Casen Young
Mrs. Conerly-SPH 107
Preparation Outline- Informative Speech
13 February 2017
Being a Girls State Girl:
General Purpose: To inform
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about Girls State.
Central Idea: In this speech I would like to give you the history of Alabama Girls State, the purpose of Alabama Girls State, and the impact it has on women across our country.
Organizational Pattern: Topical
I. Introduction:
A. Attention Getter: Imagine having a country run completely by women. Every political office all the way from city council, up to the president was held by a female. To some, this is a horrifying thought, but to the 20,000 girls who attend Girls State each year, it is almost a reality.
B. Creditability Statement: I myself had the privilege of attending the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program at The University of Alabama. For one week, I went in depth with the local, state, and national politics. After further research, I now realize how unique this program truly is.
C. Preview of Main Points: In this speech, I would like to inform you of the history of Alabama Girls State, the purpose of Alabama Girls State, and the impact that it has made on women across the country.
II. The American Legion Auxiliary’s Girls State program is one of the most
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