“I Believe” Speech
Monday, March 3, 2008

Introduction

I. Gain interest and attention

II. State thesis: “I believe…”

Body

I. First reason for believing as you do.
A. Personal experience examples.

B. Prior reading, etc.


II. Second Reason.
A.
B.
III. Third reason.
A.
B.

Conclusion

I. Summary of ideas.
II. Restatement of thesis: “For these reasons, I believe…”