What are the three most important things in your life and why?
I. Introduction:
A. Restate topic.
B. Give your answers.
C. If possible get our attention: rhetorical question, quick story,
analogy.
D. TRANSITION TO BODY A (first most important thing). WALK AND TALK.
(Example: "Now, let's look at my first most important thing, my Atari.")
II. Body:
A. First most important thing:
1. explain it, define it,
2. answer why it’s so important.
3. TRANSITION to second most important thing. WALK AND TALK.
(Example: "My 1984 Atari Game system sure is important, but it's nothing compared to my Teenage Mutant Ninja
Turtle lunch box.)
B. Second most important thing:
1. explain it, define it,
2. answer why it’s so important
3. TRANSITION to third most important thing. WALK AND TALK.
(Example: "Let's move on and look at my third most important thing, clean underwear!)
C. Third most important thing:
1. explain it, define it,
2. answer why it’s so important
3. TRANSITION to conclusion. WALK AND TALK.
(Example: "In conclusion . . . )
III. Conclusion
A. Restate topic.
B. Give your answer.
C. Make reference to attention grabber.
D. Thank the audience.
To earn 5 participation points you must do the following:
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Follow the above outline format during your speech. |
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Walk and talk FLUENTLY during transitions. |
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Speak for at least least 90 seconds. |
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Your speech must be school appropriate. |