General Purpose : To introduce myself through my objects to my audience.
Specific Purpose : Describe myself to my audience using a community magazine from my old hometown and my golf ball. These two objects represent significant moments in my life.
I. Introduction
A. (Attention Gainer) “ If it doesn’t challenge you , it won’t change you.” ( Fred DeVito)
B. (Thesis Statement) Good Morning everyone today I , Emily Longoria , will be introducing myself to you all with these two objects that have played key roles in my life.
C. (Preview Main Points) My first object that I have here is a community magazine from my old hometown, Port Arthur, Texas. My next object is one not commonly found in an indoor facility , it is a golf ball.
II. Body
A. (Main Point #1) Generally when you travel to a different city, state, or country you are only …show more content…
Throughout the times, I experienced discomfort when thinking about my old home; I would simply grab this magazine and look through it . I even labeled the pages in where I found pictures of specific places of my community.
TRANSITION STATEMENT : Although at the beginning of the move I was upset , with time I was able to accept the change. I realized that living in Chula Vista, California opened new doors of opportunities for me. A door that opened and impacted my life was my introduction to the sport of golf.
B. ( Main Point #2) Golf allowed me to grow as a person and become independent . With this sport I was able to discover the life skill of perseverance and the meaning behind “never giving up.”
1. ( Sub-Point #1) The sport of golf requires focus and patience. I remember my first golf match as a freshmen I was terrified. I had consecutive bad shots and the frustration was taking control over my game. However, my determination kicked in; I had my mind set that the next couple of holes would be a fresh start. Just like golf and in life, when you face challenges you have to pull through in order to make it to the
Specific Purpose : Describe myself to my audience using a community magazine from my old hometown and my golf ball. These two objects represent significant moments in my life.
I. Introduction
A. (Attention Gainer) “ If it doesn’t challenge you , it won’t change you.” ( Fred DeVito)
B. (Thesis Statement) Good Morning everyone today I , Emily Longoria , will be introducing myself to you all with these two objects that have played key roles in my life.
C. (Preview Main Points) My first object that I have here is a community magazine from my old hometown, Port Arthur, Texas. My next object is one not commonly found in an indoor facility , it is a golf ball.
II. Body
A. (Main Point #1) Generally when you travel to a different city, state, or country you are only …show more content…
Throughout the times, I experienced discomfort when thinking about my old home; I would simply grab this magazine and look through it . I even labeled the pages in where I found pictures of specific places of my community.
TRANSITION STATEMENT : Although at the beginning of the move I was upset , with time I was able to accept the change. I realized that living in Chula Vista, California opened new doors of opportunities for me. A door that opened and impacted my life was my introduction to the sport of golf.
B. ( Main Point #2) Golf allowed me to grow as a person and become independent . With this sport I was able to discover the life skill of perseverance and the meaning behind “never giving up.”
1. ( Sub-Point #1) The sport of golf requires focus and patience. I remember my first golf match as a freshmen I was terrified. I had consecutive bad shots and the frustration was taking control over my game. However, my determination kicked in; I had my mind set that the next couple of holes would be a fresh start. Just like golf and in life, when you face challenges you have to pull through in order to make it to the