Purpose
What does the opening speech give your country a chance to do?
The opening speech gives your country a chance to self-introduce and give your country’s views, beliefs, and future plans.
What is the first thing you have to do in an opening speech?
Thanking the presiding official.
What is the name of the first speech that you give on the speaker’s list?
Opening speech
What are the three structures of public speaking?
Hook, Point, and Call to Action
Why is listening to other countries’ opening speeches important for your own country?
It is important to listen to other countries’ opening speeches because this will give your country a chance to find allies who have similar views and identify enemies who don’t share similar views.
What are the three Ss?
Short, straightforward, simple
Is the moderated caucus about a general or specific topic?
Unlike the speaker’s list, a moderated caucus is about a specific part of the topic.
What is the highlight of your speech?
Point
Approximately how long should your opening speech be?
A country’s opening speech should be approximately 40-60 seconds.
Form an example opening speech on any topic you can think of.
The opening speech should:
Thank the presiding official
Provide a brief history on the issue as it relates to your country
State how it’s currently affecting your country
Provide your country’s position on the issue
Present your country’s idea for a possible resolution.
What should your speech be primarily about when speaking on the speaker’s list?
Your country’s speech on the speaker’s list should be primarily about how your country feels about the topic in general.
What is one strategy for hook, and give one example?
Question, quote, statistics, or story and the example should be on one of the strategies.