Specific Purpose: At the end of my speech, the audience will…
(the specific purpose is a concise statement indicating what you want your audience to be able to do,
remember or feel when you have finished your speech)
Central Idea:
(the central idea identifies the essence of your message – a one sentence summary of your speech)
Introduction: How will you do the following…
- Get the audience’s attention (humor, questions, shocking statistics, etc.)
- Give the audience a reason to listen
- Introduce the subject
- Establish your credibility
- Preview your main ideas
Body:
Main Idea 1 – What is the problem?
Main Idea 2 – What is the impact of the problem?
Main Idea 3 – What is the solution to the problem?
Conclusion: How will you do the following… - Reemphasize the central idea in a memorable way
- Restate the main ideas
- Call to action
- Provide closure to the audience