Pinata
Jane Doe
How to Make a Piñata
SPC 1608
Adjunct Instructor Marsha Freedman
January 10, 2012
Specific Purpose: At the end of the speech, the audience will understand how to make a custom piñata for any fun occasion
Central Idea: Making a piñata is easy to make if you have the right materials, supplies, and following the instructions.
Introduction: Where did the piñata originate? Most people would guess Mexico but that is wrong. They actually came from China and Canada and were introduced by Marco Polo. Priests introduced the idea of piñatas to Mexico for religious reasons. A Mexican piñata has seven cones on it that represent capital sins. The children beating the piñata represent the good side of the world defeating the bad side. Nowadays, people not only use piñatas on Cinco de Mayo but at events like birthdays, holidays and celebrations. I had a piñata at my eighth birthday party and remember how much fun it was hitting it and gathering up all the candy. Today I am going to be demonstrating step by step how to make a heart shaped piñata for Valentine’s Day. First, you will learn the materials needed; second, the supplies; then finally the steps involved. At the end of this speech, will understand how to make a custom piñata for any fun occasion I. Materials A. One balloon B. Newspapers C. Flour D. Water E. Candy and confetti F. Crepe paper G. Construction paper H. Duck tape
Transition: Now that I have gone over the supplies needed, these are the tools to use: II. Tools A. Mixing bowl B. Spoon C. Measuring cups D. Hot glue gun
Transition: Now that you know everything you will need, I am going to explain each step in order to make the heart shaped piñata.
III. Procedure
A. Inflate your balloon. This step is to form the body of the piñata so inflate it to the size you want the piñata to be.
B. Mix three cups of
How to Make a Piñata
SPC 1608
Adjunct Instructor Marsha Freedman
January 10, 2012
Specific Purpose: At the end of the speech, the audience will understand how to make a custom piñata for any fun occasion
Central Idea: Making a piñata is easy to make if you have the right materials, supplies, and following the instructions.
Introduction: Where did the piñata originate? Most people would guess Mexico but that is wrong. They actually came from China and Canada and were introduced by Marco Polo. Priests introduced the idea of piñatas to Mexico for religious reasons. A Mexican piñata has seven cones on it that represent capital sins. The children beating the piñata represent the good side of the world defeating the bad side. Nowadays, people not only use piñatas on Cinco de Mayo but at events like birthdays, holidays and celebrations. I had a piñata at my eighth birthday party and remember how much fun it was hitting it and gathering up all the candy. Today I am going to be demonstrating step by step how to make a heart shaped piñata for Valentine’s Day. First, you will learn the materials needed; second, the supplies; then finally the steps involved. At the end of this speech, will understand how to make a custom piñata for any fun occasion I. Materials A. One balloon B. Newspapers C. Flour D. Water E. Candy and confetti F. Crepe paper G. Construction paper H. Duck tape
Transition: Now that I have gone over the supplies needed, these are the tools to use: II. Tools A. Mixing bowl B. Spoon C. Measuring cups D. Hot glue gun
Transition: Now that you know everything you will need, I am going to explain each step in order to make the heart shaped piñata.
III. Procedure
A. Inflate your balloon. This step is to form the body of the piñata so inflate it to the size you want the piñata to be.
B. Mix three cups of