GE-4 PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION

ALFREVILYN G. DASIG, LPT, M.E.

Faculty, College of Engineering

We Innovate. We Build. We Serve.

UNIT 2
COMMUNICATION FOR GENERAL PURPOSES

Lesson 10
INFORMATIVE SPEAKING
Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Explain the purpose of informative speech;

2. Distinguish the different types of informative speech;
3. Use an appropriate type and organizational pattern for a specific informative
speech topic;
4. Develop and deliver an informative speech;
5. Evaluate an informative speech; and reflect on a learning experience.
Warm-up

1. Individually, think of one thing that your classmates may need to know.
2. Prepare a two-minute speech presenting and explaining that one thing you
want to share with them. You have three minutes to prepare.
3. Form yourselves into groups of four members each and assign a number to
each member.
4. Using the assigned number as a guide, deliver your speech one at a time.
Self-Audit (Individual, written - Quiz Notebook)
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1. I know how to make my topic relevant.
2. I use an appropriate organizational pattern for my
speech topic.
3. I use an effective attention-getter.
4. I state my main points clearly.
5. I support my arguments with sufficient, valid, and
credible sources.
6. I use smooth transitions in my speech.
7. I end my speech with a review of the main points.
8. I have a powerful, pleasant voice
9. I observe appropriate non-verbal cues.
10. I observe the time limit.
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL
Self-Audit (Individual, written - Quiz Notebook)

Interpretation:

Score Level of Proficiency

28-30 Advanced
25-27 Proficient
23-24 Approaching Proficiency
21-22 Developing
20 and below Beginning

This sums up your level of proficiency or ability to deliver an informative speech.

INPUTS

I. TYPES OF INFORMATIVE SPEECH

II. ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERNS
Introduction

There are several instances where you are asked to provide information
about yourself, family, school, or any specific topic through a speech. This type of
speech is the informative speech whose primary aim is to help your listeners
understand and remember the information you present, discuss, or explain.
I. TYPES OF INFORMATIVE SPEECH

Generally, there are four types of informative speech.

These are:
1. speech about objects or people,
2. speech about processes,
3. speech about events, and
4. speech about concepts.
I. TYPES OF INFORMATIVE SPEECH

Types Descriptions Specific Purpose

Examples
Speech about This focuses on Yourself To inform the audience about my
objects or tangible items background, interests, and
people like gadgets, ambitions
product,
structures, or Sherlock Holmes To inform the audience about the
people. Visual profile including traits, and abilities
aids may be of this fictional character
necessary.
New iPhone To inform the audience about the
model features and capabilities of this
new phone model

Manila Cathedral To inform the audience about the

history and geological features of
Manila Cathedral
I. TYPES OF INFORMATIVE SPEECH

Types Descriptions Specific Purpose

Examples
Speech about This focuses on First aid To inform my audience on how to
processes a process or give first aid to someone who
sequence of suffers from an ankle sprain
events. Visual
aids are Short story writing To inform the audience on how to
necessary. write a publishable short story

To inform the audience on how to

Photography take good pictures

To inform the audience on how to

Web designs create basic web designs
I. TYPES OF INFORMATIVE SPEECH

Types Descriptions Specific Purpose

Examples
Speech about This focuses on Martial Law To inform the audience about the
events an event that effects of Martial law on economy
happened, is and politics
happening, or
might happen in Accident To inform the audience about what
the future. happened when I met with a car
accident

Cosplay To inform the audience about the

(Costume Play) preparations made by cosplayers
(costume players)
I. TYPES OF INFORMATIVE SPEECH

Types Descriptions Specific Purpose

Examples
Speech about This focuses on Big Bang Theory To inform the audience about the
concepts beliefs, truth behind the Big Bang Theory
knowledge,
theories,
principles, or Bermuda Triangle To inform the audience about the
ideas. mystery behind Bermuda Triangle

Public-Private To inform the audience about the

Partnership advantages and disadvantages of
PPP

Feminism To inform the audience about the

feminist’s perspective on a
patriarchal state or government
II. ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERNS

A. Chronological
B. Spatial/Topical/Categorical
C. Cause-Effect
D. Comparison-Contrast
II. ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERNS

A. Chronological
This can be used if you want to present a history or evolution, or development of your topic in a
sequential order, from past up to the present, beginning to end.
Your outline will look like the following:
1. Introduction
1.1 Attention-getter
1.2 Thesis Statement/Main Point
2. Body
2.1 Step A, Year A, First
2.2 Step B, Year B, Second
2.3 Step C, Year C, Third
2.4 Step D, Year D, Fourth or Finally
3. Conclusion
3.1 Summary of the Points
3.2 Memorable Statement
II. ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERNS

Sample Speech Outline

(Chronological)
Topic: The Paz
Type: Speech about events
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about one of the greatest tragedies in history, the Paz.
Thesis Statement: From a tragedy to the movie screen, the sinking of the Pazis considered as
one of the greatest tragedies in history.

1. Introduction
1.1 Attention Getter:
Let me share you a story about one of the greatest tragedies and tests of human faith.
1.2 Thesis Statement:
From a tragedy to the movie screen, the sinking of the Pazis considered as one of the
greatest tragedies in history.
II. ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERNS

Sample Speech Outline

2. Body
2.1 During the 20th century, the Paz was considered the most sophisticated, safest, and most
elegant ever built.
2.1.1 In 1914, it was the largest and most sophisticated among all commercial luxury
ships.
2.1.2 The Paz has built in safety tools for safe travel.
2.1.3 The rooms and facilities of the Paz were full of finest decorations and furniture.
2.2 The Paz faced tragedy when it was hit a super typhoon five days after its departure from
the United Kingdom.
2.2.1 The travel during the first three days was mostly smooth.
2.2.2 The journey had a terrible twist when a typhoon started to build up in their path.
2.2.3 As the ship sank, almost all souls perished while the rest were extremely in shock.
II. ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERNS

Sample Speech Outline

2.3 From the real story of the Paz tragedy comes its movie depiction.
2.3.1 The movie was written by Gary Oldham and directed by Rein Summerwind.
2.3.2 It was the most expensive and technologically advanced movie production.
2.3.3 The movie became the highest grossing movie during its time.
3. Conclusion
3.1 Review of Main Points:
The worst tragedy in sea became the most successful movie.
3.2 Memorable Statement:
The tragic story I shared at the start of my speech was actually the true story of the Paz. It is
a story that will forever remain in our hearts.
II. ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERNS

B. Spatial/Topical/Categorical
This can be used if you want to inform your audience about the main features, descriptions, or
categories of your topic.
Your outline will look like the following:
1. Introduction
1.1 Attention-getter
1.2 Thesis Statement/Main Point
2. Body
2.1 Feature A, Description A, First Category
2.2 Feature B, Description B, Second Category
2.3 Feature C, Description C, Third Category
2.4 Feature D, Description D, Fourth or Final Category
3. Conclusion
3.1 Summary of the Points
3.2 Memorable Statement
II. ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERNS

Sample Speech Outline (Spatial/Topical/Categorical)

Topic: Theories of Development

Type: Speech about a concept
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about one of the different development models
Thesis Statement: Development can be defined depending upon a theoretical approach.
1. Introduction
1.1 Disagreement of scholars on the development concept
1.2 Theoretical approaches of development2.
2. Body
2.1 Modernization and Green Revolution
2.2 Integrated Rural Development
2.3 Participatory Development
2.4 Sustainable Development
2.5 Millennium Development
3. Conclusion
3.1 Development as a complex concept
3.2 Development as a discourse
II. ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERNS

C. Cause-Effect
This can be used if you want to show the causal relationship of an event or phenomenon.
Your outline will look like this:
Single Cause-Multiple Effects

1. Introduction
1.1 Attention-getter
1.2 Thesis Statement/Main Point highlighting the cause of an event or phenomenon
2. Body
2.1 Effect A
2.2 Effect B
2.3 Effect C
2.4 Effect D
3. Conclusion
3.1 Summary of the Points
3.2 Memorable Statement
II. ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERNS

Single Effect-Multiple Causes

1. Introduction
1.1 Attention-getter
1.2 Thesis Statement/Main Point highlighting the effect of an event or phenomenon
2. Body
2.1 Cause A
2.2 Cause B
2.3 Cause C
2.4 Cause D
3. Conclusion
3.1 Summary of the Points
3.2 Memorable Statement
II. ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERNS

Multiple Causes-Multiple Effects

1. Introduction
1.1 Attention-getter
1.2 Thesis Statement/Main Point stating the multiple causes and effects of an event or phenomenon
2. Body
2.1 Cause A
2.2 Cause B
2.3 Cause C
2.4 Effect A
2.5 Effect B
2.6 Effect C
3. Conclusion
3.1 Summary of the Points
3.2 Memorable Statement
II. ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERNS

Domino Effects

1. Introduction
1.1 Attention-getter
1.2 Thesis Statement/Main Point stating the domino effects of an event or phenomenon
2. Body
2.1 Cause A
2.2 Cause B
2.3 Cause C
2.4 Effect A
2.5 Effect B
2.6 Effect C
3. Conclusion
3.1 Summary of the Points
3.2 Memorable Statement
II. ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERNS

Sample Speech Outline

Topic: Traffic Mismanagement in Metro Manila
Specific Purpose: To inform the public about the cause-effect of traffic mismanagement
Type: Speech about an event
Pattern: Single Cause - Multiple Effects
Thesis Statement: Traffic mismanagement in Metro Manila affects major economic, social, and political activities.

1. Introduction
1.1 Snippets of anecdotes on carmageddon in various streets in Metro Manila
1.2 Economic, social, and political effects of traffic management
2. Body
2.1 Economic effects
2.2 Social effects
2.3 Political effects

3. Conclusion
3.1 Traffic mismanagement and its effects
3.2 Metro Manila as “gates of hell”
II. ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERNS

D. Comparison-Contrast Effect
This can be used if you want to compare objects, events or concepts underscoring their
similarities and differences.
II. ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERNS
Your outline will look like this:

Block
Introduction
1.1 Attention-getter
1.2 Thesis Statement/Main Point highlighting the cause of an event or phenomenon
2. Body
2.1 Object/Event/Concept A
2.1.1 Comparison Point A
2.1.2 Comparison Point B
2.1.3 Comparison Point C
2.2 Object/Event/Concept B
2.1.1 Comparison Point A
2.1.2 Comparison Point B
2.1.3 Comparison Point C
3. Conclusion
3.1 Summary of the Points
3.2 Memorable Statement
II. ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERNS

Point-by-point
1. Introduction
1.1 Attention-getter
1.2 Thesis Statement/Main Point highlighting the cause of an event or phenomenon
2. Body
2.1 Comparison Point A
2.1.1 Object/Event/Concept A
2.1.2 Object/Event/Concept B
2.2 Comparison Point A
2.2.1 Object/Event/Concept A
2.2.2 Object/Event/Concept B
2.3 Comparison Point A
2.3.1 Object/Event/Concept A
2.3.2 Object/Event/Concept B
3. Conclusion
3.1 Summary of the Points
3.2 Memorable Statement
II. ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERNS

Sample Speech Outline

Topic: U.S. television series versus Philippine television series

Specific purpose: To compare television series in two countries
Pattern: Comparison-contrast (block)
Thesis: TV series in the U.S. and the Philippines are different in terms of casting, originality of
storylines, and quality of production.

1. Introduction
1.1 The popularity of television series
1.2 Comparing TV series in two countries
II. ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERNS

Sample Speech Outline

2. Body
2.1 U.S. television series
2.1.1 Casting
2.1.2 Originality of storylines
2.1.3 Production quality

2.2 Philippine television series

2.2.1 Casting
2.2.2 Originality of storylines
2.2.3 Production quality
3. Conclusion
3.1 Comparative points of television series in the US and the Philippines
3.2 Addiction to television and its political relevance
 Thank you!

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Performance Tasks

1. Watch and evaluate (see rubric) informative speeches on video. Do Part A to C.

(Individual)

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Performance Tasks

Part A. Complete the following tables with relevant information.

Speaker 1
What’s the purpose of the speech?
What’s the message of the speech?
How was the speech organized?

Speaker 2
What’s the purpose of the speech?
What’s the message of the speech?
How was the speech organized?

Speaker 3
What’s the purpose of the speech?
What’s the message of the speech?
How was the speech organized?
 Performance Tasks

Speaker 4
What’s the purpose of the speech?
What’s the message of the speech?
How was the speech organized?

Speaker 5
What’s the purpose of the speech?
What’s the message of the speech?
How was the speech organized?

Part B. Evaluate the speeches using the performance rubric on the next slide.
Part C. Find a partner and discuss your outputs in Parts A and B with him/her. Also, include in your discussion the
strengths and weaknesses of the speaker.
 VGE GE SE LE N
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)
1. Topic is relevant.
2. The speaker observes appropriate organizational
RUBRIC pattern.
3. Purpose is well-defined.
FOR AN INFORMATIVE SPEECH
4. Attention getter captures listeners’ attention
5. Main points are stated clearly.
6. Arguments are sound and supported with
sufficient, valid, and credible sources.
7. Transition is smooth.
8. Speech is ended with a review of the main points.
9. Powerful, pleasant voice is used.
10. Pronunciation, enunciation, and articulation are
observed.
Legend: 11. Gestures, posture, and facial expressions are
VGE – To a very great extent affective, dynamic, and natural.
GE – To a great extent
12. Eye contact is established and maintained.
SE – To some extent
LE – To a little extent 13. Attire is appropriate.
N – Not at all 14. The speaker demonstrates mastery of
his/herspeech
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL /70
Performance Tasks

2. 2-3 minutes informative speech about one new concept or idea learned from other classes or from your
readings. Aim is to give your audience interesting information related to that concept or idea.
(Individual)

3. 5-minute public announcement video about disaster preparedness.

(By group with 3 members)

Reflection

Assignment:
5-minute newscasting
(By group with 7 members)
To be presented next meeting
NARRATIVE COMMENTS

Overall, I enjoyed the speech presentation because…

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However, the speaker needs to improve…

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I-Reflect

Reflect on the learning that you gained from this lesson by completing the given chart.
What were your misconceptions What new or additional learning
about the topic prior to taking have you gained from this
up this lesson? lesson in terms of skills,
content, and attitude?
I thought… I learned that…
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