Speaker’s Primary Purpose is to teach the audience how to complete a task or process. Demonstration Speech

Fundamental Types of Presentations Most common speeches A must have for a well-rounded speaker Most common for YouTube videos

Examples of Demonstration Speeches How to prepare a recipe How to tie a knot Hot to line dance How to set up a blog Etc.

Demonstration Speech Outline Start with why Start Give a brief overview of the entire process Give Go through the steps, one-by-one For each, describe it, then show it Go through Discuss options, extras, or variations Discuss Allow time for Q & A Audience questions Pre-determined questions Allow Summarize briefly Summarize

1. Start with Why Demonstration speech is about training the audience to perform a task or complete a process Motivate the audience to want to learn How will they benefit from the knowledge you share Why they are learning this new task What specifically will help you audience Earn or save money? Build their range of skills? Make them happy? Paint a picture of how their life will improve with this new knowledge.

Give a Brief Overview of the Entire Process A brief overview of the steps involved provides a mental framework for the audience to remember later in the speech Some may fear that the process will be too complex. Assure your audience that it is not overly complex. For example, “We’re going to discuss how to cook a quiche in just four easy steps…” If you fail to present an outline, it’s difficult for the audience to see how the steps will fit together later. Effective way for an overview is a diagram illustrating briefly the steps. You can refer back to this later in the speech List the prerequisites for the task and any assumptions you are making. Any assumptions you are making? What is needed before one begins this task? What supplies or resources are assumed?

Go Through the Steps, One-by-One Follow your outline, which is the core Go through the steps in sequential order Keep the series of steps as simple as possible Break the process down to the most essential steps from start to finish Don’t present a 19-step process Keep the number as low as possible Defer optional steps for later Avoid complicating matters on the first pass; save for the Q & A For each step Explain the purpose of the step—why is this step necessary Explain the step in simple, straightforward language—what needs to be done Show how to complete the step—how should it be done.

Optional Extras or Variations After the audience has seen the task or process demonstrated from start to finish, you can provide additional options or variations. For example, If you are explaining how to cook a certain recipe, start with the basic version first. After that’s done, you can discuss alternate ingredients, different flavors to try, and other ways to build on the basic recipe.

Allow time for Q & A Q & A is particularly well-suited for a demonstration speech Allows for audience clarification on any of the steps Monitor you time Pre-written questions for video

BRIEFLY, summarize the process Summarize Briefly BRIEFLY, summarize the process Recap the benefits which your audience will realize if they perform the process

Visuals Critical for the Demonstration Speech Makes the speech clearer Your body is often the best visual You throwing the ball demonstrates each of the steps individually Physical props make it real Real props include the actual objects used in performing the task Models include “fake” versions of the real objects, as well as scaled-down versions. Use photographs or diagrams as necessary It helps to animate the action that is involved Make sure that your audience can easily see them. Too small will be a distraction Visuals

Provide Follow-Up Resources A single demonstration is often not enough to guarantee that the knowledge is learned perfectly To improve the likelihood that your audience will successfully practice the task, provide resources that can use after your demonstration is complete Websites, books, pamphlets, expert sources Handouts Contact details

Outline Title of Speech   Title of Speech General Purpose: To Demonstrate
Specific Purpose: To Demonstrate (explanation of what you are doing). Central Idea: (Thesis statement for your speech). I. Introduction A. Attention grabber (what will you do to get our attention)
B. Preview (what will you be demonstrating and why it is of use to us) II. Body
A. Materials Needed (if any) *You will put the items you will B. Step 1 be using to the side 1. Explanation 2. Explanation
Transition (a statement to show you are moving from one step to the next) C. Step 2
1. Explanation 2. Explanation
Transition (a statement to show you are moving from one step to the next) (copy these steps as many times as you need) III. Conclusion A. Review your steps again
B. Closure Statement (why you showed us this and what we are to take from it) Optional and Audience participation—ec.

STORYBOARD Works Cited

PEER REVIEW

THE SPEECH BASICS You may use your point point to refer to while making your speech Or you may use a notecard You must dress appropriately Video tape close enough to see demo Pan in on actual steps you are demonstrating Shut out background noise Speak loudly Look at the camera, not necessarily the audience. The speech time limit is 5-7 minutes Pan audience (at least 3)

All handouts as well as examples are on the Weebly

DUE DATES ON BLACKBOARD ASSIGNMENTS 9/6 DEMONSTRATION HOW TO LECTURE 9/7 TOPIC APPROVAL VIA BLOG 9/11 OUTLINE DUE EMAILED TO TEACHER 9/17 STORYBOARD DUE EMAILED TO TEACHER 9/24 STUDENT YOUTUBE DEMO SPEECH DUE TO TEACHER 9/25 PEER REVIEW DUE ON WEEBLY 9/26 MOST OUTSTANDING SPEECH DUE ON WEEBLY

Give yourself plenty of time BEGIN NOW WHAT?