Special Occasion Speach/Outline

Special Occasion Outline Template

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Instructions

Students are required to submit a FULL SENTENCE typed outline, for their special occasion speech.  The outline must include an Introduction, Body, and Closing.  Please keep in mind the special occasion speech is 3-5 minutes.

Template Below:

Topic:  

Type of Special Occasion:

Introduction Must Include:

I.  Attention Getter:  This is the portion of your speech that captures your audience.  Students are allowed to use statistics, quotes, stories, or jokes.  1.  The Attention Getter MUST be the first thing out of your mouth.  2.  The Attention Getter MUST be related to the rest of the Speech.  3.  Please do NOT use questions!

II.  Listener Relevance:  Students must explain the reason for the occasion.  Example:  We are gathered here today to celebrate, commemorate, etc.

III.  Speaker Cred:  Students will explain their connection to the occasion/honoree.

IV.  Thesis Preview:  Students will state what the three main points are.

IV.  Body Must Include:  

       A.  Main Point I- Must be a complete sentence

             a.  Sub-point (Example)-Must be complete sentences

             b.  Sub-point (Story)-Must be complete sentences

Transition:  (This is a bridge from one part of your speech to the next, it must include the previous main point as well as the upcoming main point.)

      B.  Main Point II-Must be a complete sentence

             a.  Sub-point- (Example)-Must be complete sentences

             b.  Sub-point-(Story)Must be complete sentences

Transition:   (This is a bridge from one part of your speech to the next, it must include the previous main point as well as the upcoming main point.)

      C.  Main Point III-Must be complete sentence

            a.  Sub-point (Example)-Must be complete sentences

            b.  Sub-point (Story)-Must be complete sentences

Transition:  (This bridge informs your audience you are bringing your speech to a close.)

VI.  Closing Must Include:  

Thesis Review:  Students restate main points.

Clincher:  Students must end with a final thought that is directly connected to the attention getter.  The clincher is a lasting impression that reminds the audience of the importance of the occasion.

Please be sure your outline is in outline format, including Roman Numerals and Titles (Intro, Body, Closing, and Transitions).  

1. Submit only one attachment.

2. Only use file types: Word, PDF, HTML, RTF, or plain text.

3. Always include file extension.