Liebelt
PRELIMINARY OUTLINE
TWO MINUTE MESSAGE
TOPIC: College of Education
THESIS STATEMENT (central idea): There are many fun facts and perks that come from being part of the
college of education.
I.
INTRODUCTION
A.
ATTENTION STATEMENT (wake up): Why would anyone want to make education
their major?
B.
PERSONAL/AUDIENCE LINK (this is important): Many students find that their family
background focused on education. Others have a passion for helping others and being in a
classroom. (Talk about yourself)
C.
THESIS STATEMENT or Central Idea (statement that identifies the main idea or
purpose of your speech): These students chose to be part of the college of education that
shows us how to become the best educators in our state.
II.
BODY
A.
MAIN POINT #1: Classes and Requirements
Support:
1. Who teaches the classes, and he help we receive for the classes and from our advisors
2. Internships (why and when and how)
3. How every other specific major ties into each other (child in youth studies, elementary
ed, secondary ed, ESOL majoring, etc.)
MAIN POINT #2: Career Assistance and Field Trips
Support:
1. Advisors and professors help us engage and pick out which schools best fit our needs
and views on education. (every school is different, etc.)
2. ^Like when we pick out schools to intern at.
3.Field trips also help with making this decision, as well as give us field experience for
what we could expect to happen in the classroom.
III.
CONCLUSION
A.
SUMMARY STATEMENT (reworded thesis statement):Being part of the college of
education has many perks that allow us to feel free to make decisions that eventually help us
the time we graduate.
B.
CLOSING STATEMENT (memorable): The college of education includes these
opportunities and more once students become more affiliated with their major. Hopefully
these factors alone can spark an interest in students who may consider joining.