Sample Teacher Script
Script: Today, class we will review the format of a key word speech outline and begin to create outlines for your demonstration speech. First, let’s look at how full sentence outlines can impact your speech delivery. Can anyone think of how reading their speech will impact their speech delivery? (Entertain answers from the audience.) Yes, you are correct; reading your speech directly from your paper will lessen your eye contact and adversely impact your grade. Using key words only, however, on your outline will allow you to have more eye contact and an opportunity to make a better connection with your audience. Effective eye contact allows you to witness audience feedback (smiles, head nods, confused looks, etc.).
Let’s look specifically at the structure of an outline. It is broken up into three parts: introduction, body, and conclusion. These three sections use roman numerals I, II, and III, respectively. Under these three sections and indented are the main points. The main points use capital letters, such as A, B, C, D, etc. Likewise, if a main point needs to be developed, then subordinate points are numbered—again underneath and indented.
Let’s see what a demonstration speech sample outline looks like. (Distribute demonstration speech sample outlines.) Each section of the outline that you will be required to complete for your demonstration speech is labeled. Let’s begin with the introduction. The very first item in your introduction is the attention-getter. The next item is relating your speech to your audience. Last, you will conclude your introduction with your thesis statement. Next, the body of your speech will consist of at least three main points. The body of this demonstration speech outline has four main points, however. Please make sure you do not exceed seven main points. Your main points should vary between 3-7 main points. Fewer than 3 main points will produce an underdeveloped speech; however, more than 7 points is too complex and leaves your audience with too much information to remember.
Look at how indented capital letters are used for the main points and indented numbers are used for subordinate points. Can someone share with the class Main Point #2? Yes, you are correct, “Cut broccoli and onion.” What are the subordinate points for this main point? Please look closely. You are correct; there are no subordinate points for this main point. All main points will not have subordinate points.
Now, let’s look at our conclusion. The first item in your conclusion is to restate your thesis. The next items are your summary points, which are taken from the main points in the body of the outline. The very last item in your conclusion is the clincher.
Now, that we’ve reviewed a demonstration speech sample outline, now it’s your turn to practice with this format. (Distribute the Demonstration Speech Outline Exercise sheet.) With your demonstration speech topic in mind, begin practicing on this worksheet. I will walk around the classroom to make sure each of you understands this format.
Let’s look specifically at the structure of an outline. It is broken up into three parts: introduction, body, and conclusion. These three sections use roman numerals I, II, and III, respectively. Under these three sections and indented are the main points. The main points use capital letters, such as A, B, C, D, etc. Likewise, if a main point needs to be developed, then subordinate points are numbered—again underneath and indented.
Let’s see what a demonstration speech sample outline looks like. (Distribute demonstration speech sample outlines.) Each section of the outline that you will be required to complete for your demonstration speech is labeled. Let’s begin with the introduction. The very first item in your introduction is the attention-getter. The next item is relating your speech to your audience. Last, you will conclude your introduction with your thesis statement. Next, the body of your speech will consist of at least three main points. The body of this demonstration speech outline has four main points, however. Please make sure you do not exceed seven main points. Your main points should vary between 3-7 main points. Fewer than 3 main points will produce an underdeveloped speech; however, more than 7 points is too complex and leaves your audience with too much information to remember.
Look at how indented capital letters are used for the main points and indented numbers are used for subordinate points. Can someone share with the class Main Point #2? Yes, you are correct, “Cut broccoli and onion.” What are the subordinate points for this main point? Please look closely. You are correct; there are no subordinate points for this main point. All main points will not have subordinate points.
Now, let’s look at our conclusion. The first item in your conclusion is to restate your thesis. The next items are your summary points, which are taken from the main points in the body of the outline. The very last item in your conclusion is the clincher.
Now, that we’ve reviewed a demonstration speech sample outline, now it’s your turn to practice with this format. (Distribute the Demonstration Speech Outline Exercise sheet.) With your demonstration speech topic in mind, begin practicing on this worksheet. I will walk around the classroom to make sure each of you understands this format.