Intro for the “Demo Speech” Attention Getter Thesis

Attention Getter The very first part of the speech Breaks the ice Relate the speech!!! Don’t try to stretch it Topic: How to bake homemade bread.

Types of AG’s Tell a story Startling statement Quotation Question Humorous remark (Be Careful) Humorous remark Demonstration or audiovisual Incorporate the audience Personal experience Statistic

Example Imagine that you’re sitting at home on cold winter day. You’re freezing and need to warm up with some comfort food. You think, “Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup!” You run to the cupboard, there’s no bread! You think, “I could run to the store, but risking my life for a grilled cheese isn’t worth it.” Then you see the bread pan and the “Pampered Chef” bread mix. You think… “I can do this!”

Link it to your thesis You can’t just end with the hook. It would sound too awkward. Build the bridge Chances are that you may never find yourself in this situation, but baking your own bread for any occasion is a fun way to spend time with your friends and family and take some pride in what you’re eating. Today in my speech I’m going to show you how to… Then go into your thesis.

Thesis Tell the audience what your topic is All that you need to bake your own bread are the right ingredients, a working oven, and a little bit of TLC. The most gratifying way to buy an expensive item is to get a part time job that you enjoy, save your money wisely, and shop for bargains. Three ways to get the most out of your studying are to find a good study environment, combine notes and textbook material, and find a partner to quiz you.