Sept 17 2013
Title: Little Doll
General Purpose: To Inform
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about myself.
Thesis: A little foreign doll reveals more about me and my character more than anything in my room.

Introduction

I. When unfamiliar guests walk into my room they notice the tattooed men with piercings that I have yet to marry covering my walls, however that is not what gets their attention. [Attention Getter]

II. A little clay doll shorter than a foot is what really makes them curious. This little foreign doll reveals more about me and my character more than anything in my room. [Thesis Statement]
III. Today I will be talking about why this is true and how this little doll shows you who I am through her presence
She has also encouraged me be a leader and to always stand by my values and morals even under social pressures.
2.I have yet to let her down as I have demonstrated this in sports, friendships, and other activities. I know that my mom’s advice partly comes from our culture where a strong independent woman is always admired and encouraged.

B. The other half my mom’s advice comes from is her wish for my success.
1.The clay doll though hard like glass is made up of soft clay. The soft clay resembles my mom’s love and caring nature in which she has raised me with and has mold me to who I am today.
2.Through my mom’s lightheartedness I have learned to be nice and polite. I have learned to be unselfish, though it can be hard and I have been able to be caring and loving.

Transition to Conclusion: So as you can see, that little doll though small reveals a big part of me and my life.

Conclusion
I. The little doll’s presence, its symbolism, and its physical properties helps strangers uncover the world I live and who I am. [Review Main Points]
II. It amazes me how a little foreign doll reveals more about me and my character than anything I own. [Repeat/Reiterate Thesis]
III. This little object that describes me and reveals so much about me is called a Tanguyú and is an important part of my life and culture. [Closing Remarks/Leave audience something to