An important part of the speech writing process is creating an outline. The more practice you get building outlines, they better and easier they will become. For this lab, you will be creating a presentation outline for a demonstration speech. A demonstration speech is a speech where you teach an audience how to do something, for example how to change a tire, how to create a smoky eye effect, etc. If you are unable to come up with an idea, search “how to” speech ideas and you will find hundreds of ideas. Select a topic that you already have some knowledge about, so you don’t need to do much research. Try to limit the steps of the demonstration to two or three steps, and group steps together if needed. The assignment is to work on outlining skills, not research.

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An important part of the speech writing process is creating an outline. The more practice you get building outlines, they better and easier they will become. For this lab, you will be creating a presentation outline for a demonstration speech. A demonstration speech is a speech where you teach an audience how to do something, for example how to change a tire, how to create a smoky eye effect, etc. If you are unable to come up with an idea, search “how to” speech ideas and you will find hundreds of ideas. Select a topic that you already have some knowledge about, so you don’t need to do much research. Try to limit the steps of the demonstration to two or three steps, and group steps together if needed. The assignment is to work on outlining skills, not research.

You will create an outline with a heading, introduction, body, and conclusion. Below is a sample format of what is expected in the outline. Use the sample preparation outline in the unit for a model. Remember, preparation outlines use full sentences, proper grammar, and consistent formatting.

Using a word processing program, create a simple preparation outline for demonstration speech topic:

Topic/Title:

General Purpose:

Specific Purpose:

Thesis Statement:

Introduction
Attention-getter
Relevance to audience– why should they listen?
Speaker’s credibility
Preview of main points/Thesis
Body
Main point 1 (The main points will be your steps—step 1)
Supporting material
Supporting material
(Transition/Signpost)
Main point 2 (step 2)
Supporting material
Supporting material
(Transition/Signpost)
Main point 3 (step 3)
Supporting material
Supporting material
(Transition/Signpost)
Conclusion
Review of main points
Call to action (if appropriate and you want your audience to do something after your presentation)
Closing
The outline should use proper grammar and contain no spelling errors.

Answer 1

Topic/Title: How to Make Homemade Pizza

General Purpose: To demonstrate to the audience how to make homemade pizza.

Specific Purpose: To teach the audience the steps involved in making a delicious homemade pizza.

Thesis Statement: Making homemade pizza is a simple and fun process that anyone can do with the right tools and ingredients.

Introduction
Attention-getter: How many of you love pizza?
Relevance to audience: Pizza is one of the most popular foods around the world, and knowing how to make it at home allows you to customize it to your own taste.
Speaker’s credibility: Growing up in an Italian household, I have been making homemade pizza with my family for years.
Preview of main points/Thesis: Today, I will be showing you the step-by-step process of making homemade pizza, from dough preparation to baking.

Body
Main point 1: Dough preparation (Step 1)
Supporting material:
- Gather all the necessary ingredients: flour, yeast, water, olive oil, salt, and sugar.
- Measure and mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Gradually add water and olive oil to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for a few minutes until it becomes smooth.
(Transition/Signpost)

Main point 2: Toppings and assembly (Step 2)
Supporting material:
- Gather all your desired toppings: tomato sauce, cheese, vegetables, meats, etc.
- Roll out the dough into a desired shape and thickness.
- Spread a layer of tomato sauce on the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly over the sauce.
- Add your desired toppings on top of the cheese.
(Transition/Signpost)

Main point 3: Baking (Step 3)
Supporting material:
- Preheat your oven to the recommended temperature.
- Carefully transfer the assembled pizza onto a preheated baking sheet or stone.
- Bake the pizza for a specified amount of time, usually around 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
(Transition/Signpost)

Conclusion
Review of main points: Today, I have shown you the three main steps of making homemade pizza: dough preparation, toppings and assembly, and baking.
Call to action: I encourage you all to try making homemade pizza on your own and experiment with different toppings and flavors.
Closing: Making homemade pizza is a delicious and rewarding experience that allows you to customize and enjoy your favorite flavors in the comfort of your own home. Enjoy your homemade pizza!