements: chronological, spatial, and topical. The hosts emphasize the importance of organizing ideas in writing as well. Overall, the episode aims to help listeners improve their speech organization skills. Welcome to your favorite podcast ever, Creative Minds in Action, the amazing show in which we'll kindly save you from a bunch of zeros in Mr. Kevin's class. Today, two of the smartest kids of the class are here with us, Sophie and Melo. I'm sure you'll learn great things from them, but to be honest, I think Gabo and I will also have to pay close attention because we are lost. Today's episode will be divided into two parts. First, we're diving into what and how to organize your speech. Please listen, your teachers will be really thankful, and the second part will cover types of organizational arrangements. It's going to be an exciting and informative discussion. Now let's welcome our friends and listen to what they are about to tell us. I swear it'll be extremely helpful for us all. Especially when writing any kind of literature, I will be using these tools during our high school, under our high school. Please, if you don't use any of the information you'll receive today, tell me and Gabo and I will shave our heads. Good evening. Thank you for having us. As our amazing host Bob said before, today we'll explore what speech organization entails. Ensuring your comprehension and practical tips on how to organize your speech effectively. You're absolutely right. During the first part, as I said before, we'll cover what speech organization is and how to organize your speech. Picture this. You're sitting in an auditorium listening to speech and the words don't make any sense at all. They have no path or structure. This triggers confusion and frustration. This explains the importance of speech organization. You need to shape the message and guide your audience through your speech. But why does it matter so much? Nice question, Paopao. The importance of organization makes a difference between a captivating presentation and a forgettable one. When you have a well-structured presentation, your ideas flow effortlessly, creating a flowing presentation, which the audience can follow easily. A well-organized speech is like an arrangement bookshop. Each main topic is neatly placed, making it easy for the audience to pick a book. Speech organization also affects how memorable or engaging the speech is. When your ideas are presented logically or coherently, you leave a lasting impression. You leave your audience with a clear road of speech, and it will be way more likely that they will pay attention and remember your message. Speech organization lends credibility to the speaker. When you express your ideas in a structured manner, you come across as professional or competent, which makes your audience more inclined to trust you. Now that we recognize the importance of speech organization, let's dive into the strategies of achieving it. First, distinguish the difference between the main idea and the main points of your speech. The main idea is a central purpose. Example, if your goal is to persuade your audience that trade school is a better choice than college, your main idea might be attending a trade school is a better choice than attending college. Right. The main idea argues an evidence of your speech. Just be cautious not to overwhelm your audience with too many points, which can derail your message. To conclude, speech organization is like making a map first for your speech. It helps the audience understand and remember what you're saying, and they'll think you're a great speaker. That's it for the first part, but stay alert. We're halfway through. Now the second topic is coming, but first... Sir, did you learn a lot? Of course you did. Congratulations. Congratulations, y'all. Now, thankfully, Papa and Gabo could free up space in their agendas and will be accompanying us for the rest of the book. Welcome, you guys. Now, before starting with their little class, let me give you a tiny hint of what I think they will teach us today. Organizational arrangements are basically the different ways in which you can organize your speech, right? Yes. You've got it, and we haven't even started. Go, go, go. You're very welcome, and let me tell you, we're very excited to hear what you guys have to have for us. Hi. Long time no see. I'm not so funny at all. Well, thank you guys for having us. Thank you, guys. Well, let's start. So, let's recap really quickly. As Javier and Delumen already told us, it is very important to organize our ideas every time we write something, even if it is a short or easy piece, and that is because if we write our ideas just as we think of them, there is no way any of us will understand a single thing. See? Someone was paying attention. Of course, but there are many ways in which we can distribute ideas throughout our writings, but there are three that are used the most. These are the ones we use and recommend you to. Exactly. So, there is a chronological pattern, the spatial pattern, and the topical pattern. I know they sound kind of weird, but I promise they are the easiest. Let's start with the chronological pattern. As its name suggests, the writer organizes the speech in order, creating a beginning-to-end structure. For example, if I am writing about the Boston Marathon, I should narrate the start first and the crossing of the finish line last. Are you getting it? Yes, we are. Great. Now, let's move on to the second one, spatial pattern. This type of arrangement is the least commonly used. It is basically about organizing the speech based on the use of space. For example, if we are talking about a building, we should start from the first floor and continue to the second floor and go on like that. It doesn't necessarily work for all topics. That's why there are several. For us to analyze which one fits best. Ah, nice. Yes. Let's move on so we can let you guys go now. We've arrived at the last arrangement, the topical pattern. This one is about writing the main topic and then choosing three subtopics. Could writing about the school and then choosing the teachers, the schedule and the subject be an example? Absolutely. You guys are on fire. Totally. Well, time has been flying, but it's time to go now. But wait, before you go, let's review what we've had today. What I remember from organizational arrangements is that there are three main types. Chronological, spatial and topical. Each of them are suitable for different occasions. Chronological is about ordering what happens first to last. Spatial is about the use of space. I won't forget the building example. And topical is about dividing the main idea into three subtopics. Great. Okay. So what I won't forget about organizing the speech is that organizing a speech is really important so your audience can remember and digest what you said. And also, so you look more confident and professional about your speech. And distinguish the difference between the main idea and the main points of your speech. Well done, guys. 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