Sample Informative Speech Outline
Name
Informative Speech Outline Draft 1
Speech Class
Date
Introduction
I. Hook/Grabber (use one of the three methods discussed in class/best
method=story)
II. Transition to topic
III. Introduce your topic
IV. Transition to Purpose Statement
V. Preview of points: (This is your purpose statement. It is very important to
give your audience a clear road map to your speech. Example: Today, please
join me in exploring the effect climate change is having on our weather.
During this talk we will take a closer look at…..(list your points)
Transition to Area of discussion 1:
Area of Discussion 1:_______________________________
Point 1:
Detail: (The number of details for your topic may vary. It is important to
make sure that you have developed each of your points evenly. You
Detail: may have slightly more details in one section or another, but in
Detail: general, you want for the info in your points to seem balanced).
Detail:
Detail:
Point 2:
Detail:
Detail:
Detail
Transition Sentence:
Area of Discussion 2:
Points…etc.
Details….etc.
Transition Sentence:
Area of Discussion 3:
Points…etc.
Details…etc.
Transition Sentence:
Area of Discussion4: