1. The goal is to teach us about something. Duration is 3-5 minutes.
Informative Speech
The goal is to teach us about something.
Duration is 3-5 minutes.

2. Topic Selection Tips
Select something you know a little about and that you want to learn more about.
Think about what your audience would find interesting.
Examples
“The influence of movies on fashion.”
“How the Jack the Ripper murders gripped London in fear.”
“The evolution of comic book movies.”
“The most ruthless women in history.”

3. Format Introduction Body Conclusion --Attention Getter --Link
--- Thesis
Body
Conclusion

4. The Introduction Introduction A. Attention Getter Asking Questions
Telling a Story
a. Humorous
b. Serious
Quotation
a. Famous
b. Expert
4. Startling Statement
5. Making References/Allusions

5. Introduction (cont.)
B. The Link (1-3 sentences) C. Thesis Sentence (Complete Idea)

6. Body of the Speech Organizational Patterns Chronological Spatial
Topical
Cause/Effect
Problem/Solution
Sources
Mention three

7. Conclusion of the Speech
Restate the Thesis in a different way.
Tell why this is important.
DON’T
Say, “The End,” “I’m Done,” etc. DO
Let us know it’s over by the way you use your voice.