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Anthony Robert Almonte 6/8/2011 Informative Speech Final Outline

Celine Dion
Specific Purpose Statement: After listening to my speech, the audience will be able to explain the highlights of Celine Dions life, personal challenges, major accomplishments and influences on music in general, and on me. Central Idea: Born a Canadian in 1968, rose to stardom because of her amazing voice at a very young age. Her singing has not only influenced many artists around the world but has majorly influenced me by the way she has used her voice in such a spectacular way. INTRODUCTION Attention-Getter: Play YouTube video of Celine Dions All By Myself-Live 2008 Reveal Topic: Celine Dion has come a very far way starting out what she was known to be called La Ptite Quebecoise, singing on her parents tables. She then made records deals and soon became to what we know her as today, with selling millions of records and living a life anyone would envy. Relate to audience: Youve all at one point have heard the famous Celine Dion. She has blown many away with her everlasting voice. She can hold high notes and belch out lovely tones. Establish Credibility: I will have to say that Celine Dions voice captures me every time she sings. She belts out her love and emotions through her voice and you can tell she has a strong passion for what she does. It really blows me away to see someone so talented and so extreme and loved by so many but with such a loving genuine heart. She loves her fans and dedicates many ceremonies to people around who are in dire straits. Preview Main Points: So today I am going to present to you the main points of Celine Dions overall life. She has made it to the top. Celine has also been through many hard moments in her life that were devasting, but she has definitely influenced me. Body I. Celine Dion was born March 30th 1968 in Charlemagne, Quebec Canada and started her singing career in the town she was raised in. A. Ever since a child, Dion knew her destiny. 1. She was surrounded by a family of musicians and started entertaining her parents at the age of 5. 2. Her inspiration as a child was a singer named Ginette Reno, whom she would jump on a table to recite her songs. She soon became known as LaPtite Quebecoise 3. Soon on her way to getting her record deal. She has made a demo disk with her singing to send out to get discovered. B. By the time she hit age 30 she was at the highest level of her stardom. 1. Hits include, Becaused You Loved Me.

2. The Power of Love was a big hit everyone loved it. She expressed so many emotions through her voice. 3. The movie Titanic, as it was becoming a movie, decided that Celine Dion would be a great choice to put in the soundtrack of the movie. My Heart Will Go On. C. While progressing fame Celine faced a tragedy in 1993. 1. Karine Menard, which was her niece, had died in her arms of a disease called cystic fibrosis. 2. She then made it an effort to raise money to childrens charities by writing and performing her music. Transition Statement: This is just a miniscule part of her extravagant life. She has gone to so many obstacles in her life, and she has only just made it the best of it. Now I would like to tell you about her influences on other artists and myself II. After her album in 1995 Deux debuted, people saw how much she exudes a mix of innocence and soulfulness A. Celines musical hero, Barbara Streisand. 1. Quoted she was anything anyone could ever ask for in a singing partner. 2. Because she was a generous, easy-going, and professional gentle-hearted woman her voice was surpassed in what she had in just pure talent. B. Yet another artist R.Kelly was so impressed with her. 1. November 1998 debuted their hit duet, Im Your Angel. 2. He has also been impacted by the way she delivers her songs. That she gives off a warming sensation. C. Celine Dion has written and sung songs that have inspired me. 1. She has done this by the way she shows so much affection in her music. 2. It keeps me on top of myself with practicing my vocals and never giving up on trying to be the best that I can be. 3. Celine has influence the way I listen to music these days. I like similar artists that sing soulfully and with passion. Conclusion: Signal: This brings me to the end of my speech. Summary of the main points: Ive talked about Celine Dions life and hardships and the impact her music has had on not only me but at least half of the world. Lasting Impression: Show YouTube video Works Cited Journal Article: "Celine Dion." Contemporary Musicians. Vol. 25. Detroit: Gale, 1999. Gale Biography In Context. Web. 8 June 2011. Newpaper Article: "Celine Dion." Newsmakers. Detroit: Gale, 1995. Gale Biography In Context. Web. 8 June 2011.

Website: "Celine Dion." Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television. Vol. 30. Gale, 2000. Gale Biography In Context. Web. 8 June 2011.

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