1. Share information or explanation NOT to convince Most commonly used
Informative Speech
Share information or explanation
NOT to convince
Most commonly used
Go to the 2014 Heartland finals expository- 3rd speaker.

2. Purpose of Speech
A speech that teaches others new information, ideas, concepts, principles, or processes in order to enhance their knowledge about something.
You are TEACHING us on your topic!
Ex. Comic books?

3. Techniques for Informing
Definition-
Explanation-
Description-
Demonstration-
Narrative-
Most use a blend of all techniques.

4. Definition~
Break something down by its parts and explain how they add up to identify the topic.
Explain the essence meaning, purpose or identity of something.
Ex: idea or concept- What is obscenity?

5. Description-
Using vivid language so others can “see” “hear” what you are talking about.
Ex. Rustling of leaves, creep of the conveyor

6. Demonstration-
Calls for physical modeling and verbal elements as you lead the audience through.
Ex. How to milk a goat.
Ex. Tie a fishing lure

7. Narrative To tell a story captures audience attention
A story explaining the success of Bill Gates
Ex: Telling how a friend failed a job interview

8. Selecting Topic- Individuals
Topic- Disease or Psychological Disorders
Viral
Genetic- Albino Disorders
Bacteria
Do something that interests you!
Brainstorm ideas of what disease and would you talk about.

9. Crafting Speech- Audience Analysis- determining who hears your speech.
Word choice/topic selection is critical so it relates and develops common ground.
How does this disease relate to your audience?
Ex:
I do NOT like slang or swear words or border line words.
“Crap” is not appropriate
Makes you sound uneducated!

10. Clarifying and Simplifying Message
Move from General to Specific
Example: One symptom is a cough
Usually this cough starts as a dry hacking cough similar to a cold and progresses into a deep wet one.
Give examples so people can understand and relate it to something else.

11. Source Evidence- 3 C’s Current- Credible- legit source
Not Wiki, about
Comprehensive- offers other views
Political blogs are one sided

12. Citing Evidence in Speech
According to _________ of the _________
On ___________ life is……..
The ______________ argues on __________ that…..
Source
Author
Date
Source
Date
Explains
conveys
Advocates
SOURCE INFORMATION MUST BE FIRST!- so we can evaluate the source

13. Analysis
After stating evidence EXPLAIN what it means and how it relates.
Runners World in 2014 has argued that stretching before a race does not help with performance.
It is a misconception that stretching that it improves performance. You should do what your body is used too.

14. Why Evidence? Evidence gives your speech credibility!!
Credibility is ETHOS~
Ethos- inspiring belief in an audience by conveying a sense of the speakers knowledge, honesty, and experience
In other words you sound credible

15. Why Evidence- Allows for data driven decision making
Backs up your point and analysis with specifics
Evidence can convince the audience because it makes logical sense.
1 in 4 teens contract a sexually transmitted disease every year

16. Assignment: Select a Disease/Psychological Disorder.
Must be school appropriate
3:00-4:00 min. Speech
Presentations start on __________.
Need type outline. FOLLOW THE FORMAT!
Need a bibliography on separate sheet.
Use Easy Bib
MUST HAVE at least 4 sources

17. What can you talk about? Albinism- 1. What it is
2. Characteristics of it
3. Treatment

18. What can you talk about?
Pt 1. Cause
Pt 2. Symptoms
Pt 3. Treatment

19. What can you talk about? Pt 1- History of it Pt 2- Impact of it
Pt 2- Modern day