Essay Know your General Purpose There are only three from which to choose To Inform To Persuade includes Arguments To Entertain includes Narratives Celebrations and Ceremonies ID: 717994
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Outlining Your EssaySlide2
Know your General Purpose
There are only three from which to chooseTo
Inform
To
Persuade (includes Arguments)To Entertain (includes Narratives, Celebrations and Ceremonies)Slide3
U.S. Flag Etiquette
by
Cindy Gardner
Topic
: The U.S. Flag
General Purpose
: To informSpecific purpose: To inform my audience about the rulesThesis Statement: The flag, a symbol of much that is great about this nation, should be hung, handled, and folded in a specific manner.Slide4
Introduction
Four Elements of the Introduction
Capture the attention
of the audience
Reveal the topic through a link & establish speaker credibility
State thesis
Preview the main pointsSlide5
Introduction: (Not part of Body outline)
Attention Getter
Ask
questions (Of individuals or rhetorical),
Refer to audience (“You”, individuals or other speakers, significance of the occasion, physical surroundings)Use startling statement, fact or statistic
Use
quotation (Be sure to meet the test of relevance, good taste, and impact)Tell a story or anecdote to stimulate imaginationUse a novel or physical approachArouse curiosityPromise something beneficial.Slide6
Introduction
1.
“The flag is the symbol of our national endeavor, our aspiration, our unity. The flag tells of the struggle for independence, of our union preserved, and of the sacrifices of brave men and women to whom the ideals and honor have been dearer than life.” This is a quote from Charles Hughes, a teacher of flag etiquette. (Capture attention)2. The U.S. flag is more than a piece of material; it symbolizes much in this nation. (
Link
) In the wake of the recent tragedies in
New
York and Washington, D.C., I did much research and found that many feel the flag represents humanity, liberty, and justice. (Establish credibility)3. The flag, a symbol of much that is great about this nation, should be hung, handled, and folded in a specific manner. (Thesis Statement)4. Today, I will educate you on how to display the flag, some important rules to remember when using the flag, and how to fold it. (Preview)Slide7
Organizing Your Main Points
ChronologicalSpatialCausalProblem-Solution
Topical Slide8
Main Points and Sub Points
I. Main points=the most important pointsA.
Subpoints
=develops an aspect of a main point
1. Sub-Subpoint=further develops the subpoint2. Another Sub-
subpoint
that parallels 1.B. Subpoint1.2. Work for equality in weight.
http://youtu.be/2q-ZEVVJgkoSlide9
BodyI. When hanging a flag, it is important to remember its symbolism and significance and hang it in a specific manner.
A. Each part of the flag has a specific meaning that symbolizes patriotic ideas.
1. The red stripes stand for blood and the fearless courage of those who gave their lives for our country.
2. The white stripes represent purity and faith.
3. The blue field represents heaven and our courage.
4. Each star represents one state of the union. B. There are many rules and regulations regarding how to hang the flag. 1.The biggest mistake people make when displaying the flag is positioning it to the wrong side of a speaker.
a. It should always be to the speaker’s right.
b. If you are viewing it from the audience, it should be to your left.Slide10
Transitions
Connections are included
in all major sections of your outline: after the intro, between main points,
before the
conclusion.
Transition:
I have given you tips on how to hang the flag, and now I would like to explain some rules regarding its use.Slide11
Conclusions
Basic Purposes:Summarizes your main pointsChallenge the audience to act Reinforces your central idea through final appeal
Striking Statement (or any attention device)
Highlighting the central idea
QuoteReference to the introduction (try circular conclusion)Brings essay to
satisfying endSlide12
Conclusion: Call to Action (Challenge the Audience)
Policy plan requires physical action (ie
. Recycle, Boycott, Write, Sign, Donate)
Attitudinal plan changes or reinforces an audience belief, attitude or value Awareness plan shows need (for something tangible or for further consideration)Slide13
In Your Outline…. Double
Use complete sentences.Label the Introduction, Body, Conclusion, and Connectives.Indentation and Symbols—BE CONSISTENT!
Dividing points into at least
two parts.
Check for balance between points