University:
California State University, Northridge
Course:
AAS 151 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Academic year:

2021
Views:

316

Pages:

3
Author:

Hallie Randolph

Great Speech in History Example Outline Preliminary Notes: Specific Purpose: To inform the audience about a Great Speech in History. Thesis statement: I will discuss the ongoing importance of a Great Speech in history. Outline: Introduction: Quotation. Date. Author. “December 7, 1941. A date that shall live in infamy”. Clarification step/Topic Announcement: These words were spoken by President Roosevelt following the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941. Thesis statement: I would like to discuss the ongoing importance of this speech. Preview: First, I’ll discuss the circumstances that led to this speech, and second, the impact that this speech had on the world. I. Circumstances a. What was happening in the world at the time of this speech? i. Evidence to support this point (Author, Date). ii. Further evidence to support this point (Author, Date). b. Why was this speech necessary? iii. Evidence to support this point (Author, Date). iv. Further evidence to support this point (Author, Date). Transition: We have just discussed first, the circumstances that led to this speech, second, I will discuss the impact that the speech had. II. Impact of the speech. a. The impact that the speech had on those watching/listening at the time. i. Evidence to support this point (Author, Date). ii. Further evidence to support this point (Author, Date). b. The impact that the speech continues to have on the world today. i. Evidence to support this point (Author, Date). ii. Further evidence to support this point (Author, Date). Conclusion: Review: Today we have investigated first, the circumstances that led to this Great Speech in History, and second, the impact that the speech had on the world. Conclude: Your concluding thoughts. Why you believe everyone in the class should take the time to read this speech. (3-4 sentences).