1. Informative Speeches

2.  An informative speech is a formal or informal situation where we must provide information like: describe an object, explain a process, or clarify a concept  Usually require research on the speakers part.  Formal informative speeches are like a research paper.

3.  BE CLEAR- will everyone understand?  BE CONCISE- will it fit within the time limit?  BE COMPLETE- did I give all the information to understand the topic?  BE CORRECT- is all of your information fact and not opinion?  BE CONCRETE- do your examples help your audience see your point?  CONNECT- can you connect your information to your audience?

4.  Limit your subject in time- avoid long times like years or decades. Focus on days, weeks, and at the most months.  Limit your subject in space- avoid international, or national. Focus on your own community or city, and at the most your state.  Limit your subject in extent- avoid all elements or parts, and focus on a specific one.  DIVIDE AND CONQUER!!

5.  A positive statement about your topic.  Examples: “Eating 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day can dramatically reduce your chances of getting cancer.” “Beethoven’s hearing loss may actually have helped him compose music.”  It must have support- facts, definitions, descriptions, and quotes.