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Overview of the informative speech process

1. Informative Speaking
“Not only is there an art in knowing
a thing, but also a certain art in
teaching it.”
~ Cicero (Well-known Roman
orator, politician, writer)

2. Definition –
Informative Speaking
You assume the role of a teacher to define and elaborate on a
topic.
Informative speeches share information with others to enhance
their knowledge or understanding of information and ideas
presented.

3. Informative Versus Persuasive Topics
Informative speeches are:
•Noncontroversial
•Interesting without
creating conflict
Organization is
not problem/solution
Or comparison/contrast

4. Functions of the Informative Speech
1. Shapes our perceptions
Information brings a subject to light.
Allows you to see the situation from a different perspective.
-The world is flat
-The sun circles the moon
-Mars has water
-You Tube – How music changes your perception - Show two clips of a couple sit at a table
with slow romantic music; and then one with classical sad music
Information helps us:
To interpret our experiences
To plan with clear information
To shape our values and beliefs
To change our self concept, and it gives meaning to situations

5. It is all in your head.
“Change the way you look at things and the things
you look at change.”

―
Wayne W. Dyer

6. Connect the Dots with
three straight lines

9. Informative Speaking
An informative speaker
Defines - defined, defining. 1. to state
or set forth the meaning of (a word,
phrase, etc.): They disagreed on how
to define “liberal.”

10. Informative Speaking
An informative speaker
describes
1. give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant
characteristics, qualities, or events.
"the police described the thief as furry with a bushy tail, 1 ft. tall, with
nut shells all around them.”
”she described his experiences serving in the Iraqi war.”
”He described her as a truth fighter, standing up for rights of all.”

11. Describe an Apple

12. An Apple

13. If you were blind,
how would you describe an Elephant?

14. Six descriptions of an Elephant!

15. Informative Speaking
An informative speaker
Narrates -
1: to tell (a story) The author narrates her story in great detail.
2  : to say the words that are heard as part of (a movie, television show, etc.) and that describe what is being seen
: to do the narration for (something) Who narrated that film?
a documentary narrated by a famous actor
— narrator
The narrator of the story is a ten-year-old child.
In To Kill a Mockingbird – Author Harper Lee wrote her novel in what is called the retrospective point of
view. The story is told by Scout, the main character, as an adult looking back to the summer that Dill showed
up as their neighbor. From that point, she recounts the events that occurred until the story's conclusion.
Therefore, the narrative is told in first person through Scout's eyes. We learn the story as she remembers it.

16. Informative Speaking
Demonstrates- verb (used with object), demonstrated, demonstrating.
1. to make evident or establish by arguments or reasoning; prove: to demonstrate
a philosophical principle.
2. to describe, explain, or illustrate by examples, specimens, experiments, or the
like: to demonstrate the force of gravity by dropping an object.
3. to exhibit the operation or use of (a device, process, product, or the like),
usually to a purchaser or prospect: to demonstrate an automobile.
4. verb (used without object), demonstrated, demonstrating. 6. to make, give, or
take part in, a demonstration: The pickets required a license to demonstrate. -
She demonstrated to the class how to make candles; He showed the class how to
change a tire

17. How to make a walking taco

19. SPECIALIZED FORMS OF
INFORMATIVE SPEECHES
Briefing
Question & Answer
Introduction

20. Requirements
(pgs. 44 to 46 in course book)
Simple outline: Due: Nov. 9 (Must be typed.) See pg. 53
Full sentence outline: Due: Day of your speech – See pgs. 53 to 55
Research: Must have three sources that are listed in a MLA works cited. – See pg.
55 and https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/12/
Speech dates: Nov. 14, 16 and 21 (Please see list on wall in class for days. If you
trade with another student, you must tell me and write on the list.)
Length: 4 ½ to 5 minutes minutes
- Introduction: 30 seconds
- Body: 4 min. in length
- Conclusion: 30 seconds
If you speech goes over this time limit, you will be asked to sit down.

21. ORGANIZATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR FINAL SPEECH:
Speech must have an introduction, body, and conclusion (based on
information in the course reader.)
Speak from brief notes - Take your outline and turn it into a paper format,
such as the Personal Object speech on the other side of this paper.
Eye contact, strong voice, and a reduction in “um” is vital.
Practice your speech at least 5-7 times in front of a mirror or recording device
before the due date. You should know your time and get a feeling for the
duration of the speech.
SPEECH DAY GUIDELINES:
Turn in a typed outline after you have spoken.
No hats, sunglasses, ear buds, or t-shirts with offensive images or language.
Must speak on your assigned day. If you miss your speech and do not
contact me, you will not be able to make it up.

22. Steps to Prepare the Informative Speech –
(pgs. 46 to 73 in course book)
1. Watch informative speeches – pgs. 46 to 47
2. Select Your Topic (Your topic will determine your main points
approach) pgs. 48 to 50
3. Audience Analysis – pgs. 50 to 51
4.Organizational Pattern – Pg. 51 to 52
5. Begin researching your topic (See pg. 52 for a short check list to
help determine your topic)
6.Create the outline – See pgs. 52 to 56.
7.Write the speech – pgs. 62 to 64
8.Practice/Delivery – pgs. 69 to 74 (Pg. 74 for those who would like
to try and memorize their speech.)
Resources (See chapters 2, 8, 9, 12, and 15 in Chapter Resources
Readings.

23. TYPES OF INFORMATIVE SPEECHES
Pgs. 51 to 52
Explanations – answer How?
Descriptions –
person/place/thing
Definitions – what is?
Narratives – tell a story

24. Process
Speeches about processes focus on patterns of action.
Speech often teaches people "how-to" perform a process.
Examples of speeches about processes include:
How to make a pizza
• How to make a Candle – pgs. 59 to 60 in course book
• How to change a tire
• How to research the job market
• How to survive an earthquake
Resources:
Library resources
Wiki How
YouTube
http://www.bepreparedcalifornia.ca.gov/beinformed/naturaldisasters/earthquakes

25. Process Organization Pattern
I.Introduction
A. Materials (History – Cultural, family tradition, artistic, etc. )
B. The process of doing the activity
C. Successful tips for doing it
III. Conclusion
Typical organizational pattern: Topical or Chronological
Resources:
Organization pattern - Pg. 28 in course packet

26. Major Types of Informative
Speeches
“The art of teaching is the art of assisting
discovery.”~ Mark Van Doren

27. Descriptive speeches
Person, events, place, or animal
•Provide a detailed, vivid, word picture.
•Determine what makes the subject interesting, unique,
outstanding, worthy of discussing.
•Select people, events, and places that your audience can relate
to, afford, or create desire to visit.
Be able to describe anything visual, such as a street
scene, in words that convey your meaning. ~ Marilyn
vos Savant

28. People
•Frame a key message based on the person's most notable
characteristics or memorable achievements.
•Articulate several main points that demonstrate those
characteristics and achievements, backing up each with careful
research.
•Use stories or quotes about the person that create vivid mental
images for the audience.
Who can you pick?
•Poets, writers, actors, politicians, presidents
•Designers
•Musicians
•Scientists
•Social Justice Activists
•Politicians – Get ready to VOTE – Nov. 2

29. Organization Pattern - Person
I.Introduction
II.Body
A.Early Years
B.Education
C.Important accomplishments or interesting aspects of their life.
III. Conclusion
Typical organizational pattern: Topical or Chronological
 Sample speech – Mother Teresa – A7 in course packet
Resources:
http://www.biography.com/
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2147639,00.asp (favorite celebrity websites.)

30. Places

31. Organization Pattern - Places
I. Introduction
II.Location
A. Where – location, cost, times open, website;
B - What to do at this location
C. special features about the location (history, architecture,
etc.)
III. Conclusion
Resources:
Organization pattern - Pg. 28 in course packet

32. Events/Activities
Speeches about events focus on things that happened, are happening, or will happen.
Examples of speeches about defining events include: the 1963 Civil Rights March on
Washington, LA riots, 9/11, Titanic Disaster, D Day – World War II, Armenian Genocide, the
Holocaust
Cultural Events: Kwanzaa, Groundhog's Day, Halloween, Oktoberfest, Dia de los Muertos,
Thanksgiving, Christmas.
Resources
Titanic speech – pgs. 57 to 59 in course text book
Dio de los Muertros– Nov. Wednesday, November 2 from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in Monarch Hall in
the Campus Center – Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at LAVC will include a special dance performance and
student altar viewing. 
http://losangeles.eventful.com/events
http://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/christmas
http://www.laweekly.com/arts/6-great-free-things-to-do-in-la-this-week-6171743

33. Organization Pattern – Events
I.Introduction
A. Origin/meaning/History/Where it is celebrated
B. How it is celebrated/recognized/memorialized
C. Unique aspects
III. Conclusion
Typical organizational pattern: Topical or
Chronological

34. Concepts/Ideas/Movements
•Speeches about concepts focus on beliefs, ideas, and theories.
•Focus on unbiased information and refrain from making
arguments.
•Because concepts can be vague and involved, limit your speech to
aspects that can be readily explained and understood within the
time limits.
Examples of topics for concept speeches include:
Religion, Social Issues, Government, Business, Movements

35. Movements
Black Lives Matter
The Suffragists (Movie out)
The Civil Rights Movement
The Labor Movement
Gay Rights Movement (LBGT)
Antiwar Movement
Farm Workers Movement
Armenian genocide recognition movement

36. Organization Pattern –
Ideas/Movements
I.Introduction
A. Define it
B. What is the origin, history, or meaning
C. How is it organized, used or run/unique aspects
III. Conclusion
Typical organizational pattern: Topical or Chronological
Resources:
Organization pattern - Pg. 28 in course packet

37. Get Your Audience’s Attention
1) Establish a Motive – Tell your audience how they will benefit from
learning about your topic.
2) Have a strong introduction
•Tell a great story
•Use an inspiring quote – Be the change you want to see in the world.
•Use a Rhetorical question – If you had a chance…would you run for
President or not?
•Use a powerful statistic or fact – From pumpkins to costumes to
candy, Americans are expected to spend up to $6.9 billion on
Halloween sales in 2015. According to the National Retail Federation,
157 million Americans will scare up an average of $74 per person in
Halloween holiday spending.

38. How to take care of a puppy?
•Bullet main points
How to raise a healthy baby?
•Bullet main points
Use a visual aid

39. Use interesting websites for
attention getters/visual aid ideas
1000LifeHacks.com
Tips for saving for your future.

40. GOOGLE Info graphics for ideas

41. Enhance Audience Recall (Ability to remember)
1) Repeat a phrase two to three times through out the speech (With just a little
kindness, with just a little compassion, and just a little acceptance…Let Freedom
ring over the mountaintops, let Freedom ring in the valleys)
2) Reinforce key ideas verbally (This is the most important point, Of all the
suggestions I have given you…)
3) Use an analogy (compassion of two similar things) to highlight what you are
trying to say
Life is like a novel. You are the author and everyday is a new page
Life is the art of drawing without an eraser
Life is like riding a bicycle to keep your balance you keep moving.

45. Use a common connection - Valley College
How an education plan can help you graduate?
Ten sources on campus committed to your success?
How to get grant money –That you don’t have to pay back
Workshop opportunities to earn extra credit and create a healthier, happier,
more productive you? (Stars, more)
How to buy cost effective books
Want to get out at Valley? – Night life that won’t cost you!

47. Simple Outline: Due: Nov. 9
Typed
Note: Must be turned in to be able to speak.
Include:
Your Name
Class time
Topic
3 Main points: Please do each as a full sentence.

48. FORMAL OUTLINE EXAMPLE
General purpose: To inform and entertain
Specific purpose:
The statement shows the major purpose of the speech, and what the material of the
speech presents.
All speeches start with a specific purpose (To inform, to persuade or to entertain.)
Speech should be written in full sentences.
Example: To inform my audience about the life and works of Pablo
Picasso.
Central idea statement:
This is written as a simple sentence. It limits the subject material that you discuss in
the speech, and includes the main points of the body of your speech.
Example: The famous Spanish artist, Pablo Picasso, was a painter, a sculptor, and a
printer.

49. Full sentence outline; due: day of your
speech
 
Informative Speech Outline
Student’s name:
Date:
Topic: Title that suggests the topic of your speech
General purpose: To inform
Specific purpose: Your specific purpose identifies the
information you want to communicate in
the mode you have chosen.
Thesis: The central idea of your speech (summary
of main points.)
 
 
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 I I. T h e B o d y
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 The body is the content of the speech. The body is where the main points that were set up in the preview are individually addressed.
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 A . St at e m e n t o f t h e f i r s t m a i n p o i n t ; y o u s h o u ld n o t u s e a s o u r ce i n t h i s s e n t e n ce .
 1. Idea of development or support for the first main point
 a. Support material (ex: statistics, quotation, etc.- cite source)
 b. Support material (ex: statistics, quotation, etc. - cite source)
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 2. More development or support
 a. Support material (ex: statistics, quotation, etc.- cite source)
 b. Support material (ex: statistics, quotation, etc. - cite source)
 ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
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 T r a n s i t i o n : ( R e q u ir ed ) Statement of movement that looks back (internal summary)
 and looks forward (preview).
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 ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________
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 B . S t a t e m e n t o f s e co n d m ai n p o i n t . D o n o t u s e a s o u r ce i n t h i s s t a t e m e n t .
 1. Idea of development or support for the first main point
 a. Support material (ex: statistics, quotation, etc. - cite source)
 b. Support material (ex: statistics, quotation, etc. - cite source)
 ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________
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 2. More development or support
 a. Support material (ex: statistics, quotation, etc. - cite source)
 b. Support material (ex: statistics, quotation, etc. - cite source)
 ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________
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 T r a n s i t i o n : ( R e q u ir ed ) Statement of movement that looks back (internal summary)
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 ___________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________
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 C . St at e m e n t o f t h i r d m a i n p o i n t . D o n o t u s e a s o u r ce i n t h i s s t a t e m e n t .
 1. Idea of development or support for the first main point
 a. Support material (ex: statistics, quotation, etc. - cite source)
 b. Support material (ex: statistics, quotation, etc. - cite source)
 ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________
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 2. More development or support a. Support material (ex: statistics, quotation, etc. - cite source)
 b. Support material (ex: statistics, quotation, etc. - cite source)
 ___________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________
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 I II . C o n c lu s i o n
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 The conclusion is the second most important part of any presentation. It provides you an opportunity to influence your audience with one last important point that is often referred to as the
residual effect.
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 A . R e vi e w o f Ma i n P o i n t s :
 1. R e s t a t e your first main point.
 2. R e s t a t e your second main point.
 3. R e s t a t e you third main point.
 ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________
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 B . Cl o s u r e : Develop a creative closing that will give the speech
 a sense of ending. This point may be more than one
 sentence. You should refer back to your attention getter.
 ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________
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R e f e r e n ce s /W o r k s Ci t e d
MLA format; all references need to be cited in MLA format.
Electronic sources must be authoritative and credible. Sources from the .com domain are not to be used unless authorship is verifiable and authoritative. ( .edu, .gov, or .org domains are acceptable.)
Be sure to make sure that the references are in Alphabetical order.
Double-Spaced; all references should be double-spaced and indented.
Four source minimum: You must have at least four sources (including one print and one “expert’ interview) cited in your outline and listed on your reference page.
Make sure to provide all necessary information in the references.
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50. I. Introduction
 The introduction is the most important part of any presentation. (The introduction should be
memorized, if possible, and shouldn’t be longer than ½ minute.)
A. Attention Getter: Use something that grabs the attention of the audience.
B. Reason to Listen: Tell the audience why they should listen to your speech? Make it
personal to each of them. What are the benefits? What tips will they
learn_______________________________________________________________________________
C. Thesis Statement: One short, clear sentence that tells the audience the topic of your
presentation. _______________________________________
D. Credibility Statement:
1. What personally connects you to this topic?
2. What type of research have you done to establish
credibility_________________________________________________________________________________ 
E. Preview of Main Points: (Provide a summary of preview of your main
points )
1. First, I will describe …
2. Second, I will examine …
3. Third, I will discuss…
 
Full sentence outline with works cited: Due: Day of your Speech

51. II. The Body
 
First main point
1. Idea of development or support for the first main point
a. Support material (ex: statistics, quotation, etc.- cite source)
b. Support material (ex: statistics, quotation, etc. - cite source)
 
Transition: (Required) Statement of movement that looks back (internal
summary) and looks forward (preview).
  
Second Main point
1. Idea of development or support for the first main point
a. Support material (ex: statistics, quotation, etc.- cite source)
b. Support material (ex: statistics, quotation, etc. - cite source)
Transition: (Required) Statement of movement that looks back (internal
summary) and looks forward (preview).
Third main point
1. Idea of development or support for the first main point
a. Support material (ex: statistics, quotation, etc.- cite source)
b. Support material (ex: statistics, quotation, etc. - cite source)
 

52. II. The Body
 
 
Statement of the second main point
1. Idea of development or support for the first main point
a. Support material (ex: statistics, quotation, etc.- cite source)
b. Support material (ex: statistics, quotation, etc. - cite source)
 
2. More development or support
a. Support material (ex: statistics, quotation, etc.- cite source)
b. Support material (ex: statistics, quotation, etc. - cite source)
______________________________________________________________________
______________ 
Transition: (Required) Statement of movement that looks back
(internal summary) and looks forward (preview).
______________________________________________________________________
______________ 

53. III. Conclusion
 
The conclusion is the second most important part of any presentation. It provides
you an opportunity to leave your audience with one last important point that is
often referred to as the residual effect.
 
A. Review of Main Points:
1. Restate your first main point.
2. Restate your second main point.
3. Restate you third main point.
______________________________________________________________________
B. Closure: Develop a creative closing that will give the speech
a sense of ending. This point may be more than one
sentence. You should refer back to your attention getter.
______________________________________________________________________
 

54.  
References/Works Cited (Syllabus
•MLA format; all references need to be cited in MLA format.

•Electronic sources must be authoritative and credible. (Peer review/vetted)
•Four source minimum: You must have at least four sources cited in your
speech and listed on your reference/works cited page.
•Research should be no older than five years.
Resources
•LAVC Writing Center – Have them check your MLA format or help with your
speech – 818-947-2810; http://www.lavc.edu/writingcenter/
•Information from Library Visit
•https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/ (Complete instructions for
different types of research)

55. Creating Connection
Help your audience identify with you.
1)Wear appropriate and attractive clothing.
2)Mention what you have in common.
3)Be friendly. Smile. Make eye contact.
4)Relate to listener’s situation, feelings, and motives
5)Have a open, natural nonverbal that match what you say.
6)Be organized, well rehearsed, and most of all be enthusiastic.

56. What not to wear

57. What to wear

58. Help with your speech
Make an appt. with Professor Thornock by email.
To schedule an appointment at the Writing Center, please stop
by LARC room 229 or call [phone] during our regular
hours of operation.
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
The Online Writing Center http://www.lavc.edu/writingcenter

59. 1. Select a Topic
To consider:
Who is your audience (Age, gender, religion, education, socio-
economic status, ethnic background, or occupation)
What is the occasion? (Speech class or other)
What are your interests, talents and experience
What classes, sports, or hobbies have your participated in?
Tips:
Speak about what you know
Speak about what you have passion about
Topics should have substance
Topics should be of interest to your audience
Topics should be culturally sensitive to your audience
Topics must be limited in scope and narrowed down to fit time
requirement

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