According to the book there are several components that go into an introduction and a conclusion for an informative speech. The introduction must get the attention of the audience, indicate the purpose of the speech and thesis, establish credibility, and preview the main points of the speech. In my speech I will use these components in my introduction: Coral reefs are the largest structures of biological origin on planet Earth; sadly one third of reef building corals are facing extinction (attention getter). Today I would like to inform you of the importance of coral reefs, some of the reasons we are loosing these amazing ecosystems and what is being done about it (purpose of the speech/thesis). The author of the article, "1/3 of reef-bulding corals face extinction" addresses the issues that are identified to be the main threats to corals which include "climate change and localized stress resulting from destructive fishing, declining water quality from pollution, and the degradation of coastal habitats," today we will discuss these issues along with what efforts are being made to prevent extinction (credibility and preview of main points).
The conclusion must include a review of the main points, reinforce the purpose of the speech, and provide closure. I will use these components in my conclusion:
To review, we have talked about coral reefs and the main causes for their extinction, including, climate change and localized stress resulting from destructive fishing, declining water quality from pollution, the degradation of coastal habitats, along with what efforts are being made to prevent extinction (review of main points). The purpose of this speech was to inform you of the importance of coral reefs, how they are being threatened and some of the efforts being made to save these habitats (reinforce the purpose and provide closure.)
Right on! I’m looking forward to hearing your speech on coral reefs. I have been diving for a number of years. When speaking to older men and women who have been diving for a long time they all of a common sentiment. Most are saddened by the fact that we are slowly destroying our reefs. Some have shared some specific stories about how the marine life has changed so vastly from when they first began to dive. I find that to be rather interesting and saddening at the same time. I think there is so much about the quality of the underwater world that most people are so unaware of. Thus, your speech will hopefully educate the lucky students in our call.
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