topic/narrow your topic thesis meant to tell your audience what your speech will be about. your...
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Informative Outlines
Where to start?Topic/Narrow your topic
Thesis
Thesis Meant to tell your audience what your speech will be about.
Your purpose: to inform.
Notice! Your purpose is not to persuade (that is
the next speech) If you can take sides – then it is not
informative.
Avoid: “I believe..”“I feel..”“In my opinion..”“__________ is the best band or actor”
Main Points Your main points must directly support your thesis.
Example: Today, I plan to inform you about caring for a dog.
Dogs need food and water.Dogs need room to play and exercise
Dogs require health and hygiene maintenance.
Main points would not be…
Breeds of dogs What to name your dog Dog shows History of dogs
None of these support the reasoning that dog is man’s best friend.
Another example… A teacher fulfills a variety of roles.
• Teachers are educators.• Teachers are role models.• Teachers are there to help.
Main points would not be:• Teacher salary• Teacher certification• National teacher day
The cell phone has evolved over the last twenty years.
Main points?
A? B? C?
Possibilities: Bag phone Flip phone Full key board phone “Smart” phone
NOT• Brands of cell phones• Cell phone covers• Cell phone providers
Test Your Knowledge!
Work with a partner to complete this worksheet
to measure your understanding of thesis
and main points!
Intro: Four Components Attention getting device
Why you chose the topic/why you are interested (avoid saying: this is why… if you can)
State thesis
Preview of main points
Body Main Points
Parallel structure• Begin with the subject
Transitions (complete sentences). Brings you to your next point.
Main Points At least THREE main points to support your thesis. Complete sentences.
A minimum of THREE pieces of evidence to support each point.
Conclusion: Three Components
Restate your thesis
Summarize your main points
Refer back to your AGD