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Informational Speeches: The Introduction

Informational Speeches: The Introduction. “Tell them what you’re going to tell them; tell them; tell them what you’ve told them.”. The First Rule of Public Speaking. Get the attention and interest of your audience Reveal the topic of your speech Establish your credibility

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Informational Speeches: The Introduction

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  1. Informational Speeches: The Introduction

  2. “Tell them what you’re going to tell them; tell them; tell them what you’ve told them.” The First Rule of Public Speaking

  3. Get the attention and interest of your audience • Reveal the topic of your speech • Establish your credibility • Preview the body of the speech 4 Objectives for Introductions

  4. Relate the topic to the audience • State the importance of your topic • Startle the audience • Arouse the curiosity of the audience • Question the audience • Begin with a quotation • Tell a story Ways to Get the Attention & Interest of Your Audience

  5. Clearly state the topic of your speech Reveal the Topic of Your Speech TOPIC

  6. Help the audience know that you are credible by: • Giving personal examples • Citing research • Conducting interviews Establish Credibility and Goodwill As a cancer survivor myself… According to the Wall Street Journal … Mr. Fowler once told me that …

  7. If your speech is controversial, you should provide one or more solid reason why others should consider your point of view Establish Credibility and Goodwill Though you may disagree with stem cell research, I ask that you consider the benefits which include…

  8. Provide your audience with 3-5 key points that you will be discussing in the body of your speech Preview the Body of the Speech

  9. Prepare • Think positively • Visualize success • Understand that most nervousness is not visible • Don’t expect perfection Tips for Dealing with Nervousness

  10. Before speaking, tighten and relax your leg muscles or squeeze your hands together and release them • Take a couple of slow, deep breaths • Work especially hard on your introduction. Your anxiety level will begin to drop after about 30 seconds. • Make eye contact • Use visual aids. They draw attention away from you and make you less self-conscious. Tips for Dealing with Nervousness

  11. The biography of your favorite actorThe history of comic booksHow NBECHS was foundedThe history of your hometownHistory of a favorite product brandDescription of life in another countryThe 3 branches of U.S. governmentThe Seven Wonders of the WorldDisneylandRoadside attractionsEvolution of video gamesAll about your favorite vacation spotThe newspaper business Tattoos Body Piercings All about a favorite radio showComparison of different religionsCruise vacationsElectric carsLife in the futureWorking in the fast food industryOrigins of superstitionsComputer virusesInternet datingCults DyslexiaImpact of media on societyBranches of the militaryFamous advertising campaignsNursing homesSports card collectingThe history of the Bible Sales tacticsCensorship in historyAmerica’s fastest growing citiesWorld War II heroesExotic petsBallroom dancingNear death experiencesIdentity theftEvolution of voting lawsNatural disastersBreeds of dogsDream interpretationDrinking problemsDrug problemsThe FBIAdvancements in educationSpiesEvolution of the English languageNational ParksYoung billionairesFormer child starsObesity epidemicThe History of The PC The History of the Internet Blogs Alternative Fuels Internet Crimes Chemical Warfare The Reality Show Phenomenon Herbs as Medicine The History of Tobacco Use Liposuction DNA Evidence Nanotechnology Lasik Surgery Informative Speech Topics

  12. History of Transplants First Woman Astronaut History of Makeup The Origin of Alphabets Tsunamis Cloning Botox Women in The Military Childhood Obesity Genetically Modified Crops REM Sleep (Dreaming) History of Smoking In Movies Benefits of the internet How the internet has harmed mankind Global Warming Civil Rights Climate Change Policy Depression Dieting Drunk Driving Endangered Species Fat Tax on Food Foster Care Fraud Genetically Engineered Foods Hate Crime Health Care Policy Home Schooling Homeland Security Homeless in America Immigration The effect of the internet on teens Infectious Diseases Facebook and teens Inner City Poverty Internet Chatrooms Online addiction Juvenile Crime Marriage and Divorce Media Violence Minimum Wage Missile Defense System The computer in 10 years Nuclear Technology Racial Profiling Rain Forests Recycling Religious Right School Violence Social Welfare Space Exploration Stem Cell Research Tax Reform Chat line addiction Vaccinations Violent Video Games Voluntary National Testing How Google affects our lives War Crimes War on Drugs Water Resources Welfare Reform Come up with your own idea and have it approved Informative Speech Topics

  13. Informational Speeches: The Body of the Speech AVID Standard 2.8 Refine oral language skills

  14. Provide Examples • Brief examples (also called specific instances) used to illustrate a point. • Extended example (story) used to illustrate a point • Hypothetical example (an imaginary situation)

  15. Brief Example: The advancements made in technology over the past 10 years are evident in the fact that cell phones are now capable of much more than those developed in the early 90s; texting wasn’t even in our vernacular. Examples Extended Example: It was 30 years ago when my life was turned upside down. With the crashing of metal and shrill screaming, I knew my life as a professional football player was over. Two years later… Hypothetical Example: Imagine for a moment what life would be like if you were a alien from another planet. What would you…

  16. Use Imagery • Concrete words that evoke images of sights, sounds, touch, smell, or taste • Simile (a comparison using the words “like” or “as”) • Metaphor (a comparison that does not use the words “like” or “as”)

  17. Examples Using Imagery Concrete Words: The crisp morning dew glittered in the warmth of the rising sun…. Simile: His anger was like a tsunami crashing against the shores of Japan Metaphor: Socialism is a cancer that eats away at the very fabric of a nation.

  18. Rhythm • Parallelism (the similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words, phrase, or sentences) • Repetition (repeating the same word or set of words) • Alliteration (repeating the initial consonant sound of words) • Antithesis (contrasting ideas)

  19. Parallelism: Young and old, happy and sad, listless and content – life is full of contrasts. Examples Using Rhythm Repetition: The Bridge is a school. The Bridge is a community. The Bridge is a family. Alliteration: Concern, caring, and charisma are characteristics of capable congressmen. Antithesis: “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” -John F. Kennedy

  20. Informational Speeches: The Conclusion AVID Standard 2.8 Refine oral language skills

  21. Let the audience know that your speech is about to end • Reinforce 3 of the main points you made in the body of your speech • Make ‘em think Objectives for Conclusions

  22. In conclusion… In summary… In closing… Ways to Let the Audience Know Your Speech is Ending Let me end by saying… As I conclude, let me reiterate… My purpose has been… Overall… Let me leave you with…

  23. Reinforce 3-5 Key Points

  24. End with a quotation • Make a dramatic statement • Refer back to the ideas from the introduction • Ask a rhetorical question • Answer a question • Show a benefit or valuable application • Challenge the audience to take action Make ‘em Think

  25. Keep conclusions brief • End well. Your conclusion is what people will remember most. Tips for Conclusions

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