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16.7.3: Sample Format 1
Opening the book…
Speech Topic
Specific Purpose: Your specific purpose is determined by the topic you choose. It indicates the direction of focus you will take with your topic.
Thesis/Central Idea: Your thesis statement is a clear and concise sentence that provides an overview of your entire presentation.
Organizational Pattern: Remember, the body of your speech has to match this.
I. Introduction
A. Attention Getter: Capture the audience’s attention.
B. Relevance: Establish the relevance of your topic to your audience—why is your topic worthy of their time and attention?
C. Credibility: Establish your speaker credibility—consider your personal experience, connection with the topic, interest and expertise.
D. Thesis: Thesis statement.
E. Preview: Preview of the three main points.
Transition: Preview your first main point.
II. Body
A. First main point.
1. Supporting materials to support the main point. a. sub-main point b. etc.
2. Supporting materials to support the main point.
a. do not forget to cite sources.
b. etc. Transition: Review and preview
B. Second main point.
1. Supporting materials to support the main point.
a. sub-main point . etc.
2. Supporting materials to support the main point.
a. do not forget to cite sources
b. etc.
Transition: Review and preview
C. Third main point.
1. Supporting materials to support the main point.
a. sub-main point
b. etc.
2. Supporting materials to support the main point.
a. do not forget to cite sources
b. etc.
Transition: Preview. Prepare your audience for the conclusion.
III. Conclusion
A. Thesis/Summary: A summary for the speech.
Memorable Close: A powerful ending. References (separate page)