Informative Speech 5-7 Minutes

Specific Purpose: (To inform about … culture of….) Central Idea: (State in a single declarative sentence)

I. Introduction

(Open with impact: How shall you open? Very important!!)

Transition to…

II. Body

A. Main point #1

1. Subordinate point (e.g., "According to…")

a. Support (e.g., example, statistic, visual, testimonial) b. Support

2. Subordinate point

a. Support b. Support

Transition/Signpost

B. Main point #2

1. Subordinate point

a. Support b. Support

2. Subordinate point

a. Support b. Support

C. Main point #3

1. Subordinate point

a. Support b. Support

2. Subordinate point

a. Support b. Support

Transition to…

III. Conclusion

(Close with impact)

Bibliography

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