Speech Outline/Organizer

Speech Outline/Organizer

Remember, this is an outline of your speech.  I do not expect to see full sentences of every word you plan to say.  Bullet points are fine.  If you feel you need to write it out completely in order to memorized, do that on a separate piece of paper.

INTRODUCTION (30ish seconds)

Hook: Background/History if needed: Thesis: (What’s the message) Preview main points you aim to make: Transition to Main point #1

II BODY (3 points – 1ish minute each for a total of 3ish minutes)

Point # 1

Topic sentence (remember that your transition sentence and your topic sentence must share similar language or ideas) Detail/Evidence/Examples (3 is always a good number) 1) 2) 3) Transition to point # 2

Point # 2

Topic sentence (remember that your transition sentence and your topic sentence must share similar language or ideas) Detail/Evidence/Examples (3 is always a good number) 1) 2) 3) Transition to point # 3

Point # 3

Topic sentence (remember that your transition sentence and your topic sentence must share similar language or ideas) Detail/Evidence/Examples (3 is always a good number) 1) 2) 3) Transition to conclusion:

CONCLUSION (30ish)

Transition/review major points (no details) Restate thesis in different word: Connect to the hook/relate to reader: Concluding sentence (end with a bang – a strong statement, relatable quote, etc)