Narrative Speech
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General-Speech-Outline.docBasic Speech Outline
You can use this general outline format for all speeches. Throughout the year, we will adjust this template slightly for the individual speeches we write, but all of them are a variaiation of this basic format. Please delete this section before you turn it in.
I. General Goal- The main idea of your speech that is integrated into your introduction. (Inform, persuade, etc. “I want to inform my audience.”)
II. Specific Goal- General Goal + speech topic (“I want to inform my audience about the methods of citizen democracy.)
III. Thesis Statement-To explain (inform, persuade, show, etc.) your topic with three main points that will become the body of the speech.
Introduction of Speech
I. Attention Device Opener-Question, Statistic, Example, Story, to grab audience’s attention
II. Listener relevance link- A statement of how and why your speech relates to or might affect your audience.
III. Speaker credibility- Who are you and why should we listen? Build credibility.
IV. Thesis Statement- To explain (inform, persuade, show, etc.) your topic with three main points that will become the body of the speech.
Body of Speech
I. First Main Point – Write a sentence explaining what your first point is.
A. Story, statistic, research, reference, etc. about first main point.
B. Story, statistic, research, reference, etc. about first main point.
C. Story, statistic, research, reference, etc. about first main point.
(Transition Statement –Use your last point to transition to the Second Main Point)
II. Second Main Point – Write a sentence explaining what your second point is.
A. Story, statistic, research, reference, etc. about second main point.
B. Story, statistic, research, reference, etc. about second main point.
C. Story, statistic, research, reference, etc. about second main point.
(Transition Statement –Use your last point to transition to the Third Main Point)
III. Third Main Point – Write a sentence explaining what your third point is.
A. Story, statistic, research, reference, etc. about third main point.
B. Story, statistic, research, reference, etc. about third main point.
C. Story, statistic, research, reference, etc. about third main point.
(Transition Statement – Now make a transition to the Conclusion)
Conclusion of Speech
I. Restatement of thesis
II. Review of Main Points - Recap your speech in a concise but creative format.
III. Clincher - This should be a meaningful statement that will stick with your audience and give closure.
