Why New York is the City That Never Sleeps
Alex Bauer
Informative Presentation Outline
Topic: New York City
General Speech Goal: To Inform
Specific Speech Goal: I want my audience to recognize what makes New York City the city that never sleeps.
Introduction
I. Attention Getter: I want all of you today to imagine yourselves walking down a street, but this is no ordinary street. You feel like you’re a mouse in a maze, the skyscrapers are keeping you trapped within the city, thousands of people walking in different directions, horns honking, sirens screaming, and all of your senses are discombobulated. What you just envisioned was an ordinary day in New York City.
II. Establish Credibility: In order to prepare for today’s speech I read The Encyclopedia of New York City, a book by Kenneth Jackson published in 2010; Kristin Cotter’s book New York City published in 2002; and New York City, a book by James Davis published in 1992.
III. Audience Motivation: New York City is home to 8.25 million people; it is one of the most populated urban cities in the world. New York City has something for everyone, jobs, tourist attractions, sports, famous Broadway shows and more.
IV. Purpose Statement: I want my audience to understand why New York City is the city that never sleeps.
V. Preview Statement: Today I’d like to discuss what makes New York City an unforgettable place known for having something for everyone no matter the time of day. First, I’ll enlighten all of you by examining how different the daytime activities are from nightlife. Then I’ll talk about the tourism attractions that New York City has to offer. Finally, I’ll disclose the most impelling sports teams that New York City has.
Transition Statement: To start off today’s speech, I will inform all of you a distinct memory I have of walking down the streets of New York City.
Body
I. Main Point #1: Day-life vs. Nightlife
A. Subpoint: Day-life Activities
Support 1:
While walking down the streets of New York City this
Informative Presentation Outline
Topic: New York City
General Speech Goal: To Inform
Specific Speech Goal: I want my audience to recognize what makes New York City the city that never sleeps.
Introduction
I. Attention Getter: I want all of you today to imagine yourselves walking down a street, but this is no ordinary street. You feel like you’re a mouse in a maze, the skyscrapers are keeping you trapped within the city, thousands of people walking in different directions, horns honking, sirens screaming, and all of your senses are discombobulated. What you just envisioned was an ordinary day in New York City.
II. Establish Credibility: In order to prepare for today’s speech I read The Encyclopedia of New York City, a book by Kenneth Jackson published in 2010; Kristin Cotter’s book New York City published in 2002; and New York City, a book by James Davis published in 1992.
III. Audience Motivation: New York City is home to 8.25 million people; it is one of the most populated urban cities in the world. New York City has something for everyone, jobs, tourist attractions, sports, famous Broadway shows and more.
IV. Purpose Statement: I want my audience to understand why New York City is the city that never sleeps.
V. Preview Statement: Today I’d like to discuss what makes New York City an unforgettable place known for having something for everyone no matter the time of day. First, I’ll enlighten all of you by examining how different the daytime activities are from nightlife. Then I’ll talk about the tourism attractions that New York City has to offer. Finally, I’ll disclose the most impelling sports teams that New York City has.
Transition Statement: To start off today’s speech, I will inform all of you a distinct memory I have of walking down the streets of New York City.
Body
I. Main Point #1: Day-life vs. Nightlife
A. Subpoint: Day-life Activities
Support 1:
While walking down the streets of New York City this
References: Cotter, K. (2008). New York. New York: Children 's Press. Davis, J. E., & Hawke, S. D. (1990). New York City. Milwaukee: Raintree Publishers. Jackson, K. T. (2010). The encyclopedia of New York City (2nd ed.). New Haven: Yale University Press ;. History - Radio City Music Hall - New York City. (n.d.). Radio City Music Hall - Official Web Site – New York City. Retrieved September 26, 2013, from http://www.radiocity.com/about/history.ht