Template: Informative Speech Outline
Informative Speech Template
Introduction:
I. Attention-Getter: Something to grab your audience's attention.

II. Introduction of Topic: Tell your audience what your topic is and how it is relevant to them. Tell them what they gain by listening to you. Need a source here.

III. Establish Your Credibility: Tell your audience why you are qualified to speak on the subject.

IV. Preview: Briefly reveal your topic and state what your main points will be.

[Transition: This will smoothly get you from your preview to your main point.]

Body:
I. Main point #1 Your main point goes here. It must be one complete sentence.
A. Subpoint (NOTE: You should have at least 2 subpoints under each main point. If you have an 'A' then you have to have a 'B'.) Need a source here.

B. Subpoint Need a source here.

[Transition: This will smoothly get you from main point to main point.]

II. Main point #2
A. Subpoint (NOTE: You should have at least 2 subpoints under each main point. If you have an 'A' then you have to have a 'B'.) Need a source here.

B. Subpoint Need a source here.

[Transition: This will smoothly get you from main point to main point.]

III. Main point #3
A. Subpoint (NOTE: You should have at least 2 subpoints under each main point. If you have an 'A' then you have to have a 'B'.) Need a source here.

B. Subpoint Need a source here.

[Transition: This will smoothly get you from your last main point to the conclusion.]

Conclusion:
I. Summary Statement: Summarize your main points. Be specific and concise.

II. Memorable Closing: Statement Leave your audience with something to think about. A memorable close that refers back to the attention-getter creates psychological unity for your audience.

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