SPEECH OUTLINE FORMAT

NAME-

GENERAL PURPOSE- to change/convince….

SPECIFIC PURPOSE STATEMENT- By the end of my speech, my audience will……

CENTRAL IDEA STATEMENT-

ATTENTION GETTER- Can be a quote or a question. Make sure it is interesting enough to catch the audience attention. PREVIEW WITH BOTH PROBLEM AND SOLUTION

*For the body, inform the audience about the problem/ establish the problem. It doesn’t matter how many main points but note that this is just a 7-8 minute speech

*This is just an outline so make sure the main points and supporting ideas are in short sentences or just phrases FOR THIS OUTLINE

To persuade: To change/ convince

**Point of view/stance

** actions/behaviors

**I’M FROM NEW JERSEY SO IF THE ISSUE IS OCCURING IN THE STATE MENTION IT AND THROW SOME STATISTICS. WHAT’S THE New Jersey angle?

MAIN POINT I

1. Supporting idea
2. Supporting idea

MAIN POINT II

1. Supporting idea
2. Supporting idea

MAIN POINT III

1. Supporting idea
2. Supporting idea

MAIN POINT IV

1. Supporting idea
2. Supporting idea

CONCLUSION

For the conclusion, tell the audience what they can exactly do to solve the problem. Be realistic and SPECIFIC with the solutions to the problem

REFERENCE Minimum of 3 sources, MLA STYLE

For the topic, choose one from these

Is plant based diet better than meat based diet?

Is death penalty the best punishment for dangerous criminals?

The use of animals in medical research is a necessary evil

**I AM OPEN TO SUGGESTION FOR THE TOPIC