public speaking informative essay - Brittney Prophete...

Brittney Prophete
Speech title:
“What your Zodiac Sign Says about you”
General Purpose: To inform
Specific Purpose: To inform my classmates about zodiac signs
Thesis: Today I will share with you the characteristics of each of the zodiac signs, so you can
learn more about yourselves.
I. Introduction
A. Does anyone in this class know what their zodiac sign is? Does anyone know what
their zodiac signs reveal about themselves?
B. Knowing your zodiac sign can help you understand your role on the planet and make
sense of your interactions with:
1. The business world
2. Relationships
3. Personal attributes
C. Every single Zodiac sign falls under one of the 4 elements
1. Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius)
2. Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn)
3. Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius)
4. Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces)
D. Today I will share with you the characteristics of each of the zodiac signs, so you can
learn more about yourselves.
E. I will cover the strengths and weaknesses associated with each sign along with who
each sign is compatible with.
Transition: First I’d like to start by introducing the zodiac signs and what dates they
fall under.