The Informative Speech
Step #1 choose a topic.
Step #2 figure out what you want to talk about.
Step #3 brainstorm main points
Step #4 Do your research and incorporate it.
Step #5 Develop main points
Purpose
The purpose of this speech is to teach your audience on a topic that you and them are interested in. You are not trying to change attitudes or persuade the audience of anything, you are simply presenting us with facts, so your topic must enhance the class in a positive way.
Required
5-7 minutes of speaking time.
3-5 sources are required. One must be an academic source (book,journal, scholarly article, or a professional/credible source ) I encourage you to use the Cypress College online library.
A presentation aid (PowerPoint, Google Slides)
All drafts should include:
Cover page with name and topic
Final draft
List of references/Works Cited Page
Need a template for your speech?
Follow the examples in Chapter 13 OR the one posted on Canvas.
Quick tips
Use ONE notecard with words, not sentences. This will give you more scope for audience engagement and eye contact/looking in the camera.
While practicing, record your speech to keep track of time, delivery, body language and overall organization.
Check your grammar. Your outline should have full sentences.
Be careful with words. We do NOT want to hurt or offend anyone in the classroom.
Practice! Practice! Practice!
Here’s the template outline we need to follow.
Introduction
Attention Getter: (grab the audience’s attention here)
Background & Audience Relevance: (give a 1-2 sentence summary of your topic and relate it to your audience)
Speaker Credibility: (explain why you are credible to talk about this topic) Your research gives you credibility. hint it!
Thesis: (one sentence summary of your speech)
Preview of Main Points: (A list of the main points you will be covering)
Transition to 1st Main Point: (signpost, review, preview)
Main Point 1: (Summary of your main point)
Sub-point A: (Aspect #1 of your main point)
Transition to 2nd Main Point: (signpost, review, preview)
Main Point 2: (Summary of your main point)
Sub-point A: (Aspect #1 of your main point)
Transition to 3rd Main Point: (signpost, review, preview)
Main Point 3: (Summary of your main point)
Sub-point A: (Aspect #1 of your main point)
Transition and Signal to Conclusion: (signpost, review, and include a phrase that tells us you’re moving to your conclusion)
Conclusion
Restate Thesis: (Similar to your introduction)
Review Main Points: (Similar to your introduction, change the verbs to past tense)
Memorable Closer: (the last thing you’re going to say in your speech, make it count!)
I want to give the speech on childhood obesity.
