Informative Speaking Mr Raber Sample Speech http www
Informative Speaking Mr. Raber Sample Speech http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Ug 66 Jq-wdf. Q&feature=related
What is an Informative Speech? l An INFORMATIVE SPEECH presents information in ways that will help listeners understand remember what they are hearing.
Informative Speech l No matter what you are informing your audience of, CONTENT is important. l However, HOW the content is delivered is just as important!
Remember… l Speeches are delivered LIVE l Thus, you only have one chance to tell and show the audience what you want them to know/understand l They cannot rewind you/your speech back or turn the page back to review your presented information
Topic Selection: l Since this is an informative speech, you should choose a topic that interests you and you are familiar with. l Hence, this why we answered the three questions on the back board
Topic Selection: l Also, remember your speech only needs to be FIVE MINUTES long… l Thus, you should not choose a topic that is too large/broad that it cannot be covered/ explained effectively in such a short speech l (The maximum time a speech can be before a student loses points is SEVEN MINUTES)
Your Speech Type: l Your speech is going to be an EXPOSITORY speech l An expository speech gives information about a specific subject l Example: How a gasoline engine works
More about topic selection: l. You should analyze your audience and tailor your speech to their interests and previous knowledge. l Remember: Your audience members are your classmates; plan accordingly.
More about topic selection: l If you think your audience already knows a lot about your topic, try to present an interesting perspective or little known facts. l For example, instead of informing your audience about how a person plays baseball, inform them of how visionimpaired people play baseball
Basically… l. If you think your topic/speech is going to give your audience a “DUGH” reaction, try a different perspective, approach, or topic.
DUGH
Speech Organization l. The main parts of good speech are the same as the main parts of a good _______. l. ESSAY
Speech and Essay l Three Main 1. Introduction 2. Body 3. Conclusion Parts:
Introduction of Speech: Capture your audience’s attention with an interesting statement or question. 2. Gain the listener’s interest by relating the topic to their experiences/life 3. State the goal or purpose of your speech (Thesis) 1.
Body of Speech: l There are three main ways you can organize the main points of your speech: 1. Chronological Order 2. Logical Order 3. Spatial Order
Main Point Organization l. For an EXPOSITORY speech you are either going to use logical or spatial order.
Logical Order: l You are going to use this method of organization if you are supplying basic information on a subject. l Logical order is ordering your main points by GROUPS or CATEGORIES.
Spatial Order: l You are going to use this method of organization if you are describing an arrangement. l For example, if you are informing an audience about the arrangement of pilot controls in an airplane.
None of This!!!
Remember… Speech & Essay l. Three Main 1. Introduction 2. Body 3. Conclusion Parts:
Conclusion of Speech: l Two main functions of a good conclusion: Refer to your introduction and summarize your main points; this kind of overview is an especially important way to reinforce your message for listeners 2. End with a quotation, an anecdote, or thought-provoking final statement 1.
Ok… l Now that you have the content and organization of your speech down… l It is time to discuss the DELIVERY of your speech
Speech Delivery: HOW you will present your information
Speech Delivery: l. You will give your speech EXTEMPORANEOUSLY
Speech Delivery: l. EXTEMPORANEOUS l An extemporaneous speech is outlined and rehearsed but not memorized l Speakers may use an outline or note cards l Most professional speakers use this method in order to seem more spontaneous and to adapt their presentation according to their audience’s various reactions
BEWARE: l You may use note cards or an outline as CUES or tools to hold phrases or quotes you will state WORD-FOR-WORD in your speech l HOWEVER: DO NOT STAND UP IN FRONT OF THE CLASS AND CONSTANTLY LOOK DOWN AT THEM…AND MOST IMPORTANTLY… l DO NOT READ THEM
Speech Delivery: l You may wish to use some type of mnemonic, memory, devices to help yourself and your audience remember your main points: Parallel structure 2. Acronyms 3. Images 1.
Speech Delivery: l. What does the following phrase mean? l“I see what you say, I hear what you look like”
Phrase Meaning: l It means that it is what the listeners SEE and HEAR that affects how they think about the content of your speech. l Thus, you do not want to look appalling/inappropriate while giving your speech l And, you do not want anything dealing with your voice to be distracting
Speech Delivery: l Thus, there are some DELIVERY STRATEGIES that can make your speech more effective and successful
Delivery Strategies: ü Use Your Voice Effectively l This means that you should vary your tone, rate, and volume to add emphasis and interest to your speech.
Delivery Strategies: ü l Enunciate Clearly Speak distinctly to prevent slurring words or dropping word endings l Over pronounce words that are difficult to pronounce or understand when heard out loud
Delivery Strategies: ü Avoid Vocalized Pauses Meaningless speech sounds, such as uh, um, like, okay, and you know, are distracting l Use quiet pauses to emphasize important points l
Delivery Strategies: ü Be Enthusiastic Use your speech and word choice to show that you believe in your material l The audience will usually respond to your excitement l Basically, if you are not excited about the material, your audience will not be either l
Other Strategies: l. On top of DELIVERY STRATEGIES, a good speaker also follows various… l. NONVERBAL STRATEGIES
Nonverbal Strategies: l. DRESS APPROPRIATELY l. A neat, well-groomed appearance tells your audience you are serious and well prepared
Nonverbal Strategies: l. MAINTAIN CONTACT l By EYE making eye contact with various people in your audience, you can give them the impression that you are speaking with them individually
Nonverbal Strategies: l. Use Appropriate FACIAL EXPRESSIONS and HAND GESTURES l Concentrate on the interest you have in your subject l Use them to add to your speech… l Not DISTRACT
Nonverbal Strategies: l. Use GOOD POSTURE l Stand up straight with both feet on the ground l Avoid rocking back and forth l Avoid pacing needlessly l DO NOT LOCK YOUR KNEES
Audiovisuals l Use will need an AUDIOVISUAL to accompany your speech l Examples: l l l l l audiotape videotape chart table graph poster model pamphlet etc, etc
Audiovisuals l. They can help: lclarify information and lhold your audience’s attention
Remember… l Make sure your audiovisual’s graphics, words, etc. are large enough to be seen by your entire audience l The audience’s attention will shift its focus from you to your audiovisual… Thus, DO NOT show your audiovisual until you are ready to use it in your speech
Remember… l Your audiovisual will take time to introduce, present, and explain l Your audiovisual time WILL be figured into your overall speech time l Your audiovisual time CANNOT be the majority of your speech time
Audiovisual TIP: your audiovisual closely concealed until you are ready to use it in your speech l Keep Example: Keep your poster turned around with nothing on the back
Audiovisual TIP: • Incorporate your audiovisual into your speech… • DO NOT say the conclusion of your speech and then explain the A. V. separately or… • say “This is my A. V. ” and point to it.
Remember: l Everything in your speech will probably NOT go exactly as planned l Stay relaxed and keep your sense of humor l DO NOT freak out
FINALLY… l. Practice, Practice l DO NOT say your speech for the first time when you get up in front of the class to be graded l It WILL NOT go well…I promise l “Winging promise It” will be disastrous… I
FINALLY #2… l Rehearse to establish how long your speech takes to give l Have your practice audience evaluate you by asking the questions on page 139/Note Taking Guide #2
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