https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sfvEr8tqQ4Bap-CGuTM8Atv7Tkl-LkOgVmxMbK9BGzE/edit

compose an an outline based on the information in the google docs-

Eulogy Instructions/Outline

Your Name:

Topic:

Specific Purpose Statement:

Here's the details on what you'll need to do if you are giving a Eulogy:

• Context: Pretend that you are giving a eulogy at a function or funeral.
• The italicized information in the outline notes some of the required content.

Eulogy Outline

REPLACE all italicized words with your speech. KEEP the bolded words (you won't read the bolded words when giving the speech). Once you compose your speech in this outline, THIS is the manuscript that you will turn in for the speech.

• Introduction (about 18-24 seconds in length)
  • Attention Getter: Write out word for word what you will say to grab the audience's attention. Follow guidelines for appropriate attention getters.
  • Credibility: Share your connection with the person you are eulogizing (follow credibility guidelines) and create identification with the audience (see teaching video on how to compose audience identification).
  • Thesis: State a short/concise thesis that highlights your theme for the speech.
  • Preview: Preview what you will be stating in the body of the speech.

[Transition: Use a word or phrase to signal that you're about to start the body of the speech. Use a phrase like "To get started..." "First, ..." "Let's first consider ...."]

• Body Point 1 (about 3 minutes in length)
  • Thank Family/Friends: Thank the family and friends for their attendance. Mention some details about family/friends that highlight how you appreciate them for asking you to make the remarks. You can write out how you want to orally cite the source - For example, Brene Brown in 2020 said ..... Also, be sure to compose an A.P.A citation for that quote (Brown, 2020).
  • Story: Tell a story about the person you are eulogizing. It should align with your theme for the speech.

[Transition: Signal the ending by saying something like "In conclusion", "Finally", or "Let's wrap up."]

• Conclusion (about 15 seconds in length)
  • Restate the Thesis: Say the same thesis you said in the introduction here.
  • Summarize: Briefly, summarize the body of the speech.
  • End with Finality (Memorably): Say a statement that memorably ends the speech (NOT Thank you).

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