Informative Outline Template
Name:
Instructions: Fill in the template with your speech content in complete sentences. You should delete anything in (parentheses) in the text of the template because those are just directions to you. They are not necessary to keep in the outline. Leave labels for sections like “Intro” “Topic:” or “Attention Getter.” Be sure to maintain correct formatting like: A, B, C, a, b, c, 1., 2., etc. and the indentations. Fill in the line for the Transition statement. It does not need to have a letter or number in front of it. Feel free to add more points if you need them or delete ones you do not use.
*Topic:
*General Purpose:
*Specific Purpose:
(*Do NOT say this information out loud. Start your speech at your Attention getter.)
Type the Title of Your Speech Here
Introduction
I. Attention Getter-
II. Thesis Statement-
III. Preview- (First, I’ll tell you about, Second, I’ll tell you about, and Last, I’ll tell you about…)
Transition statement:
Body
I. (Main point 1)
A. (Supporting Detail)
1. (Sub-supporting detail-fill in or eliminate as you need)
2. (Sub-supporting detail)
B. (Supporting Detail)
1. (Sub-supporting detail)
2. (Sub-supporting detail)
Transition statement:
II. (Main point 2)
A. (Supporting Detail)
1. (Sub-supporting detail)
2. (Sub-supporting detail)
B. (Supporting Detail)
1. (Sub-supporting detail)
2. (Sub-supporting detail)
Transition statement:
III. (Main point 3)
A. (Supporting Detail)
1. (Sub-supporting detail)
2. (Sub-supporting detail)
B. (Supporting Detail)
1. (Sub-supporting detail)
2. (Sub-supporting detail)
Transition statement: (Signal to the conclusion)
Conclusion
I. Review- (First I told you, Second I told you, Finally I told you…)
II. Final Thought-