Speaking to Inform #1 - The Speech to Inform Time: 5 - 7 minutes Objectives: * Select new and useful information for presentation to the audience. * Organize the information for easy understandability and retention. * Present the information in a way that will help motivate the audience to learn. #2 - Resources for Informing Time: 8 - 10 minutes Objectives: * Analyze the knowledge level of your audience regarding your chosen subject. * Focus your presentation at the audience's level of knowledge. * Build a supporting case for each major point through use of explanation, examples and information gathered in research. * Effectively use at least one visual aid to enhance the audience's understanding. #3 - The Demonstration Talk Time: 10 - 12 minutes Objectives: * Prepare a demonstration speech to clearly explain a process, product, or activity. * Conduct the demonstration as part of a speech delivered without notes. #4 - A Fact Finding Report Time: 10 - 12 minutes Objectives: * Prepare a report on a situation, event, or problem of interest to the audience. * Deliver sufficient factual information in your report so the audience can base valid conclusions or a sound decision on it. #5 - The Abstract Concept Time: 10 - 12 minutes Objectives: * Research and organize the thought of experts on an abstract concept, theory, historical force, or social/political issue. * Present the ideas in a clear and interesting manner. |