Directions: Use this format to complete your assignment. Having a plan of
action will help you succeed. This proposal does not mean that your points and
visual aids are permanent; it just creates an initial plan for your topic.
INFORMATIVE SPEECH:
General Topic: To Inform
Specific Topic: To inform about water usage in our homes
Possible Main Points (3 is usually the magic number):
A. Estimation of at home water usage
B. How our water usage affects the ecosystem
C. Regions of the US affected by drought
D. Ways to Conserve Water
Possible Visual Aids:
A. Water Usage Chart
B. What a Drought Looks Like
PERSUASIVE SPEECH
General Topic: To Persuade
Specific Topic: To persuade my audience to conserve water
Three Major Arguments:
A. Your water usage affects other communities
B. Your water usage affects the habitats of local animals
C. As humans, we have a self-serving attitude and do not consider how our actions
affect others.
Actions Requested:
A. Be more conscious of our water usage
a. Time our showers
b. Don’t let the water run
B. Purchase rain barrels for outdoor watering
Possible Visual Aids:
A. Charts on individual water usage
B. Pictures of timers we can use while using water
C. Pictures of rain barrels