Well$-$organized speeches are easier to understand. Once you$$ve identified the main points you wish to include in your speech, you need to organize them into a clearly identified organizational pattern such as the following:

In a topical pattern, your main ideas$$equal in importance and value$$are itemized.

In a temporal pattern, your main ideas are arranged chronologically.

In a problem$-$solution pattern, your main ideas are divided into problems and solutions.

In a spatial pattern, your main ideas are arranged in the space pattern$$for example, left to right.

In a cause$-$and$-$effect pattern, your main ideas are arranged into causes and effects.

In a motivated sequence pattern, your main ideas are arranged into five steps: attention, need, satisfaction, visualization, and action