Informative SpeechProject

What is it?

How will you do it?

Come out of your shell and tell us something you are interested in!

You’ll have three minutes to give your speech.

Be sure and use at least one visual aid.

And make sure that everyone

can see it!

And most important of all-

You MUST include NEW INFORMATION you learned about your topic!

So don’t bother telling us about something

Give us some

What resources are required for your research?

One index reference

One index reference

One encyclopedia article

One index reference

One encyclopedia articleThree books

One index reference

One encyclopedia articleThree booksOne website

You may include a personal interview, site visit or primary source if you wish.

(Primary sources: a brochure, letter, postcard, etc.)

What are the steps you will use to get ready?

Explore Topic/Initial Research

Explore Topic/Initial Research

Write Thesis Statement

Explore Topic/Initial Research

Write Thesis Statement

Write Speech Outline Draft

Explore Topic/Initial Research

Write Thesis Statement

Write Speech Outline Draft

Do Additional Research

Explore Topic/Initial Research

Write Thesis Statement

Write Speech Outline Draft

Do Additional Research

Prepare Speech/Visual

Explore Topic/Initial Research

Write Thesis Statement

Write Speech Outline Draft

Do Additional Research

Present Speech

Prepare Speech/Visual

When is your speech due?

Before May 27th.

We’re counting on you to do your best work!

Capture our attention.

Amaze us!

Ready to get started?

Let’s begin byexploring what to look for in a topic!

Go on to the next activity!