 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