THE INTRODUCTION A. First focus – Establish a rapport or common ground with the

THE INTRODUCTION
A. First focus – Establish a rapport or common ground with the audience to maintain their attention. (A quote, statistic or statement to help the audience focus on your presence and presentation)
B. Thesis – One statement summarizing your main idea.
C. Preview statement – A sentence listing the specific points (a,b,c,etc) you will discuss to support your thesis.
D. Relevance – A sentence explaining why the audience should listen to you speaking about the topic.
E. Transition
I. BODY
A. First point (Reason)
1. Example (Supporting statement)
2. Example
3. Transition to second point
B. Second point
1. Example
2. Example
3. Transition to third point
C. Third point
1. Example
2. Example
3. Transition to conclusion
III. THE CONCLUSION
A. Review statement – Restating the specific points discussed in the body of the speech.
B. Summary – Incorporating the thesis into the concluding remarks
C. Final Focus – Leave the audience with a sense of closure (i.e. course of action, thoughts to ponder, etc.)
D. (NOTE: No new information should be given in the conclusion)