I was looking for information and some possible suggestions on writing an informative speech for my public speaking class and read your post. I could use some help with it if you are willing. Thanks
This was my opener I used in my speech class I had back in March. Just to give you an idea. This is just directly from my outline.
Title: The American Pit Bull Terrier
Purpose: To inform my audience on the canine breed, American Pit Bull Terrier.
I. Introduction
A. Attention Material: What do Life Magazine, Buster Brown Shoes, The Little Rascals, Helen Keller and World War I have in common? All of these used Pit Bulls in one way or another.
B. Tie to the audience: Did you know that the American Pit Bull Terrier was once known as the American Sweetheart Dog? Many companies and America itself used the American Pit Bull Terrier as a mascot to show qualities that the breed had such as "Loyalty & Strength" hoping these qualities would then in turn be associated with them.
C. Credibility material: I have owned this breed for close to a decade now. I know how gentle and loving this breed can be when given the proper upbringing.
D. Preview: I am going to talk about the breed's history, standard, and some famous American Pit Bull Terriers.