Topic/Narrow your topic Thesis
Meant to tell your audience what your speech will be about. Your purpose: to inform.
Your purpose is not to persuade (that is the next speech) If you can take sides – then it is not informative. Avoid: “I believe..” “I feel..” “In my opinion..” “__________ is the best band or actor”
Your main points must directly support your thesis. Example: Today, I plan to inform you about caring for a dog. Dogs need food and water. Dogs need room to play and exercise Dogs require health and hygiene maintenance.
Breeds of dogs What to name your dog Dog shows History of dogs None of these support the reasoning that dog is man’s best friend.
A teacher fulfills a variety of roles. Teachers are educators. Teachers are role models. Teachers are there to help. Main points would not be: Teacher salary Teacher certification National teacher day
Main points? A? B? C?
Bag phone Flip phone Full key board phone “Smart” phone NOT Brands of cell phones Cell phone covers Cell phone providers
Work with a partner to complete this worksheet to measure your understanding of thesis and main points!
Attention getting device Why you chose the topic/why you are interested (avoid saying: this is why… if you can) State thesis Preview of main points
Main Points Parallel structure Begin with the subject Transitions (complete sentences). Brings you to your next point.
At least THREE main points to support your thesis. Complete sentences. A minimum of THREE pieces of evidence to support each point.
Restate your thesis Summarize your main points Refer back to your AGD