Attention: you must include the labels (Introduction, Attention Getter, Credibility, etc.) in your outline. You can structure your outline just like the following example, only changing the content to your own information. This means that your outline should look just like this example!
It is okay to research your topic on the internet, but you have to use your OWN WORDS. DO NOT COPY TEXT FROM THE INTERNET!!
It is okay to research your topic on the internet, but you have to use your OWN WORDS. DO NOT COPY TEXT FROM THE INTERNET!!
Outline Example—Demonstrative Speech
How to make Chocolate Chip Cookies
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Attention Getter: Chocolate chip cookies…that wonderful dessert that melts in your mouth and can be eaten either cold or hot!
B. Purpose Statement: I am here today, to demonstrate to you all how YOU, yes YOU can impress your friends at any party by bringing by a simple dessert that everyone will LOVE, Chocolate chip cookies
C. Credibility: This recipe was handed down from my grandmother and has been a part of all of our family gatherings for every holiday and occasion and I am now a professional at making this delicious treat.
D. Preview Statement: This dessert involves approximately 15 materials and 10 steps. I will first, go over the materials/ingredients and then cover each of the 10 steps.
TRANSITION: So now, let’s begin with my first point, preparing your materials/ingredients for this treat. But before we begin, make sure your hands are clean!
II. BODY
A. Materials: To begin, you will need the following materials:
1. Large Mixing Bowl
2. Hand Mixer/or Spoon
3. Measuring Spoons
4. Measuring Cups
5. Cupcake Pan
6. Can Opener
7. Cupcake Cups
8. Spoon
B. Ingredients: The ingredients you need are:
1. 2 8 oz. Packages of flour
2. ¾ Cup of White Granulated Sugar
3. 2 bags of chocolate chips
4. 5 eggs
TRANSITION: Now that we know our ingredients, we can begin with our steps to making the recipe.
C. Step 1: First, you must preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
D. Step 2: Second, in your large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, chocolate chips and eggs.
E. Step 3: With an electric hand mixer and/or spoon, mix all ingredients well until you get a smooth consistency.
F. Step 4: Line your cupcake pan with the cup cake foil/paper cups.
G. Step 5: Place the dough in circular form onto the foil.
H. Step 6: Place your pan in the oven and let bake for approximately 20 minutes.
J. Step 8: Remove the tray from the oven.
L. Step 10: Enjoy!!
TRANSITION: Now, let’s go over what we did today.
III. CONCLUSION
A. Summary Statement: We learned how to make delicious chocolate chip cookies using approximately 15 materials/ingredients with only 10 easy steps.
B. Final Thought: I hope that you will try to make this simple dessert and impress your friends who love chocolate chip cookies!
