Delivering Your Informative Speech
Delivering Your Informative Speech
(Delivering Your Informative Speech)
Delivering an informative speech effectively involves clear organization, engaging content, and confident delivery. Start by structuring your speech with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Begin with an attention-grabbing opening, such as an interesting fact or a compelling story, to draw in your audience. Clearly state the purpose of your speech and preview the main points.
In the body, develop each point with relevant details, examples, and data. Use visual aids like slides or props to enhance understanding and retention. Ensure that your information is accurate, up-to-date, and tailored to your audience’s knowledge level and interests.
Maintain a logical flow between points to keep your audience engaged and make it easier for them to follow along. Use transitions to guide them through your speech smoothly.
Your delivery should be confident and enthusiastic. Practice good posture, make eye contact, and use natural gestures to emphasize key points. Vary your vocal tone and pace to keep the audience’s attention. Practice your speech multiple times to build confidence and reduce reliance on notes.
Conclude by summarizing your main points and providing a memorable closing statement. Invite questions if appropriate, to engage further with your audience and clarify any doubts. With preparation and practice, you can deliver an informative speech that is both engaging and educational.
Objectives
- Prepare an informative speech
- Perform an informative speech
Assignment Overview
In this assignment, you will create a delivery outline and deliver an informative speech.
Deliverables
- A one- to two-page (250- to 500-word) paper
- Prepare a four- to seven-minute informative speech that is to be submitted with video and audio
Step 1 Use an outline you have created.
Step 2 Practice your speech.
Practice using your delivery outline to deliver your informative speech. Print your delivery outline so you can use it as your speaker notes.
- Before you begin your practice delivery, imagine that you are standing in front of your target audience and think about the specific purpose you identified for your speech.
- Remember that your speech should last between four and seven minutes.
- Keep track of the total time it takes you to deliver your speech to stay within this time frame.
- Deliver your speech at least once all the way through.
Step 3 Present your speech in front of a camera.
- Remember to pay attention to the audience’s nonverbal communication and adjust as necessary.
- Upload your Video to YouTube.
- Submit the URL to the classroom
Step 4 Answer the questions.
In a one-page (250-word) paper, address the following:
- Describe any issues you encountered during the delivery of your speech.
- How many times did you practice delivering your speech before you felt comfortable presenting it?
- What aspects of your speech delivery improved the most as a result of your practice?
