Keelem Robinson
Public Speaking
Professor Hunt
7 October 2009
How-To Make Good Grades
Specific Purpose: To explain to the audience how to make good grades.
Central Idea: The audience will learn different techniques and tips that will help them to make good grades.
Introduction: Good grades are a key thing for a lot of people. The only problem is that sometimes people just don’t know how to or know key points into getting good grades. When I was in high school I had this same problem. I had problems studying because I played sports throughout the whole school year. I didn’t know how to really balance my activities and my school work together. I later learned a few tricks and tips. These tips and tricks have helped me a lot through the rest of high school and now during college. You may think that it requires a lot to make good grades in school, this is not true; you just have to give your best effort, listen to the instructor, and learn to balance your school work and outside activities.
Preview Statement: I will explain each step to making good grades giving great detail so the audience could see why it would help to better grades.
Body: Outline of Speech Body
I. Learning how to Balance your schedule
A. This helps you to make room for studying.
1. You want to have time to study but also time for other activities.
B. Don’t leave too much time to study.
1. You do not want to stress yourself out trying to study too much.
2. Also this is not good for the brain because it puts a lot of strain on it.
C. Give your brain the performance that it wants.
1. Your brain needs you to balance things effectively so it can perform well.
a. Can’t put too much focus towards one thing.
II. Listening is also an important role.
A. Might seem boring to you but will be very beneficial to you.
1. Your teacher will not give you information that’s not going to help you.
B. You should...