Sample Outline for Speech Com
John Doe
Joel Challenger
Speech Communication 213 Section A
Informative Speech
January 1, 2013
Topic How to make a Chocolate Cake.
Title: The Cake Hitler would have eaten, a Nazi German Chocolate Cake
Specific purpose: To inform my audience on how to make a Nazi German Chocolate Cake. Introduction
Attention Material: What comes to mind when you see a Chocolate cake? We associate cakes with celebrations (like Christmas or birthdays) or special occasions. Do you know that cakes date back to the 13th century? The ancient Egyptians are credited with making the first cakes? They were bread-like and sweetened with honey. Nuts and dried fruits were often added.
Tie to the audience: I’m sure that all of us at some point have used or eaten a cake at a birthday celebration, wedding, romantic experience, or maybe just for plain decoration. The great part about making your own cake is that they are unique to your taste and choice. What could be more special than to make someone you love a homemade gift such as a cake?
Credibility material: Two years ago, I started making cakes as a hobby. Then started selling as the demand got greater at special times such as Christmas, Easter and birthday celebrations. I try to make cakes that are unique to a person’s likes and personality.
Preview/Thesis: Today we’re going to go through a 3 step process as we make my favorite cake, a Nazi German Chocolate cake. The three essential steps of a Nazi German Chocolate cake are finding the right ingredients, mixing the ingredient then baking and putting the finishing touches on the cake.
[Transition: Let’s start by doing the most important thing, which is to find the right ingredients, to make this Nazi German Chocolate cake.]
I. Finding the right equipments and ingredients is essential to a making this special Nazi German Chocolate Cake A. Gather the needed equipment. (Spoons, mixing bowl, measuring cups, and recipe round 8” round baking pan). B. Gather the right ingredients.
Joel Challenger
Speech Communication 213 Section A
Informative Speech
January 1, 2013
Topic How to make a Chocolate Cake.
Title: The Cake Hitler would have eaten, a Nazi German Chocolate Cake
Specific purpose: To inform my audience on how to make a Nazi German Chocolate Cake. Introduction
Attention Material: What comes to mind when you see a Chocolate cake? We associate cakes with celebrations (like Christmas or birthdays) or special occasions. Do you know that cakes date back to the 13th century? The ancient Egyptians are credited with making the first cakes? They were bread-like and sweetened with honey. Nuts and dried fruits were often added.
Tie to the audience: I’m sure that all of us at some point have used or eaten a cake at a birthday celebration, wedding, romantic experience, or maybe just for plain decoration. The great part about making your own cake is that they are unique to your taste and choice. What could be more special than to make someone you love a homemade gift such as a cake?
Credibility material: Two years ago, I started making cakes as a hobby. Then started selling as the demand got greater at special times such as Christmas, Easter and birthday celebrations. I try to make cakes that are unique to a person’s likes and personality.
Preview/Thesis: Today we’re going to go through a 3 step process as we make my favorite cake, a Nazi German Chocolate cake. The three essential steps of a Nazi German Chocolate cake are finding the right ingredients, mixing the ingredient then baking and putting the finishing touches on the cake.
[Transition: Let’s start by doing the most important thing, which is to find the right ingredients, to make this Nazi German Chocolate cake.]
I. Finding the right equipments and ingredients is essential to a making this special Nazi German Chocolate Cake A. Gather the needed equipment. (Spoons, mixing bowl, measuring cups, and recipe round 8” round baking pan). B. Gather the right ingredients.