Basic Speech Outline
You can use this general outline format for all speeches. Throughout the year, we will adjust this template slightly for the individual speeches we write, but all of them are a variation of this basic format.
Introduction of Speech
First Main Point:
Write a sentence explaining what your first point is.
Write a sentence explaining what your second point is.
Write a sentence explaining what your third point is
You can use this general outline format for all speeches. Throughout the year, we will adjust this template slightly for the individual speeches we write, but all of them are a variation of this basic format.
Introduction of Speech
- Attention Device Opener-Question, Statistic, Example, Story, to grab audience’s attention
- Central Idea- The main idea of your speech that is integrated into your introduction.
- Specific Purpose-To explain (inform, persuade, show, etc.) your topic with three main points that will become the body of the speech.
First Main Point:
Write a sentence explaining what your first point is.
- Story, statistic, research, reference, etc. about first main point.
- Story, statistic, research, reference, etc. about first main point.
- Story, statistic, research, reference, etc. about first main point.
Write a sentence explaining what your second point is.
- Story, statistic, research, reference, etc. about second main point.
- Story, statistic, research, reference, etc. about second main point.
- Story, statistic, research, reference, etc. about second main point.
Write a sentence explaining what your third point is
- Story, statistic, research, reference, etc. about third main point.
- Story, statistic, research, reference, etc. about third main point.
- Story, statistic, research, reference, etc. about third main point.
- Review of Main Points - Recap your speech in a concise but creative format.
- Final Thought - This should be a meaningful statement that will stick with your audience and give closure.