ME-IN-A-BAG SPEECH OUTLINE – Mrs. Haaland’s Example
This is Mrs. Haaland’s Outline Example for the Me-In-A-Bag assignment.
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Attention Getting Statement: You might be SHOCKED to learn this, but teachers actually have a life outside of school!
B. Overview of Speech:
1. Thesis: Today I am going to help each of you get to know me just a little bit better.
2. Overview of main ideas: I will share three objects with you that describe three major parts of my life – teaching, family and performing.
II. BODY
A. First Main Point: Teaching – Teacher of the Year Award
1. Important Detail #1: Received ICA Award in 2010
2. Important Detail #2: Recipient is nominated by other teachers and
given to a K-12 or college teacher in their first seven years of
teaching
3. Important Detail #3: Reflects love for my work and appreciated
recognition for my hard work
B. Second Main Point: Photo Books
1. Important Detail #1: Shutterfly photo books that I created
2. Important Detail #2: Contains pictures from our wedding, first six
weeks with Liliana
3. Important Detail #3: Represents how deeply I value my family
because it is always on display on our fireplace mantel at home
C. Third Main Point: Chorus Line Book
1. Important Detail #1: Sheet music for a show I was in
2. Important Detail #2: Had surgery after show
3. Important Detail #3: Love for performing is so deep that I will
sacrifice nearly anything for it
III. CONCLUSION
A. Summary
1. Re-emphasize thesis: Today you learned more about me.
2. Review Main Points: You learned about how important teaching,
family and performing are to me by seeing objects that represent these things.
B. Ending Statement: Remember, teachers have lives outside of school too! Now, it’s your turn. What do we need to know about you?