pointer
Life Lessons Informative Speech Outline Format
*Delete all red text and input your own information in black*
INTRODUCTION: ~30 SECONDS
START YOUR SPEECH HERE!
Attention Getter: This is the longest part of the introduction. This could be a story (personal, hypothetical, or factual), a quote that is related to the topic, startling statistics or data, or a theatrical performance. Make sure your attention getter is relatable to your audience in some way.
Thesis Statement: A sentence that summarizes the content of the speech. (“There are three life lessons I have learned that I will share with you all today.”
Preview Statement: Discuss the 3 main points that you will be going over in your speech. (“First, I will discuss [
insert first life lesson here], secondly, [
insert second life lesson here], and lastly, [
insert third life lesson here].”)
BODY: 4 TO 5 MINUTES TOTAL
Main Point Number 1 (Life Lesson #1:
label your life lesson)
Sub-point #1: This is where you share your story that pertains to your first life lesson.
Sub-point #2: This is where you tell us what you learned from that experience and why it was important for you to learn this lesson.
Transition Statement: Restate what you have talked about and where you are going for your next main point. (For example: “Now that I have discussed [
insert first life lesson here], I am going to elaborate on [
insert second life lesson here].”)
Main Point Number 2 (Life Lesson #2:
label your life lesson)
Sub-point #1: This is where you share your story that pertains to your first life lesson.
Sub-point #2: This is where you tell us what you learned from that experience and why it was important for you to learn this lesson.
Transition Statement: Restate what you have talked about and where you are going for your next main point. (For example: “Now that I have discussed [
insert second life lesson here], I am going to elaborate on [
insert third life lesson here].”)
Main Point Number 3 (Life Lesson #3:
label your life lesson)
Sub-point #1: This is where you share your story that pertains to your first life lesson.
Sub-point #2: This is where you tell us what you learned from that experience and why it was important for you to learn this lesson.
CONCLUSION: ~30 SECONDS
Clear transition to conclusion: “In conclusion,”
Restate the main points: (“I have shared with you three life lessons I have learned: [insert life lesson #1, lesson #2, and lesson #3 here].
Memorable closing statement: Connect back to your attention getter to complete your speech. Be sure to thank your audience for listening.
