Requirements for the expository speech: Gives information about a specific subject Select and limit an appropriate topic Your goal is to give information about a specific topic Gather information from a variety of sources Organize the material You will use audio/visual materials in your presentation – power point, posters, etc. 2 minute minimum – shouldn’t exceed 5 minutes. Speeches are due on Thursday, 10/6. If you create a PowerPoint – you must or email it to me.

It is important to limit your topic Make a list of speech topics for expository and process speeches. Limit your topics. Possible EXPOSITORY Speech Topics: 1. Bio speech – celebrity, athlete, historical figure, etc 2. War on terrorism. 3. The government shutdown. 4. History of music, rock, rap, blues, jazz, etc. 5. How NFL free agency works 6. Background on a TV show. 7. Health care reform 8. Impact of _____ on society… 9. Global Warming 10. Environment of whales It is important to limit your topic Choose a specific angle or aspect of your topic to focus on. For Example: General topic - Revolutionary War Limited topic – The battle of ______ was the turning point in the war.

When presenting your speech using a visual… It is extremely important to keep your focus on the audience. DO NOT read off your power point or poster. Use the visual to enhance your speech, not to replace parts of your speech. DO NOT write your entire speech on your visual. Instead consider using bullet points of important points and pictures. Write out your speech. Make notes on your speech when to reference your visual, change slides, etc. YOUR FOCUS MUST REMAIN ON YOUR AUDIENCE AT ALL TIMES!!!!!

Introduction and Organization for Informative Speeches Chronological: details, events are arranged in order, usually for expository speeches Topical order: topic is broken down into parts and then arranged in an order by speaker, most common for expository speeches Spatial order: details arranged according to their position in space, for descriptions. Climatic order: arranges items according to their importance, least to greatest Cause and Effect: show causes/conditions and the effects/results of those causes / conditions Comparison/Contrast: show similarities and differences Introduction: Attention getter: Start off with A question – your audience is forced to listen and think A shocking statement – surprise your audience A story – or anecdote, hook the audience with a relevant story Quotation: make sure it’s relevant Personal reference: relate to the audience’s experience Focus attention on the subject Gain audience’s good will Which of these methods of organization works best for expository speeches?

Planning the Body Planning the Conclusion Determine the main points to stress. (There should be three for the expository speech). Organize the main points in a consistent pattern the audience can follow. Outline all material you plan to use in the speech. Planning the Conclusion Techniques for Conclusions: Summary - short restatement of information Recommendation - tell the audience the kind of behavior you would like them to follow Stirring ending: use a vivid quotation, tell a story, give an illustration, or relate a personal story. Your aim is to intensify the emotions or feeling that you want the audience to experience. Emphasize the key idea(s) of the speech. Intensify the emotions, or feelings of the audience.

Preparing Your Speech Introduction: Body: Conclusion: Gains the attention and goodwill of the audience Develops interest in the topic Body: Presents the main points in an organized pattern Gives supporting information for the main points Conclusion: Emphasize key ideas of the speech Leaves the audience with a greater interest in the topic.