Creating Speech Outlines

A speech contains three parts: Introduction, Body. Conclusion.

A Mock Outline:
A. Introduction
     1. Greeting
     2. Thesis Statement
B. Main Body
     1. Transition
     2. Main Idea
           a. evidence
     3. Supporting Idea
           a. evidence
C. Conclusion
     1. Transition
     2. Restated Points
     3. Closing Statement

The Outline looks very similar to an outline for a formal paper. It helps the speaker to organize their thoughts and to sketch out the speech. It serves as a type of script, but should not have full sentences. It is not word-for-word. It only contains the main points.

Simple Outline Description
Detailed Outline