Ceremonial Speech Outline (Essay Sample)

Ceremonial speech
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Outline for ceremonial Speech
Title: Tribute to Mother
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Specific purpose: To commemorate and give tribute to my mother during mother’s day
Thesis statement: A mother is deeply appreciated for her sacrifices and strength.
Introduction:
I. Attention hook: One of my favorite quotes by Milch Albom states “I realized when you look at your mother you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.” This sums up how our lovely mothers go out of their way to protect, nurture and nourish their fellow children. In commemorating mother’s day, I look back and reminisce on past memories.
II. I am going to focus on a woman who has a heart of gold and has a kind spirit. That is none other than my mother.
III. Preview-Appreciate and honor my mother for having a heart of gold.
(Transition)
Body
I. Well, there is no simple way to thank my mother and all mothers out there for their efforts. Now more than ever before I realize the immense pressure and sacrifice that mothers go through in order to create a better future for their children.
II. Going back in time, one realizes that mothers worry about their children, at times more than the children worry about themselves. Time and time again, we have been brought up to view the father as the provider. However, I will point out that devoted mothers are protective and typically overprotective. A mother is one who looks for the welfare and needs of the children before her needs, ...