1st body paragraph (consider focusing on LOGOS here--make the connection between risk taking and the benefits of risk taking obvious and logically connected): Topic sentence: The first lesson I have to share is the importance of taking risks. Concrete detail (personal example): Commentary (opinion or explanation): Commentary (opinion or explanation): Concluding sentence (restate the main idea): 2nd body paragraph (consider focusing on ETHOS here. Why should the listener believe YOU about this? Prove to us with evidence from your own life that YOU are an example of the power of self-belief): Topic sentence: The second lesson I’d like to share is the power you hold once you truly believe in yourself. Concrete detail (personal example): Commentary (opinion or explanation): Commentary (opinion or explanation): Concluding sentence (restate the main idea): Conclusion: Restate thesis in different words: Review body paragraph 1: Review body paragraph 2: Clincher (Appeal to the listener’s emotions here with a memorable statement linking your experiences/speech to your listener’s life):