Lyn  Doe   [email protected]  

Spaghetti,  squash,  or  both?   General  Purpose:  To  inform  

Specific  Purpose:  To  inform  my  listeners  how  to  prepare  spaghetti  squash.  

Central  Idea:  Spaghetti  squash  can  be  prepared  just  as  easily  as  regular  pasta.  

INTRODUCTION   I.  Attention  Material  

A.  How  many  have  eaten  spaghetti  squash?  (Show  photo.)  

B.  Spaghetti  squash  is  as  easy  to  prepare  as  regular  pasta.  

1.  Spaghetti  squash  can  be  cooked  in  the  microwave.  

2.  Spaghetti  squash  can  be  prepared  with  any  type  of  pasta  sauce.  

II.  Orienting  Material  

A.  I  have  prepared  this  dish  dozens  of  time.  

B.  Several  who  have  tried  my  spaghetti  squash  casserole  did  not  like  cooked  vegetables,  but   loved  my  casserole.  

C.  Preview:  I  will  explain  how  to  choose  a  spaghetti  squash,  how  to  cook  spaghetti  squash,  and   how  to  flavor  and  finish  the  spaghetti  squash.    

(Transition:  Now  that  I’ve  shared  an  overview  of  what  I  will  demonstrate,  let’s  begin  by  taking  a  trip  to   the  grocery  store.)  

BODY   I.  It  is  important  to  choose  a  good  spaghetti  squash.  

A.  Grocers  usually  offer  different  sizes  of  spaghetti  squash.  

B.  Be  sure  to  check  the  firmness  of  the  spaghetti  squash.  

II.  The  easiest  way  to  cook  the  spaghetti  squash  is  in  the  microwave.  

A.  To  prevent  the  spaghetti  squash  from  exploding  in  the  microwave,  cut  several  small  slits   around  the  spaghetti  squash.  

B.  Cook  a  medium  spaghetti  squash  in  the  microwave  for  around  10  minutes.  

III.  The  way  one  can  make  a  spaghetti  squash  delicious  is  to  flavor  and  finish  it  for  serving.  

A.  Mix  and  cook  the  meat,  seasonings,  and  sweet  onion  in  a  skillet.  

B.  Add  Dei  Fratelli  diced  Italian  tomatoes  instead  of  pasta  sauce.  

C.  Layer  the  cooked  spaghetti  squash  and  the  meat  mix  in  a  suitable  pan  and  bake  with  cheeses   of  your  choice  on  the  casserole.  

(Transition:  Now  that  you  know  how  easy  it  is  to  prepare  spaghetti  squash  casserole,  I’d  like  to  review.)  

CONCLUSION   I.  Review:  I  explained  how  to  choose  a  spaghetti  squash,  how  to  cook  spaghetti  squash,  and  how  to   flavor  and  finish  the  spaghetti  squash.  

II.  Clincher:  Remember  to  try  spaghetti  squash  for  an  easy,  delicious  meal  that  is  as  easy  to  prepare  as   regular  pasta.  

Visual  Aids   Photo  of  spaghetti  squash   Actual  spaghetti  squash   Can  of  Dei  Fratelli  Italian  Diced  Tomatoes  

References   [Be  sure  to  use  APA  style  when  either  using  someone  else’s  ideas  or  words.  An  easy-­‐to-­‐use  citation   creator  can  be  found  at  http://goo.gl/qBlWn  -­‐  Son  of  Citation  Machine.]  

Begin by filling in the document attached – replace highlighted text that is presented to help you develop a strong outline with requested content

Title of Speech: [Your title should announce the topic clearly, concisely, and creatively]

Specific Purpose:

Central Idea:

INTRODUCTION

I. (Attention) [Start with a catchy opening that gains audience’s attention. Do not simply announce the topic!]

II. (Reveal Topic) [Tell what you are going to talk about – reveal your topic]

III. (Relevancy) [Tell us why this topic is relevant/significant]

IV. (Credibility) [State your credibility: what makes you an expert on the topic? What experience do you have with it?]

V. (Preview) [Give us a preview of topics you will be discussing – this is the list of the main points below]

Transition: [include a transition statement. Simple “Let’s begin by talking about x” (name first main point) would suffice]

BODY

I. [Main Point I: In a full and complete sentence state your first main point]

A. [Sub-point A: In a full and complete sentence state the first supporting point that provides justification for your Main Point I above]

1. [Sub-sub-point A: In a full and complete sentence state provide support for your Sub-point A above]

2. [Sub-sub-point B: In a full and complete sentence state provide support for your Sub-point A above ]

B. [Sub-point B: In a full and complete sentence state the first supporting point that provides justification for your Main Point I above]

Transition: [Provide a transition that tells us that you finished talking about Main Point I, and are now mowing on to Main Point II]

II. [Main Point II: In a full and complete sentence state your second main point]

A. [Sub-point A: In a full and complete sentence state the first supporting point that provides justification for your Main Point II above]

1. [Sub-sub-point A: In a full and complete sentence state provide support for your Sub-point A above]

2. [Sub-sub-point B: In a full and complete sentence state provide support for your Sub-point A above]

B. [Sub-point B: In a full and complete sentence state the first supporting point that provides justification for your Main Point II above]

Transition: [Provide a transition that tells us that you finished talking about Main Point II, and are now mowing on to Main Point III]

III. [Continue building your outline, add or remove points as you see fit]

B.

Transition: [Provide a transition that tells us that you finished talking about Main Point III, and are now mowing on to Main Point IV, if you have one]

Transition: [Provide a transition that tells us that you finished talking about all your main points, and are ready to wrap up. You may simply state “Let’s review”]

CONCLUSION

I. [Provide a review of Main Points]

II. [End with a clincher/tag/exit line or final appeal]

REFERENCES

�Please note: every point MUST come in at least a pair. This means that for every Subpoint A you should have at least a Subpoint B. For every sub-sub-point 1, there should at least be sub-sub-point 2. Add or remove additional supporting points as you see fit.

Make sure that you do not have anything left blank. If you do not have a third supporting point, remove the number of letter accordingly.