Importance Of Voting Speech

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I. Introduction

A. Attention Getter: (IMAGINE) You’re in class and your professor is telling everyone about the importance of politics. While your professor is talking, you realize you haven’t paid much attention to what’s going on in the world, until you hear about the ideas of the candidates who are running. All of the sudden, you become interested and you want to vote.

B. Background and Audience Relevance: Lucky for you, elections are coming up. People who are eligible to vote can register in time for this year’s election.

C. Speaker Credibility: I recently (today) registered to vote. It was this assignment that encouraged me to learn more about voting since it is an important topic that I knew little to nothing about.

D. Thesis: Learning the basics of voting will allow citizens to vote for their preferred candidate this year.

E. Preview Main Points: First, I will discuss
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Sub Point B: There is also the matter of picking your political party. The way to do this is to look at each parties views and see which one best fit or agree with your views. (fix this too/ what to add?

Transition (sign post, review, preview): We know how to register and when the elections are, but where do we vote?

IV. Main Point 3: You can vote either…. (fix this end part… what should I add?) A. Sub Point A: All polling locations will be open on Election Day from 7am- 8 pm.

B. Sub Point B: (Where to vote and what happens)

Transition and signal closing: All together, these are the basics for voting in this year’s elections.

V. Conclusion

A. Restate thesis: In conclusion, knowing the basics of voting will allow people to vote in this upcoming election.

B. Review Main Points: I discussed how to register to vote, second, I covered when and you will be voting, and lastly, I explored where you will be voting.

C. Memorable Closer: Presidents are elected every four years, so this is your chance to use your vote to elect the candidate who ideas best agree with you. Thank

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