Informative Speech (Outline) |
Topic: Research local, regional and/or global traditions to craft an informative speech.|
MLA Format |
Please review .pdf file for instructions, outline, & grading rubic
Speech Packet F20 THE INFORMATIVE SPEECH Exploring Traditions Total Value: 95 points Length: 6 min Requirements: 1. Formal full-sentence outline – 20 points 2. Minimum of three oral citations (include citations in speech, outline & reference page) 3. One type of presentation aid (One physical OR media with at least three slides) 4. Peer-Evaluation - 10 points 5. Self-Evaluation – 10 points We seek knowledge for three reasons: we want to know, understand, and use information. The goals of anyone delivering a speech to inform are to impart knowledge, enhance understanding, or permit application. (Grice & Skinner 2013) In this speech “Exploring Traditions” we are going to bring the community to our classroom by researching local, regional and even global traditions in order to craft an informative speech. Particular emphasis should be placed on providing the audience with new information. Tradition 1. the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., from generation to generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice 2. a long-established or inherited way of thinking or acting 3. a continuing pattern of culture beliefs or practices. 4. a customary or characteristic method or manner (Dictionary.com Unabridged. Retrieved January 03, 2013) Objectives of this assignment: 1. To convey new knowledge and understanding about a tradition. 2. To develop and apply effective research skills. 3. To use a clear organizational pattern that allows the audience to follow your speech. 4. To analyze your audience and adapt your message accordingly. 5. To write and deliver effective introductions and conclusions. 6. To effectively use a presentation aid to assist in clarifying and supporting your ideas. In preparing your speech, be careful not to become persuasive. Speeches to inform do not advocate for audience members to change or adopt specific beliefs, attitudes and behaviors on controversial issues. Being persuasive in this speech assignment will result in a loss of points. Example Topics: The Olympic Flame, The Tooth Fairy, The Nobel Prize, The Handshake, etc. 4 Informative Speech Outline Format (20 points) Your name: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Title of the Speech: _________________________________________________________________________________ Specific Purpose Statement: ______________________________________________________________________ Organizational Pattern: __________________________________________________________________________ I. Introduction A. Attention Getter B. Establish Ethos C. Establish Audience Relevance D. Purpose E. Preview (Transition to Body) II. Body A. Main Point #1: Statement 1. Sub-point and/or supporting material a) Sub-sub-point b) Sub-sub-point 2. Sub-point and/or supporting material a) Sub-sub-point b) Sub-sub-point c) (Transition to Main Point #2) B. Main Point #2: Statement 1. Sub-point and/or supporting material a) Sub-sub-point b) Sub-sub-point 2. Sub-point and/or supporting material a) Sub-sub-point b) Sub-sub-point (Rosenberg, 1). (1) (2) 5 (Transition to Main Point #3) C. Main Point #3: Statement (Include Citations) 1. Sub-point and/or supporting material (such as statistic or quotation) a) Sub-sub-point b) Sub-sub-point 2. Sub-point and/or supporting material a) Sub-sub-point b) Sub-sub-point (Transition to Conclusion) III. Conclusion A. Signal to end B. Review of three main points. C. Call to action (if any) D. Creative and Memorable concluding statement NOTE: here insert page break and add the words “Works Cited” to the top of the page. (Alphabetize, and list using MLA format. Make sure you have a minimum of three credible references) 6