An Outline is the An Outline is the Skeleton of Your Skeleton of Your

Speech!Speech!

Why do you need an Why do you need an outline?outline?

An outline helps you organize your information into a speech that makes sense to your audience.

What does an What does an outline look like?outline look like?

I. Main point

A. Supporting PointA. Supporting Point

1. Example or Illustration of Supporting Point

a. Detail for Example or Illustrationa. Detail for Example or Illustration

b. Detail for Example or b. Detail for Example or IllustrationIllustration

2. A “1” must have a “2”

B. An “A” must have a “B”B. An “A” must have a “B”

II. A “I” must have a “II”

Line it up!!Line it up!! I. Main point

A. Supporting pointA. Supporting point

1. Example or Illustration

a. Detaila. Detail

b. An “a” must have a b. An “a” must have a “b”“b”

2. A “1” must have a “2”

B. An “A” must have a “B”B. An “A” must have a “B”

II. A “I” must have a “II”

Each corresponding part of the outline must line up with its partners.

There are two types of There are two types of outlines:outlines:

A A SENTENCE SENTENCE outline uses outline uses complete sentences.complete sentences.

A A TOPICTOPIC outline uses outline uses phrases.phrases.

We will use a combination of We will use a combination of both.both.

The INTRODUCTION The INTRODUCTION is the skullis the skull

I. Capture (get the audience’s attention.)

II. Motivate (tell them why they should listen.

III.Assert (state your topic)

IV.Preview (state your main points)

The Introduction part of your outline should be in sentence form.

Example of a Introduction Example of a Introduction OutlineOutline

Capture StepI. Have you ever faced a frustrating

moment with a child when a touch of magic was needed to calm the chaos or bring a smile to a sad face?

A. You may have little brothers or sisters.

B. You may have nieces or nephews.

C. Perhaps you baby sit small children.

Motivate Step

II. At a moment’s notice you can create a character that will bring delight to the hearts of your young audience.

A. They will be fascinated by the uniqueness of your creations.

B. They will use your creation to enhance their own free play.

1. A sword becomes Zorro’s defense.

2. A headband brings on a war whoop.

3. A balloon puppy becomes a boy’s best friend.

Assert StepIII. Balloon animals are quick and easy to

make.

Preview Step

IV. I will show you how to make a balloon animal using three basic steps.

A. The nose and ears of the animal are constructed first.

B. The neck and front legs are added second.

C. The body and hind legs are made last.

The BODY holds the The BODY holds the heart of the heart of the

speech.speech.V. Main Point One

A. Supporting statement

B. Supporting statement

VI. Main Point Two

A. Supporting Statement

B. Supporting Statement

VII. Main Point Three

A. Supporting Statement

B. Supporting Statement

The main points and sub points should be complete sentences, but the sub-sub points can be phrases.

Example of a Body OutlineExample of a Body Outline V. The nose and ears are twisted in the

first section.

A. Twist off a nose.

B. Twist off two ears.

C. Twist the nose and ears around each other.

VI. The neck and forelegs are twisted in the second section.

A. Twist off a neck.

B. Twist off two legs

C. Twist the neck and legs together to secure.

VII. The main body and hind legs are twisted in the third section.

A. Twist off a body.

B. Twist off two hind legs.

C. Twist the body and legs together to secure.

Remember that your three main points should match the three you listed in your preview.

The CONCLUSION gives The CONCLUSION gives you feet to stand on.you feet to stand on.

VIII. Action statement

A. Support

B. Support

IX. Final Memorable statement

The conclusion should be written in complete sentences.

Example of a Conclusion Example of a Conclusion OutlineOutline

VIII. Let your balloon animals be the products of your imagination.

A. Before you begin, picture the end product in your mind.

B. As you construct, exaggerate the characteristic that is

unique to that animal.

IX. I hope that you now realize that the word “inflation” can take on a new positive meaning in your life.