Introduce in One Sentence the Main Topics of Your Demonstrative Speech: I Will Be Talking

SPEECH TOPIC What your demonstrative speech is about, the theme or subject of your talk.

GENERAL PURPOSE To demonstrate

SPECIFIC PURPOSE or PURPOSE This purpose statement is to clearly state your STATEMENT specific goal or purpose. To persuade that ... or to inform on ... Speech outline sample: The purpose of this demonstration speech is to persuade my audience how to pack light for an international European travel trip.

CENTRAL IDEA or THESIS In the thesis statement you describe in one STATEMENT sentence your purpose and speech topic. In our example: Packing light for an international trip will mean freedom.

INTRODUCTION

Get the Attention Start with a statement that catches the attention of the listeners immediately. For example: Pack and then remove half!

How to Greet Them If they don't know who you are, and you are not being introduced, then you have to introduce yourself at this point in your presentation. And tell why you are the best person to give this demonstration speech: My name is Ms. Pulaski-Didriksen and I am the best person to give this speech because I have had a lot of experience with travel to Europe!

Preview the Main Points Introduce in one sentence the main topics of your demonstrative speech: I will be talking about Clothing, Toiletries/Medicine, Money and Security, and Necessities for Hosteling

Tell What's In It for Them State why your presentation is useful to your listeners. Offer a benefit. Example: Packing light for an international trip will mean flexibility and can avoid wrinkled clothes.

BODY SECTION

What props, examples, quotes, statistics, reasons, arguments, evidence, visuals can support your main points? Use them to construct your subpoints: My PowerPoint

Main Point I: Clothing 2 pairs of walking/comfortable shoes (one closed toe/one open, weather permitting) 1 rainproof jacket 2 pairs of shorts/capris (shorts aren't allowed in major cathedrals, but capris are OK) 2 pairs of pants (one dressy, one casual; khaki is recommended — when washed, it dries faster than jeans)1 belt (optional) 1 swimsuit (packed in a plastic bag) 4 pairs of socks (cotton blend) 5 pairs of undergarments 4–6 shirts (long/short-sleeved, various colors) 1–2 light sweaters for layering 1–2 skirts/dresses (wrinkle-resistant) 1 hat1 pair of pajamas (or long shirt to get you to the bathroom down the hall if necessary)

Main Point II: Toiletries/Medicine

Body soap (washcloth); most 2-3 star European hotels do not supply washcloths Toothbrush/toothpaste/floss Shampoo/conditioner Brush/comb Lotion/Vaseline (for feet) Razor (non-electric)/ Sunscreen, insect repellent Prescription drugs (in original container with your name and your doctor's name, write down generic name)First aid kit Deodorant Nail clippers/file/tweezers Spare glasses and/or prescription, mini- eyeglass repair kit, or contact lenses and supplies Hand sanitizer Vitamins OTC remedies (whatever works for you): Pepto, decongestants, etc. soap

Main Point III: Money and Security

Moneybelt: Passport, plane ticket, debit card, credit cards, railpass, driver's license (if you're renting a car) Security: Bury copies of your passport, plane ticket, and prescriptions in the bottom of your luggage

Main Point IV: Hosteling Pack towel Sleep Sheet(only worth bringing if hosteling for the whole trip — all hostels rent sheets for about $4)

Summary Recap the main points, steps or action sequences: I have talked to you about: Clothing, Toiletries/Medicine, Money and Security, and Necessities for Hosteling

Closer Try to find an original sentence or eye-opener to help the audience remember your demonstrative speech: I hope you have enjoyed learning about what to take when traveling to Europe and that you will want to enjoy such a trip in the near future!