Informative Speech

Informative Speech

I am happy to announce your first speech! You will inform your audience members about three of your favorite hobbies. Each speaker will deliver an informative speech that is expressed with enthusiasm, conversational style and professionalism. An Informative Speech Provides:

an audience with new information

an audience with a new way of thinking about the topic

an audience with objects relating to the subject matter

an audience with increased knowledge on a particular topic

Objects & Demonstrations:Additionally, along with your speech, you are required to bring in three objects/visuals (60 seconds) that relate to your hobbies and demonstrate one of them. In selecting visuals for your three hobbies, you want to make sure that they are visually pleasing to your audience members.

Also, your demonstration will focus on just one of your hobbies (for only 30 seconds or less). Your demonstration can range from drawing a picture on the board, reading an excerpt from your favorite book or singing a verse from your favorite artist. Keeping in mind, you want to make the demonstration interesting to your audience members.

Professionalism

This is a Professional Speech, which means that you are required to have the following: Black Portfolio with Professional Attire (no jeans, no t -shirts, no sneakers, no shorts, no flip flops, and or no caps)Here are the written guidelines for your speech An Outline (phrase or sentence)

An Introduction, Body and Conclusion (Draft & Final Copy of Written Speech) No More Than 2 Pages of Written Text/ Double Spaced/12 font/ 5-7 Sentences in each Paragraph

________________________________________________________________________Example Of An Outline To FollowThesis:

My hobbies are reading, writing and exercising daily.

I.Introduction:

A. Greeting: (Hi, my name is Ms. Graham)

B. Add an attention getter (story, quote, question)C. Main point/Thesis Statement (My hobbies are reading, writing and exercising daily)

(Introductory paragraph must have 5 to 7 sentences)II. Reading

A. Four hours a day

B. History books

C. Romance Novels

D. Add an attention getter(s)

(Each paragraph in the body must have 5 to 7 sentences)

III. WritingA. Research papers

B. Poetry

C. Short Stories D. Add an attention getter(s)

(Each paragraph in the body must have 5 to 7 sentences)

IV. Exercising A. Walk three miles daily

B. Yoga

C. Renews my mindD. Add an attention getter(s)(Each paragraph in the body must have 5 to 7 sentences)

V. Conclusion (Summary of speech)

A. Restate ThesisB. Add an attention getter(s)

(Conclusion must have 5 to 7 sentences)Examples of Transitions

Transitions (transitions are words or phrases that bring continuity to a speech)

Helpful words and/or phrases to help you make the transition from sentence to sentence, or from, one paragraph to the next.

Illustration Thus, for example, for instance, namely, to illustrate, in other words, in particular, specifically, such as.

ContrastOn the contrary, contrarily, notwithstanding, but, however, nevertheless, in spite of, in contrast, yet, on one hand, on the other hand, rather, or, nor, conversely, at the same time, while this may be true.

AdditionAnd, in addition to, furthermore, moreover, besides, than, too, also, both-and, another, equally important, first, second, etc., again, further, last, finally, not only-but also, as well as, in the second place, next, likewise, similarly, in fact, as a result, consequently, in the same way, for example, for instance, however, thus, therefore, otherwise.

TimeAfter, afterward, before, then, once, next, last, at last, at length, first, second, etc., at first, formerly, rarely, usually, another, finally, soon, meanwhile, at the same time, for a minute, hour, day, etc., during the morning, day, week, etc., most important, later, ordinarily, to begin with, afterwards, generally, in order to, subsequently, previously, in the meantime, immediately, eventually, concurrently, simultaneously.

SpaceAt the left, at the right, in the center, on the side, along the edge, on top, below, beneath, under, around, above, over, straight ahead, at the top, at the bottom, surrounding, opposite, at the rear, at the front, in front of, beside, behind, next to, nearby, in the distance, beyond, in the forefront, in the foreground, within sight, out of sight, across, under, nearer, adjacent, in the background.

ConcessionAlthough, at any rate, at least, still, thought, even though, granted that, while it may be true, in spite of, of course.

Similarity Of ComparisonSimilarly, likewise, in like fashion, in like manner, analogous to.

EmphasisAbove all, indeed, truly, of course, certainly, surely, in fact, really, in truth, again, besides, also, furthermore, in addition.

DetailsSpecifically, especially, in particular, to explain, to list, to enumerate, in detail, namely, including.

ExamplesFor example, for instance, to illustrate, thus, in other words, as an illustration, in particular.

Consequence Or ResultSo that, with the result that, thus, consequently, hence, accordingly, for this reason, therefore, so, because, since, due to, as a result, in other words, then.

SummaryTherefore, finally, consequently, thus, in short, in conclusion, in brief, as a result, accordingly.

SuggestionFor this purpose, to this end, with this in mind, with this purpose in mind, therefore.

________________________________________________________________________Helpful Hints For Practicing Your Delivery Practice 25 times or more Practice in front of family and friends

Practice in front of your mirror

Practice when you have free time

Make sure that you pause after every sentence

Make a conversation within the speech

Do not memorize your speech but KNOW IT

Smile while you are practicing your delivery

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