The InformativeSpeech

There are two types of speeches:

1. Informative (demonstrative)

2. Persuasive

How to Begin Creating a Speech

Consider the following when selecting a topic for your speech:

1. Yourself2. Your audience

(the characteristicsof people: their age, education, interests, etc.)

3. The occasion4. The Purpose5. The time—the time you

have available for the speech as well as the time of day, week, month, and year.

Once you have your speech topic selected, begin researching your topic!

Consider using the following resources:

1.Yourself2. Other People3. Media

Consider using printed Materials for your research that are: current and filled with plenty of credible,

relevant,and unbiased information.

Examples of Printed Materials include:

1.BOOKS2.MAGAZINES3.NEWSPAPERS4.Professional

pamphlets and bulletins.

Your research may also include using reputable On-Line Sources

How to Organize a Speech

Good speeches have three components:

1. An Introduction

2. A Body

3. A Conclusion

The Introduction

The Introduction:

Start with an “Attention Getter”

“Attention Getter” EXAMPLES:

1. A Quotation

2. A Famous Saying/ Maxim

“Attention Getter” EXAMPLES:

3. A Story (a very SHORT story)

“Attention Getter” EXAMPLES:

Once upon a time…

4. A Startling Statement

“Attention Getter” EXAMPLES:

5. A Rhetorical Statement— a series of questions

“Attention Getter” EXAMPLES:

6. A Poem (very short)

“Attention Getter” EXAMPLES:

7. An amazing fact

“Attention Getter” EXAMPLES:

8. A short history of the topic

“Attention Getter” EXAMPLES:

9. Refer to another Speaker

“Attention Getter” EXAMPLES:

10. Refer to the Occasion

“Attention Getter” EXAMPLES:

11. Refer to the Surroundings

“Attention Getter” EXAMPLES:

After you deliver your “Attention Getter”

Then…State Your Topic—

Your central idea or purpose

Next, Make a Statement of Relevance—

Make your audience interested in what you have to say. Address how yourtopic is related toimportant political,social, or scientificissues.

Then….PREVIEW Your Main Points—Briefly identify three main points of your speech

1. Point 12. Point 23. Point 3

The Introduction

1. “Attention Getter”

2. State Your Topic

3. Make a Statement of Relevance

4. Preview Your 3 Main Points

The Body of the Speech…

The Body of a speech containsthe main message, includingthe primary arguments and supporting evidence.

Let’s get organized….

Speech Body Organizational Strategies:

Speech Body Organizational Strategies:

1. ORDER OF IMPORTANCE—least to greatest or greatest to least

Speech Body Organizational Strategies:

2. CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER—time order

Speech Body Organizational Strategies:

3. COMPARISON/CONTRAST

Speech Body Organizational Strategies:

4. CAUSE AND EFFECT— Show a situation’s causes and effects

Speech Body Organizational Strategies:

5. SPATIAL—space order, arranging information about subjects according to where things arein relation toeach other.

Speech Body Organizational Strategies:

6. TOPICAL—arrange ideas in related groups accordingto themes or

topics in yourspeech

Speech Body Organizational Strategies:

7. PROBLEM/SOLUTION— describe a problem and then present

a solution

Try some organizational strategies using these topics:

1) Transportation

2) Communications

3) Plants

4) Weapons

5) People

6) books

After the Speech Body comes………..

The Conclusion

The Conclusion (Reverse the Introduction!)

First, review your three main points:

1. Point 12. Point 23. Point 3

Than, make a Statement of Relevance or Call to Action

Last, wrap-up your speech by linking your final thought to your first “Attention Getter!”

You have written your speech, and now you need to…. Effectively Deliver the Speech

andENGAGE the Audience

How to effectively deliver a Speech

Vocal Qualities:

1.Volume 2. “Vocal Notes” 3. Rate 4. Emphasis: “Why did you

blame him?”

Vocal Qualities are important, and so is…..

your PHYSICAL delivery!

The Physical Delivery includes….

1. Eye Contact2. Gestures Emphasis3. Posture4. Movement

Vocal Qualities and Physical Qualities are important, and so are…..

PsychologicalQualities!

The Psychological Qualities of a good speaker include being:

1. Sincere2. Poised3. Positive and confident

REMEMBER….

Good speeches have three components:

1. An Introduction

2. A Body

3. A Conclusion

The InformativeSpeech