Keri Thompson
Fundamentals of Speech
10-31-2014
Goal Statement: The goal of this speech is to introduce myself to others so
they can learn a little more about me.
Thesis Statement: There is more to a person than often meets the eye.
Introduction: There is more to a person than often meets the eye. Thinking
about that, do you really know me as well as you think you do? I’m going to
spend the next few minutes telling you a little about myself.
I’d like to start from the beginning, my childhood.
I.)
Main Point – I was born in Phoenix Arizona but my mom and I
moved to Kansas when I was about three years old because we had family
here and she didn’t want to raise me in a big city.
a.) Subordinate – Phrase – Moved around a lot
b.) Subordinate – Phrase – Dropped out of high-school
c.) Subordinate – Phrase – Got CNA license
When I was twenty I started dating Brian, who is now my husband.
II.) Main Point – We had known each other for several years through
mutual friend but never really got to know each other.
a.) Subordinate – Phrase – Dating and marriage
b.) Subordinate – Phrase –Working at CHCSEK
c.) Subordinate – Phrase –Pushed for school
After a lot of debate, I took the plunge and decided to go to college to
become a nurse.
III.) Main Point – Even though I was scared about going to college, I have
excelled and am about to graduate from the nursing program in May.
a.) Subordinate – Phrase- Got involved in college
b.) Subordinate – Phrase- Returning to CHC
c.) Subordinate – Phrase- Career goal
But for now, I am keeping my options open because I am interested in a lot
of different areas of nursing. Therefore, I’m just going to wait and see where
the road takes me.
Conclusion – So, that is me in a nutshell. I hope that all of you were able to
get to know a little more about me. To many of you, I am just another
college student. But, as I said before, there is more to a person than often
meets the eye. Thank you.