Outline, Informative Speech, Reference page, and Presentation on Mexico City Sinking

Title: Mexico City Sinking

Speaker: Joy Ramsingh

Specific Purpose:

Thesis Statement:

Introduction

I. Attention getter (quote):

II. Establishment of ethos:

III. Thematic statement:

IV. Preview (each main point):

First . . .

Next . . .

Finally . . .

(Transition)

Body

I. Main idea 1

A. Subpoint and/or supporting material (such as a statistic or a quotation)

1. Sub-subpoint (optional)

2. Sub-subpoint (optional)

B. Subpoint and/or supporting material

1. Sub-subpoint (optional)

2. Sub-subpoint (optional)

(Internal summary)

(Transition)

II. Main idea 2

A. Subpoint and/or supporting material

1. Sub-subpoint (optional)

2. Sub-subpoint (optional)

B. Subpoint and/or supporting material

1. Sub-subpoint (optional)

2. Sub-subpoint (optional)

(Internal summary)

(Transition)

III. Main idea 3

A. Subpoint and/or supporting material

1. Sub-subpoint (optional)

2. Sub-subpoint (optional)

B. Subpoint and/or supporting material

1. Sub-subpoint (optional)

2. Sub-subpoint (optional)

(Internal summary)

(Transition to conclusion)

Conclusion

I. Summarize and restate (thesis)

II. Review (each main point)

III. Tie to the introduction

IV. Provide memorable, creative conclusion (end with impact)

References

(on a separate page)