speech

Name Date Title of Your Speech Thesis Statement: This is the central idea of your speech. Your thesis statement should clearly sum up all of your main points in a declarative sentence. Introduction I. (Attention Getter) This could be a quote, a story or anything you know that will GRAB your

audience's attention. II. (Preview) Briefly reveal your topic and state what your main points will be. Your preview

statement may be an opportunity to state your central idea/thesis statement if appropriate.

(Transition) Transitions are used to go smoothly from one point of the speech to another. Include the exact wording you will use in your speech. Body I. (First Main Point) Your first main point goes here. Your main point must be one sentence, and must be

consistent with your preview and your central idea/thesis. A. You should have at least two sub-points, which serve to support your main point.

1. This is your sub-sub-point. You may provide specific information related to your previous sub-point. You can use quotes, examples, stories, facts, statistics, analogies, etc.….

a. Here you can go into further detail. b. If you have an ‘a.’ you must have a ‘b.’

2. More of the above. If you have a ‘1’, you must have a ‘2’. B. You must also have a ‘B.’

1. Sub-sub-points are optional, however, you will most likely have both in your speech to support your sub-points and main points. a. b.

2. II. (Second Main Point) Your second main point goes here. Follow the same format that you used for the

first main point. A.

1. 2.

B. 1.

2. III. (Third Main Point) Your third main point goes here. The total number of main points may range from 2-

5, however, three main points is likely the easiest to manage as a speaker, and the easiest to remember for your audience. A.

1. 2.

B. 1.

2.

(Transition) Transitions are used to go smoothly from one point of the speech to another. Include the exact wording you will use in your speech. Conclusion I. (Summary Statement) Review your main points. Be specific and concise. Give an example from

each main point. II. (Memorable Closing Statement) Leave your audience with something to think about. As with your

attention getter, this may be a quote, story or anything that will make your speech unforgettable. A conclusion that comes full circle, tying into your introduction is especially powerful.

References

Include in your outline complete citations (using APA or MLA format) of the sources you used.