Informative Speech Template Outline

. Introduction (Approximately 30 sec-1min.)

A. Attention Getter

B. Background and Audience Relevance

C. Speaker Credibility

D. Thesis

E. Preview of Main Points

Transition to first main point (You must have a transition sentence here)

II. Body (Approximately 2-3 min)

A. Main Point 1:

1.Sub point 1

2.Sub point 2

Transition to second main point (You must have a transition sentence here)

B. Main Point 2

1.Sub point 1

2.Sub point 2

Transition (signpost, summary, preview) (You must have a transition sentence here)

C. Main Point 3

1.Sub point 1

2.Sub point 2

Transition and signal closing (You must have a transition sentence here)

III. Conclusion (Approximately 30 seconds-1 minute

A. Restate Thesis

B. Review Main Points

C. Memorable CloserREFERENCES

Your sources include in your outline should be in APA format