Speaking to Inform
1 – The Speech to Inform
Time: 5 – 7 minutes
Objectives:
- Select new and useful information for presentation to the audience.
- Organize the information for easy understandability and retention.
- Present the information in a way that will help motivate the audience to learn.
2 – Resources for Informing
Time: 8 – 10 minutes
Objectives:
- Analyze the knowledge level of your audience regarding your chosen subject.
- Focus your presentation at the audience’s level of knowledge.
- Build a supporting case for each major point through use of explanation, examples and information gathered in research.
- Effectively use at least one visual aid to enhance the audience’s understanding.
3 – The Demonstration Talk
Time: 10 – 12 minutes
Objectives:
- Prepare a demonstration speech to clearly explain a process, product, or activity.
- Conduct the demonstration as part of a speech delivered without notes.
4 – A Fact Finding Report
Time: 10 – 12 minutes
Objectives:
- Prepare a report on a situation, event, or problem of interest to the audience.
- Deliver sufficient factual information in your report so the audience can base valid conclusions or a sound decision on it.
5 – The Abstract Concept
Time: 10 – 12 minutes
Objectives:
- Research and organize the thought of experts on an abstract concept, theory, historical force, or social/political issue..
- Present the ideas in a clear and interesting manner.