1) Select a topic for the speech from a list of options such as sports, current events, hobbies, or motivational topics. 2) Outline the speech with an opening, main points and subpoints, and a conclusion. 3) The opening should grab the audience's attention, such as "My fellow Americans, today marks my first State of the Union Address."

1. 5 E A S Y S T E P S T O S P E E C H
P R E P A R A T I O N
Organize Your Speech

2.  S P O R T S
CURRENT EVENTS
Recent conversations
Hobbies
HUMOROUS
Motivational
SPIRITUAL
Political
 Select a topic

3.  Outline
 Ingredients
 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
 1 egg
 1 onion, chopped
 1 cup milk
 1 cup dried bread crumbs
 salt and pepper to taste
 2 tablespoons brown sugar
 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
 1/3 cup ketchup
 Directions
 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
 In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, onion, milk and bread OR cracker crumbs.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and place in a lightly greased 5x9 inch loaf pan,
OR form into a loaf and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
 In a separate small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard and ketchup. Mix well
and pour over the meatloaf.
 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.

4.  Opening
My fellow Americans,
today marks my first
State of the Union
Address.

5.  Body
 Main Point Gardening in South Texas

6.  Body
 Main Point
 Subpoint
Gardening in South Texas
Tomato Gardening in South Texas

7.  Body
 Main Point
 Subpoint
 Support Material
Gardening in South Texas
Tomato Gardening in South Texas
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8.  Conclusion