Informative Speech Notes PowerPoint
Informative Speech Notes PowerPoint
I. Know your responsibilities as a
ideas, and supporting information carefully.
presentations are put together well.
C. _____________________ using appropriate
language for the topic, audience, occasion &
D. _____________________ being able to adapt to
different speaking situations by mentally filing away
information and ideas.
E. _____________________ using appropriate
verbal and nonverbal skills.
II. Consider your _________________________.
characteristics of your audience.
your audience feels about your topic.
1. Will they agree or disagree with what I
have to say?
2. Will their initial reaction be positive or
3. Are they already familiar with the topic?
III. Consider the _________________________
A. _____________________ Consider why the
audience is hearing your presentation whether they want to be there or whether they
B. _______________ Consider how much
time is allotted for the presentation and what
time of day you will make it.
C. ___________________ Consider where
you will be giving your presentation.
IV. Choosing your ___________________
A. Choose subject areas of
B. Be sure it suits the
C. _________________ your topic so it can
be effectively covered in the time allotted. D.
V. Deciding your ____________________.
A. ________________ purpose is your overall
1. To ___________________
ideas and information in a clear, accurate,
and objective manner to gain the
2. To __________________ - attempts to
get an audience to voluntarily change its
thoughts, beliefs, or actions on a topic.
3. To ___________________ - inspires or
encourages and audience relying more on emotion
than on information to make their point.
4. To ____________________ - bring joy to others
through a presentation.
B. __________________ purpose is more detailed
about your particular topic
1. State it in a ____________________.
What exactly will you talk about?
2. Be ___________________. Tell exact
number of steps, points, parts, stages or
4. Include words that show your __________________.
5. Your specific purpose is your ______________
of your speech.
It expresses the speaker’s most important ideas, or key points
about a topic. It guides the devel- opment of the speech.
General purpose: To persuade the class that they should read
To Kill a Mockingbird.
Thesis Statement: “I would like to convince you to read To Kill a
Mockingbird because it features interesting characters, thoughtprovoking issues, and an exciting plot.”
Parts of a Presentation
A. Gets the Attention
_______________________ of the
Reference to audience, occasion, task
B. States your ________________.
Ex: “How can the band raise money to
participate in the upcoming music
festival?” “A new photocopy machine
would be a wise investment.”
C. Establishes your
______________________. Shows your
genuineness and the common bond you have
with your audience.
D. ___________________ your main points.
A. Determine your main points.
1. Consider your
2. Refer to your
Know the availability of
B. Make smooth
are statements that act as a bridge between
1. Links your introductions and
2. Allows your audience to remain
3. Use words or phrases such as “First
of all”, “next”, or “on the other hand.”
C. _________________________ your
the presentation’s main
Ex: “As you can see, we can raise money for the
upcoming music festival by selling candy bars at foot- ball
games, having a community citrus fruit sale, and
sponsoring and Autumn Festival.”
B. ______________________ the thesis. Does not have to
be exactly like the introduction. If thesis was stated as a
question, the conclusion can answer the question.
C. Proved a ___________________
to the presentation.
D. Special strategies are to refer back to your
1. Refer back to quotation or use another
2. If it began with a story, refer back to it or
give the ending. 3. Use humor.
4. Issue a challenge.
5. Make a recommendation.
E. Things to avoid in your conclusion:
3. Trailing off
4. Saying Thank you