ME-IN-A-BAG SPEECH OUTLINE TEMPLATE
Use this template for your speech assignment. You will need to make TWO
copies of this – one to use while speaking and one to turn in before you speak.
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Attention-getting statement
B. Overview
1. Thesis: A complete sentence describing your message
2. Overview of main ideas: Highlight each main point from the body
(each object you’ve brought)
II. BODY
A. First Main Point (First Object)
1. Important Detail #1 (Something about the object)
2. Important Detail #2 (Something else about the object)
3. Important Detail #3 (Why is this significant to you/what does it tell
us about you?)
B. Second Main Point: (Second Object)
1. Important Detail #1 (Something about the object)
2. Important Detail #2 (Something else about the object)
3. Important Detail #3 (Why is this significant to you/what does it tell
us about you?)
C. Third Main Point: (Third Object)
1. Important Detail #1 (Something about the object)
2. Important Detail #2 (Something else about the object)
3. Important Detail #3 (Why is this significant to you/what does it tell
us about you?)
III. CONCLUSION
A. Summary
1. Re-emphasize thesis: Tell us what you just talked to us about in a
complete sentence.
2. Review Main Points: Remind us about the objects your brought.
B. Ending Statement: Conclude your speech with a memorable statement.