Speech Outline (also Sermon Outline)

Step 1 – Preparation

7 Steps to Preparing a Great Speech or Presentation

Step 2 – Introduction

1. Attention getter (one of the openings):
2. Thesis Statement:
3. Credibility:
4. Summative Overview:
5. Benefits:

[The main purpose of the intro is to open the talk, orient the audience, and preview what you will be talking about]

To write an attention-getter/grabber, see this article: 7 Great Ways to Open a Speech | Servants University | Training Servants for Christ

Step 3 – Body

1. Transition (to move from introduction to the body): –
2. Main Point 1: – use the PREP framework for each main point.
   Supporting points (sub-points): –

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Explain (details): –

Media: –

1. Transition: –
2. Main Point 2: –
   Supporting points (sub-points): –

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Explain (details): –

Media: –

1. Transition: –
2. Main Point 3: –
   Supporting points (sub-points): –

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Explain (details): –

Media: –

1. Transition (from the body to conclusion) – Consider Q & A before this transition. (Ideally before one more point to share.)

Step 4 – Conclusion

1. Summary of Main Points: – 1, 2, and 3
2. Restate the thesis: –
3. Restate the benefits: –
4. Powerful closing (one of the methods) & a Call to Action:-

 

**When I transition, I rephrase the last point (last P in prep), move on the stage to a different position and at the same time use hand gestures to show the conclusion of the last point and introduction of a new point.

Good Resources Online
https://www.write-out-loud.com/planningyourspeech.html