Special Occasion Speech

Sample Outline for Special Occasion Speeches Advice: Consider the sample outline below. This outline represents an approximation for how you might arrange the ideas of your special occasion speech. It contains the aspects of the modus operandi discussed in the chapter. As a reminder, the parts of the modus operandi can be mixed and matched many ways. Remember: Occasions demand a warranted response - audiences want their expectations fulfilled. Construct a special occasion speech that fulfills the demands of an occasion and the expectations of the audience. Name: Topic: Purpose: Introduction     Opening Phrase:  state first 5-7 words     Attention:  list the device     Theme/Purpose:  complete sentence Body I.  Set criteria:  complete sentence     A.  List Support Material; 2-3 words to key understanding         1.  List Support Material; 2-3 words to key understanding         2.  List Support Material; 2-3 words to key understanding     B.  List Support Material; 2-3 words to key understanding          1.  List Support Material; 2-3 words to key understanding          2.  List Support Material; 2-3 words to key understanding     (transition) II.  Fulfill Criteria:  complete sentence     A.  List Support Material; 2-3 words to key understanding         1.  List Support Material; 2-3 words to key understanding         2.  List Support Material; 2-3 words to key understanding     (transition)       B.  List Support Material; 2-3 words to key understanding         1.  List Support Material; 2-3 words to key understanding         2.  List Support Material; 2-3 words to key understanding     (transition) III.  Make connection to audience:  complete sentence     A.  List Support Material; 2-3 words to key understanding         1.  List Support Material; 2-3 words to key understanding          2.  List Support Material; 2-3 words to key understanding     B.  List Support Material; 2-3 words to key understanding           1.  List Support Material; 2-3 words to key understanding            2.  List Support Material; 2-3 words to key understanding Conclusion     Summary     Closing Phrase:  last 5-7 words