Koala Bear Speech
Topic: To inform the audience about Koala Bears.
Specific Purpose: To inform the class about koala bears; koala bears most used body parts, where they live and what they do to survive.
Central Idea: To let my audience know that there is a lot about koalas that we do not already know.
Pattern of Organization: Topical
INTRODUCTION
I. (Attention Getter) It has been said that when one person has a question about something, there are usually others who wonder the same thing.
II. (Reveal Topic) When I was at the San Diego Zoo last summer, and got to see the koalas, I questioned myself about what do they do, where they are from and how they survive. Well today that is exactly what I am going to answer.
III. (Statement of Credibility) I really wanted to fulfill my curiosity and find out more about koala bears.
IV. (Preview Body) To let my audience know that there is a lot about koalas that we do not already know.
V. (Reason to Listen) Important information will be shared in my speech to help you better understand more about koala bears and their way of life.
BODY
(Main Point 1) The first thing I am going to talk about is the most used body parts of a koala bear.
A. The hands and feet of a koala is an important part of their body.
1. Koalas climb with its body upright, holding on by only its arms and legs. Long and strong thigh muscles make its legs more powerful than most other animals of its size.
2. Its paws are especially good for gripping and climbing with rough pads on the palms and soles helping it to grip easily both tree trunks and branches.
3. On the hind paw, there is no claw on the big toe, and the second and third toes are fused together to form a grooming claw.
B. Koala bears fur is another significant part of its body.
1. Koalas have a thick wooly
Specific Purpose: To inform the class about koala bears; koala bears most used body parts, where they live and what they do to survive.
Central Idea: To let my audience know that there is a lot about koalas that we do not already know.
Pattern of Organization: Topical
INTRODUCTION
I. (Attention Getter) It has been said that when one person has a question about something, there are usually others who wonder the same thing.
II. (Reveal Topic) When I was at the San Diego Zoo last summer, and got to see the koalas, I questioned myself about what do they do, where they are from and how they survive. Well today that is exactly what I am going to answer.
III. (Statement of Credibility) I really wanted to fulfill my curiosity and find out more about koala bears.
IV. (Preview Body) To let my audience know that there is a lot about koalas that we do not already know.
V. (Reason to Listen) Important information will be shared in my speech to help you better understand more about koala bears and their way of life.
BODY
(Main Point 1) The first thing I am going to talk about is the most used body parts of a koala bear.
A. The hands and feet of a koala is an important part of their body.
1. Koalas climb with its body upright, holding on by only its arms and legs. Long and strong thigh muscles make its legs more powerful than most other animals of its size.
2. Its paws are especially good for gripping and climbing with rough pads on the palms and soles helping it to grip easily both tree trunks and branches.
3. On the hind paw, there is no claw on the big toe, and the second and third toes are fused together to form a grooming claw.
B. Koala bears fur is another significant part of its body.
1. Koalas have a thick wooly
Cited: Phillips, Ken. “Koalas” Australia’s Ancient Ones. (2008- MAR- 18). Unknown. “Bears” Koala Bears, 2006-2009. (2008- MAR- 20). Zoological Society of San Diego. “San Diego Zoo” Mammals: Koala, 2009. (2008-MAR-20).