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INFORMATIVE PRESENTATION Mr. Winn / Communication Arts OVERVIEW An informative speech provides your audience with information on a specific topic. The purpose is to provide your audience with new or additional knowledge of your subject without overwhelming them. Select a topic you find interesting. It can be something you already know about or wish to learn more about. GRADE 100 points  PRESENTATION: You will record yourself presenting your speech and e-mail it to me winn.corey@westad.org  OUTLINE: You will use this during your presentation, but it will not be turned in.  PRESENTATION includes:  Time: 3-5 minutes  Should teach the class about something (example: how to make chocolate chip cookies, how to shoot a goal in soccer, how to tie a fly, etc.)  Topic should interest you and the audience  Must use at least 2 sources (example: Book, magazine article, internet source etc.)  Must cite sources in the speech ( example: According to ….)  Must be school appropriate  Outline required-you may use it as a reference tool during your speech  Must use have at least 1 visual aid (Ex. Props, A poster, food that you are making, a football etc.) The visual aid should supplement your presentation, not distract  OUTLINE template: You can use this to guide you during your presentation. (You still need to make eye contact with the audience-the camera) I. INTRO a. Attention Grabber!!! - Get your audience’s attention. This can be in the form of a Story, Hypothetical Illustration, Quote, Reference to Audience, Demonstration, Novelty, Video clip, etc. … b. Thesis – Let the audience know your topic c. Preview – Introduce the main steps, points, topics, etc. … II. BODY a. TOPIC 1 i. Subpoints and supporting material ii. Subpoints and supporting material b. TOPIC 2 i. Subpoints and supporting material ii. Subpoints and supporting material c. TOPIC 3

i. Subpoints and supporting material ii. Subpoints and supporting material III. CONCLUSION a. Review your main points b. Closing statement (may tie back into the opening statement)

EXAMPLE SPEECHES GOOD BAD UNUSUAL (b ve) (but t effe fecti tive Martial Arts moves Pheasant gutting Kissing techniques Cheerleading stunts Predicting a student’s fate Sleeping positions Art techniques Brushing teeth Phobias WHAT ARE SOOM GOOD TOPICS?? 1. Ourselves 2. Hobbies 3. Money 4. Entertainment 5. Animals 6. Transportation 7. Clothing (Fashion) 8. Music 9. Sports 10. Out of the Ordinary DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS??  Narrow down your topic, don’t keep it too broad. For example, avoid “How to Play Soccer” and instead, “How to be an effective goalie”  Do something that interests you!  Use props, humor, consider ways of connecting with the audience Due Date: Please e-mail me your speech by Monday, May 4 th !