Sample Outline for Informative and Persuasive Speeches

							          Sample Outline for Informative and Persuasive Speeches

           “Simple Changes You can Make to Prevent Cancer”

Introduction

   Attention Getter- 1 out of 5 people in this room will die of cancer.
   Thesis- Today I’ll be presenting you with information about how you
     can improve aspects of your lifestyle to help prevent cancer
   Preview- There are three essential things you should consider in
     cancer prevention; diet, exercise and quitting smoking.
Body

   I.       Statistics about types of preventable cancer in the U.S
            A. Prostate cancer
            B. Lung cancer

   II.      Dietary changes that can help prevent cancer
            A. Importance of fruits and vegetables
            B. Why you should avoid sugar

   III.     Exercise programs that help prevent cancer
            A. Taking the stairs and other simple exercise techniques

   IV.      Why quit smoking and tips on quitting
            A. Why quit?
            B. Tips on quitting

Conclusion

    Review- Today I’ve discussed with you a number lifestyle changes
     that you can make in order to help prevent getting cancer. ( brief
     summary of diet, exercise and quitting smoking techniques )

    Closing Statement- After listening to my speech, you can now see
     how just making a few simple changes in your lifestyle can help you
     prevent cancer in your family.



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Works Cited:

Jones, M. ( 2006) Exercise and the Fight Against Cancer.American Journal
of Medicine (18), 445-457.

Smith, B. ( 2004). Food and the Big C. Boston: Sage.

Tuchman, G. (2007). University of Connecticut, Dept. of Sociology
Retrieved May 4, 2007




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