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Organizing and Delivering an Informative Speech

Informative Speech definition


- A type of speech intended to educate the audience by providing factual, clear, and detailed
information on a specific topic without trying to persuade them.

4 Types of Informative speeches

Speech about objects or people


- This focuses on tangible items like gadgets, products, structures, or people. Visual aids
may be necessary.

SPECIFIC EXAMPLES PURPOSE

Yourself To inform the audience about your


background, interests, and ambitions.

Sherlock Holmes To inform the audience about this fictional


character’s profile, including his traits and
abilities.

New iPhone model To inform the audience about the features


and capabilities of this new model.

Manila Cathedral To inform the audience about the historical


and architectural features of the Manila
Cathedral.

Speech about processes


- This focuses on a process or sequence of events. Visual aids are necessary.

SPECIFIC EXAMPLES PURPOSE

First Aid To inform the audience about how first aid


for an ankle sprain is administered.

Short Story Writing To inform the audience about how a


publishable short story is written.

Photography To inform the audience how to take good


pictures.

Web Designs To inform the audience about how basic


web designs are created.
Speech about events

- This focuses on an event that happened, is happening, or might happen in the future.

SOECIFIC EXAMPLES PURPOSE

Martial Law To inform the audience about the impacts of


Martial Law on economy and politics.

Zombie Invasion To inform the audience about the possibility


of a zombie invasion.

Accident To inform the audience about the details


surrounding a car accident.

Cosplay show To inform the audience about cosplay


shows and the preparations made by
cosplayers and organizers

Speech about concepts


- This focuses on beliefs, knowledge, theories, principles or ideas.

SPECIFIC EXAMPLES PURPOSE

Big Bang Theory To inform the audience about the


development of the Big Bang Theory.

Bermuda Triangle To inform the audience about the mystery of


the Bermuda Triangle.

Public-Private Partnership (PPP) To inform the audience about the


advantages and disadvantages of PPP.

Feminism To inform the audience about a feminist’s


perspective on the patriarchal state of the
country.

Organizational Patterns

Chronological pattern
- This can be used if you want to present the history, evolution, or development of your topic
in a sequential order, from past to present or beginning to end.

Below is an example of an outline following a chronological pattern.


Spatial pattern
- This pattern is used when you want to talk about the physical structure of an object or the
way things fit together in a certain space. Topics that deal with geography fit this pattern
best.

Below is an example of a speech outline following a spatial pattern.

Topical/Categorical Pattern
- This can be used if you want to inform your audience about the
main features, descriptions, or categories of your topic

Below is an example of an outline following a topical/categorical pattern.

Cause and Effect pattern


- This can be used if you want to show the causal relationship of events or phenomena.
Your outline may follow different patterns of organization depending on the relationship
between the causes and effects of the event.

Your outline may follow different patterns of organization depending on the relationship
between the causes and effects of the event.

Comparison/Contrast
- This can be used if you want to compare objects, events, or concepts underscoring their
similarities and differences. Your outline may follow either a block or point-by-point format.

Your outline may follow either a block or point-by-point format.

Delivering an Informative speech

Know Your Audience


-Tailor your content and language to the audience’s level of understanding and interest in the
topic.

Research Thoroughly
-Gather accurate and comprehensive information to provide clear, well-rounded insights.

Organize Your Speech


-Structure your speech with an introduction, body, and conclusion. Use clear transitions
between sections to help the audience follow along.

Use Clear Language


-Avoid jargon and complex language, especially if the audience is unfamiliar with the topic.

Use Visual Aids


-Support your points with visuals like slides, charts, or props to make the content easier to
understand.
Engage the Audience
-Ask questions, use relatable examples, or include anecdotes to make the topic interesting
and relatable.

Practice Delivery
-Rehearse your speech multiple times to gain confidence, improve pacing, and work on your
tone and body language.

Manage Time Well


-Keep track of time to ensure you cover all points without rushing or dragging out the
speech.

Conclude Effectively
-Summarize the key points and end with a memorable statemen

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