SPEECH OUTLINE TEMPLATE
TOPIC: The Filipino Flag
ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN: Topical
GENERAL PURPOSE: To Inform
SPECIFIC PURPOSE: To inform my audience about the significance of the colors of the
Filipino flag.
CENTRAL IDEA/THESIS STATEMENT: The most significant parts of the Filipino flag
are its three major colors: red, blue, and white, and the meaning behind said colors.
INTRODUCTION
ATTENTION GETTER: What’s red, white, brown, has three stars, and has a bright
shining sun?
CONNECT TO THE AUDIENCE/VALUE STEP: Filipinos and Filipino culture are an
important part of California and its history, and understanding the importance of the
Filipino flag will help you to understand a little bit about the culture and values of the
