Cultural Artifact Speech Outline

I. Intro (Approximately 30 seconds–1 min.):

A. Attention Getter

B. Revealed Object and Speaker Credibility

C. Thesis

D. Preview of main points

II. Body (Approximately 3–4 minutes):
A. How the object is used in and part of the culture: 1.

2.

B. How the object represents important values and traditions in the culture: 1.

2.

C. Why I identify with this culture: 1.

2.

III. Conclusion (Approximately 30 seconds–1 min.):

A. Review thesis

B. Review main points

B. Closer

Sample Solution