“In My Bag” Speech
General Purpose: To Inform
Specific Purpose: To inform my classmates about 3 important objects/images that have helped
to shape me.
Thesis: I’m going to share 3 objects or images that are meaningful to me.
Intro:
Quotation/Personal anecdote
Clarification Step:
Let’s talk about what has shaped me as a person.
Thesis: I’m going to share 3 objects/images that are meaningful to me.
Preview: I’ll discuss first, an object that represents my past. Second, I’ll discuss an object that
represents my present. And third, I’ll discuss an object that represents my future.
Body:
I.
My Past/Major Lesson I’ve learned (forgiveness/family/etc.)
a. Introduce object/image and discuss why you chose it.
b. Explain what this image/object represents to you about your past.
Transition:
II.
Now that we’ve discussed the past, let’s discuss my present.
My Present/Major Lesson I’ve learned
a. Introduce object/image and discuss why you chose it.
b. Explain what this image/object represents to you about your present.
Transition:
III.
Now that we’ve discussed the present, let’s discuss my future.
My Future/Major Lesson I’ve learned
a. Introduce object/image and discuss why you chose it.
b. Explain what this image/object represents to you about your past.
Conclusion:
Review: Today I’ve discussed 3 objects that represent my past, present and future.
Concluding Statements:
Revert back to hook (Quotation/Personal Anecdote)