Transcript Informative Speech PowerPoint and Assignment

Informative Speech
(About a country outside the
United States)
Definitions
• Inform: To impart information to; make aware of
something. To give or provide information. (The
American Heritage Dictionary.)
• Informative Speech: An informative speech provides
information to an audience. The aims of an informative
speech are to help your audience understand and to
remember the information you are presenting: you will
provide information about a specific topic.
Assignment
Write an informative speech about a country (except the United
States). The speech should include a few of the following:
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A little history of the country
Description of the country (landscape)
Description of the way of life
Types of food
Ethnic makeup
Type of government
Religion
Language
National heroes
Time: 2 minutes
Scripts, Outline, or Note Cards: May be used
Step One
Choice of Country:
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Why did you choose that country?:
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Teacher Approval: If you have questions.
[email protected]
Step Two
Topics and Sub Topics
food
Culture
ethnic makeup/
Language
political parties/
Ruling party
religion
Government
leader
structure
Step Two
Topics and Sub Topics
Your choice:
Education
History
Famous Places
Literature
Arts
Music
Architecture
Teacher Approval _______
Step Three
Research
List three sources:
1. Author: _______________________________________________________
Publication Title __________________________________________________
Date Published ________________Web address________________________
What did you learn from this source that you may use in your speech?
2. Author: _______________________________________________________
Publication Title __________________________________________________
Date Published ________________Web address________________________
What did you learn from this source that you may use in your speech?
3. Author: _______________________________________________________
Publication Title __________________________________________________
Date Published ________________Web address________________________
What did you learn from this source that you may use in your speech?
Step Four
Three Parts of a Speech
I. Introduction
A. Attention Getter.
II. Body
A. Write about the three sub topics.
B. Support the subtopics with details.
III. Conclusion
A. Review all three topic areas.
B. Final thought or quote (make the audience want to know more about your topic).
Step Five Note Cards
or a sheet of paper
Use note cards or a sheet of paper to write
your speech. As you write add detailsNEVER use the words “things,” “stuff,” and
“you know!” Use specific language
instead, in other words tell us exactly what
you mean.
Delivery
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Have good posture
Use hand gestures
Only move up to three times (left, right, and center)
Eye Contact, try to look at everyone in the class at least once.
Use facial expressions to emphasize what you are saying.
Personal appearance should not have distracting clothes or jewelry
etc.
Articulate well (word choice)
Pronounce the words correctly
Speak loud enough to be clearly heard in the room
Don’t speak too fast
Breath from your diaphragm
Use an appropriate pitch
Extra Credit Practice!
If you practice your speech out loud for a parent,
guardian, or other adult, I will give you 10 points
extra credit.
Adult Listener: __________________________
How long did the speech last? _____________
Please list one suggestion for improvement here
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Grading Rubric
I will use the following Rubric to grade
you speeches.
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Introduction:
Attention Getter?
Thesis?
Overview of main idea?
Body:
Organized?
Descriptive Details?
Conclusion:
Reviewed main idea?
Final thought?
Vocal Delivery:
Volume
Quality
Speed
pitch
Articulation
pronunciation
5. Physical Delivery:
posture
gestures
movements
eye contact
facial expression
personal appearance
TOTAL POINTS _______________
(OUT OF 65)
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