Acceptance Speech Essay

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Rachael Oldenburg Mrs. Nelson English 11 11 October 2012 Acceptance Speech Outline Introduction I. (Attention getter) “Best cure for the body is a quiet mind” – Napoleon Bonaparte II. (Connection to everything) This is a motto I go by because when you’re stressed it’s good to just sit in silence and relax. III. (Thesis/Preview) This quietness award means so much to me; I wish to thank the Guineas Book of World Records as well as several other individuals. IV. (Transition) I am truly blessed to receive this award. A. It means so much to me to be able to win this award. B. It shows that I am good at something and I’ve been noticed. V. (Transition) I wish to thank the Guineas Book of World Records for sponsoring this award. A. They did a fantastic job presenting this award to me. B. I am truly grateful to be sponsored by them. VI. (Transition) There are others who I wish to thank. A. I wish to thank my teachers for always telling their students to be quiet. B. I wish to thank my friends and family for congratulating me on this award. VII. (Transition) (Restate thesis) This quietness award means so much to me. VIII. (Summary) Again, I wish to thank the Guineas Book of World Records for sponsoring this annual award, I wish to thank my supporters, for without them, this could have never been accomplished, and finally, I wish to thank my family and friends for always pushing me to my fullest. IX. (Clincher) Thank you!
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