Informational Speeches

What is an speech?

• An essay

• a manuscript

• a formal address delivered to an audience

• a short piece of writing on a particular subject

What is the purpose of an informational speech?

• a fact based speech intended to teach the audience about a specific topic

• a speech where the speaker has a goal of convincing the audience to accept his or her point of view

• an attempt or effort

• just like a persuasive speech

How is the speech planned?

• by drafting a manuscript with a beginning, middle, and end

• using reliable sources

• by using text features

• by giving your opinion

How is a speech given?

• on Google Docs

• With a power-point presentation

• on YouTube

• orally

In an informational speech you never

• use reliable sources

• focus on the main topic

• give your opinion

• use primary sources

In an informational speech, you want your audience to

• believe what you think

• understand and remember the topic

• not listen

What can you use to enhance your speech:

• Videos

• Pictures

• text features

• All of the above

How do you begin your speech:

• with something orginal

• with something unxpected

• with something powerful

• all of the above

What is the purpose of using a personal story to begin your speech?

• Help the audience make a connection with you and the topic

• there is no reason to use a personal story

• none of the above

What is freedom?

• limited rights

• affection or liking for someone or something

• the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants

• unable to resist