Informative Speech

Info Speech

You must find something interesting and inform the class about it. That sounds vague, I know, but it is vague for a reason. I don’t want to dictate a specific topic for you. Instead, I want you to find a topic that suits you. I want you to focus on creating and presenting a quality speech, and this usually requires some personal interest. To begin, you must find brainstorm topics that not only interest you, but you can inform the class about it. In addition to your own personal knowledge, you must cite at least one outside source during your speech.

IDEAS: Some student Informative Speech ideas from previous classes have included...

• What is Colony Collapse Disorder? (honeybees)
• How do farmers prepare the land for crops? (across seasons)
• How diesel/rocket/hydrogen engines work
• Brief history of a topic (sport, activity, type of music- like jazz)
• Description of a specific disease/disorder/complication

All topics must be OK’d with me.

Speech:

• 3-5 minutes; - 5 per 30 seconds penalty for being under time, -5 per 1 minute going over
• You may choose either an outline delivery or notecard delivery. You CANNOT script out your entire speech! (150 word count max.)
• You must cite at least one source orally during the speech. Also, cite ALL other specific information from your research sources.

You will hand in your notecards. (10 points, 0 for scripted notecards)

• You will hand in a properly formatted works cited page. (10 points)
• You must show evidence of research-- two articles that have been annotated/highlighted.

The speech will be worth 75 points max; you will be assessed on all the public speaking concepts we have discussed so far and the organization/structure of the speech. Graded on: eye contact, delivery style/effectiveness, nonverbal communication, organization; you may earn up to 3 bonus points for dressing professionally... up to the max score only!

Timeline:

Research-Work Days:

Peer editing of speech/practice:

ALL SPEECHES ______________ Volunteers will get to go first; if no one volunteers, random names will be called. Failure to perform when called will result in a late deduction.

Late deductions for speeches:

1. 75% if turned in on day 2 (1 day after speech deadline)
2. 50% if turned in on day 3 (2 days after speech deadline)
3. 0% after 3 days

All speeches need to be given in the week that we have dedicated to that speech.

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