alpaca

Specific purpose statement-To inform the audience on the animal known as the alpaca
Central Idea- The alpaca is a unique and fascinating animal
Introduction
I. Play alpaca sound clip
II. I bet all of you are wondering what kind of creature made that sound
III. What you just heard was an alpaca, which is a mini camel-like creature
IV. Less than a year ago my parents and I went searching for a present for my grandparents 50th anniversary
A. We bought them 3 alpacas for their farm in Poland
B. Researching and visiting various alpaca farms has taught me a great deal about this animal
V. Today, I would like to inform you on the history and characteristics which make this animal so unique

(Transition: Now for a brief history of the alpaca)

I. The history of the alpaca
A. The origin of the alpaca
1. South American camelids date back 2 million years
2. Found mainly in the Andes region in South America
3. Alpacas are desc...