General Purpose: To inform
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience on the best way to carve a pumpkin
Central Idea: The sequence of steps used in order to carve a great pumpkin
INTRODUCTION
A. | The need for a great holiday decoration | B. | Very inexpensive project that is fun for the whole family | C. | The best part is the pumpkin is edible so the insides can be usedAs a child one of my favorite memories during Halloween was having a pumpkin carving contest with my cousins. Now that I have a family of my own we have made it a tradition to carve a great pumpkin with the kids each year. |
BODY
I. | Supplies Needed | | A. | Pumpkin | | B. | Marker/pumpkin template | | C. | Sharp knife | | D. | Spoon | | E. | Paper towel/newspaper | | F. | Cookie Sheet | II. | Carving the Pumpkin | | A. | Hollowing out the pumpkinhollowing out the pumpkinhollowing out the pumpkin | | B. | Scoop out flesh, pulp, and seedsScoop out flesh, pulp and seeds | | C. | Transfer or draw your designs | | D. | Remove the template and carve along the pattern | III. | Using the Discards | | A. | Rinse out the seeds in water | B. | Place seeds on cookie sheet for baking | C. | Eating the seeds | D. | Saving the “guts” for a pie
CONCLUSION A. | This project needs only some simple supplies and setup B. | Creative holiday fun for friends and family C. | Yummy snack and dinner dessert
BIBLIOGRAPHY
How to Carve a Pumpkin by © 2010 Martha Stewart Living Omni media, Inc. Retrieved November 05, 2010 from marthastewart.com.
Web site: http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/how-to-carve-a-pumpkin VISUAL AIDS
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Bibliography: How to Carve a Pumpkin by © 2010 Martha Stewart Living Omni media, Inc. Retrieved November 05, 2010 from marthastewart.com. Web site: http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/how-to-carve-a-pumpkin VISUAL AIDS Pumpkin Carving supplies