speech

Outline Example

General Purpose: To inform

Specific Purpose: To inform my audience of the benefits of the proposed youth center.

Central Idea: The youth center will offer teenagers a safe, social, flexible, and free place

to spend their time.

Main Points: I. The youth center will offer a range of activities in a safe environment.

II. The youth center will provide social networks for youths from all walks of life.

III. The youth center will operate most hours of the day and night.

IV. The youth center will be free and open to everyone.

Informative Speech Preparation Worksheet

1. What is the topic of your speech? Why is it appropriate for you?

2. Why is the topic appropriate for your audience?

3. Is your topic narrowed to conform to the time limits for the speech assignment?

4. What is your specific purpose statement?

5. Can you answer yes to all the questions on the Specific Purpose Checklist on page 85 of your

textbook? __________

6. What is your central idea?

7. Can you answer yes to all the questions on the Central Idea Checklist on page 90 of your

textbook? __________

8. What method(s) of gaining attention do you use in the introduction?

9. How do you establish your credibility in the introduction?

10. Write the preview statement you will use in your introduction.

11. Can you answer yes to all the questions on the Speech Introduction Checklist on page 182 of

your textbook? __________

12. What method of organization do you use in the speech?

13. State in full sentences the main points to be developed in the body of your speech.

14. Can you answer yes to all the questions on the Main Points Checklist on page 170 of your

textbook? __________

15. What steps have you taken to adapt the content of your speech so it will be clear and interesting

to your audience? Be specific.

16. What method(s) of reinforcing your central idea do you use in the conclusion?

17. Can you answer yes to all the questions on the Speech Conclusion Checklist on page 191 of

your textbook? __________