Use the following template to help you write a One Minute Speech.

One Minute Speech Template

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The evidence presented supports my position that _____________________ (restate your position). The ideas presented today are worth considering because ________________________________. Thank you for your time and attention. Have a wonderful (morning, afternoon, or evening).

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Welcome the audience and introduce the topic.Good (morning, afternoon, or evening). Thank you for coming today. My name is _________________. I would like to welcome ___________ (name/acknowledge your audience). I am here to talk about ______________ (explain the topic of your speech).

State your position/argument.My position on _____________ (rename the topic) is _________________________.

Support your position with evidence and supporting details.For example, _____________________ (provide a concrete example). This example shows _____________________ (explain or add to your example). Another example _________________ (provide additional support). This supports the idea that _________________. These examples are important because ___________ (speak about why you choose these examples).

FinallyConclude with a summary of your main points.