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Outline Template for Informative Speech
NOTE: This is a template. You should fill this template out with the
information for YOUR speech. Please erase all examples ( in purple ) from
template before turning it in.
Title:
Speaker:
Specific Purpose:
Thesis Statement:
Introduction (thesis, credibility, and audience adaptation can be
rearranged, if needed)
I. Attention-getter: Ex. Interesting quote, story, or hypothetical
II. Audience Adaptation: Ex. You should care about this topic because…
III. Credibility: Ex. I am knowledgeable about this topic because…
IV. Thesis statement: Ex. Today, I will be showing everyone how to
make a simple website. To do this, I will cover three main points:
V. Preview (each main point):
a. First . . .
b. Next . . .
c. Finally . . .
(Transition- Ex. Now that I’ve covered what I will be talking about today, let’s
move on to my first point: Main idea 1 )
Body
I. Main idea 1
A. Subpoint and/or supporting material (such as a statistic or a
quotation)
1. Sub-subpoint (optional)
2. Sub-subpoint (optional)
B. Subpoint and/or supporting material
1.