See the attached
Persuasive Speech Outline Format
INTRODUCTION (10-15% of total presentation time)
Attention-getter :
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Credibility (Why did you choose this topic?) :
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Reveal topic (This may be your central idea.):
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Preview (preview the main points that you will cover in your speech. This often acts as a transition into the body of the speech):
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BODY
Main Point 1 (Introduce Problem):
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Supporting evidence. (Use sub-subpoints as necessary)
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Sub-point
Sub-point
b. Supporting evidence. (Use sub-subpoints as necessary)
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Sub-point
Sub-point
Transition Statement: Full-sentence transition
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Main Point 2 (Give Cause to Problem) (Optional)
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Supporting evidence . (Use sub-subpoints as necessary)
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Sub-point A
Sub-point B
Supporting evidence . (Use sub-subpoints as necessary)
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Sub-point A
Sub-point B
Transition Statement: Full-sentence transition
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Main Point 3 (Give your solution to problem):
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Supporting evidence. (Use sub-subpoints as necessary)
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Sub-point
Sub-point
b. Supporting evidence. (Use sub-subpoints as necessary) (Make sure to address other side of argument)
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Sub-point
Sub-point
Transition Statement: Full-sentence transition into conclusion:
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CONCLUSION (5% of total presentation time)
Summary:
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Memorable Closing:
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