1. Informative Speech Structures

2. Topical AKA Categorical
Good for when each main point is a subtopic of the main topic
When each main point is of equal importance
When the order of presenting the main points is not that important
Gives the greatest freedom for structuring main points

3. Sample: Florence, Italy is an excellent town for sightseeing
Main point #1 Accessible transportation
Main point #2 Variety of Attractions
Main point #3 Flexible hours and prices

4. Chronological Organization
AKA: Temporal Pattern
Follows natural order of events
Locks in a particular sequence of events
Would look ‘weird’ if events were re-arranged
Good for topics that:
Describe a series of events in steps
Develop a procedure
Demonstration/Process speeches like cooking
Historical/Biographical topics

5. Example: Seeing Florence in a Day
Main point #1 Morning
Main point #2 Afternoon
Main point #3 Evening

6. Spatial Organization
Purpose: describe or explain the physical arrangement of
A place
Scene
Object
Good for providing a ‘tour’
Good for providing a geographic break down

7. Example: Seeing Florence by Neighborhood
The San Lorenzo Neighborhood
Dante’s Stomping Grounds
Santa Croce Neighborhood

8. Example: Market Growth Across the Country p. 187
Sales rates in the Eastern Zone
Sales rates in the Central Zone
Sales rates in the Western Zone

9. Example by object: Getting to know your car
Main point #1 What’s under the hood
Main point #2 What’s in the trunk
Main point #3 What’s connected to the chassi

10. Cause-Effect items such as: Events leading to higher interest rates
Designed to show relationship between two of school
Usually done in two areas
Cause
Effect
items such as:
Events leading to higher interest rates
Reasons students drop out