Swbat: brainstorm, research, draft, and present an individual (expository), speech
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- Part I: Selecting a Speech Topic
- Part I (continued): Selecting a Speech Topic Thematic Informative Topics
- Part I (continued): Selecting a Speech Topic Student-Related Interests/Hobbies Informative Topics
- How-To” Guide Informative Topics
- Part II: Specific Purpose Statement – EXPOSITORY/INFORM
- Specific Purpose
- Specific Purpose Statement
- Specific Purpose Statement
- Main Points
- Thesis Statement/Central Idea
- Main Point 3
| College Research and Writing & Public Speaking - Speech Unit
SWBAT: brainstorm, research, draft, and present an individual (expository), speech. CCSS: SL.11-12.1, SL.11-12.2, SL.11-12.5, W.11-12.2, W.11-12.3, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.7, W.11-12.8, W.11-12.10, RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.5, RI.11-12.6 Expository Writing/Speech: writing/speaking that is designed to explain/inform an audience about a given topic; opinions on the topic are not appropriate or to be expressed; factual information is the only source in which to write your speech on. NECESSARY CRITERIA The following is a list of necessary criteria that must be adhered to when researching, constructing, and presenting your individual speeches. 5-7 minute presentation window (5 minutes minimum, 7 minutes maximum). 1-2 visual aids (1 minimum, 2 maximum) (see list of acceptable visual aids) *NOTE* If you use a video clip as a visual aid, it must NOT exceed 1 minute in overall length. Outline must be typed with MLA Works Cited page. Research used must be a minimum of five (5) nonfictional sources. Copy of sources must be attached to back of outline.
H: Homework C: Classwork L: Library (immediately report to library) AD: Assignment Due (due end of class period) Part I: Selecting a Speech Topic For many students, choosing a speech topic is one of the hardest things to do. You are not the only one who is having trouble selecting a topic. I would suggest that you start brainstorming possible topics. It may help if you brainstorm with a friend or family member that knows you well. Start with your interests. What do you like to do? What do you do well? Essentially, you are teaching us about something. You are informing us about something—anything. If it is something unique to us or new to us, that will usually interests us. Sometimes, when you think something you do or are interested in is "boring," it may be exciting to your audience. Your brainstorming session will, hopefully, get you a list of possible topics. View the following list of possible topics, or visit http://www.hawaii.edu/mauispeech/html/infotopichelp.html A great speech starts with a great topic. It is so important that you select a topic that interests you and you believe will interest your audience. Here is a web site that may help you choose a topic and research your information: http://www.howstuffworks.com. Here are some links and guidelines to help you select the right topic for you and your audience. Once you have some potential topics, you will want to ask yourself some questions about each topic in order to find the best one for you and your audience. Once you have a topic (or list of topics), ask yourself the following questions: Am I interested in the topic? Will I enjoy researching this topic? Will I enjoy talking about this topic and sharing my information with my audience? Will my audience be interested in my topic? Am I passionate about this topic? If you can answer “yes” to all of the above questions, then you have selected a great topic for you and your audience. Draw from personal interests as well as those of your audience members:
arts computers/technology education government/politics health news/current events recreation regional science Draw from the popular media (these will also help you with your research to incorporate into your speech): The Economist http://www.economist.com New York Times http://www.nytimes.com Time Magazine http://www.time.com USA Today http://www.usatoday.com U.S. News & World Report http://www.usnews.com/usnews Wall Street Journal http://www.wsj.com If you know any other reliable sources to share amongst your classmates, please feel free to do so/utilize them. Remember, .org, .edu, and .gov are all sites that are (mostly) reliable in their information. Part I (continued): Selecting a Speech Topic Thematic Informative Topics - The themes below are perennially popular with all kinds of audiences. A sampling of topics is given. Health and Longevity - Almost everyone is concerned about being fit and healthy. Good remedies for bad colds How to get a good night’s sleep How to prevent cancer First aid for choking victims Personal Happiness - What person doesn’t want tips on how to gain or enhance happiness? Finding a creative hobby Ingredients for a happy relationship How to win friends Finding fulfillment through volunteer work Overcoming shyness Recreation - People like ideas on how to enjoy leisure activities such as sports, hobbies, movies and TV shows, dining out, and travel. The best restaurants in town The best carnivals–from New Orleans to Rio Touring Europe on a bicycle Hang-gliding Walking trips in Great Britain and Ireland Money and Security - Many people want to make money, find bargains, and gain financial security. How to land a dream job How to get a raise How to earn $1,000 a month in your spare time The fine art of haggling at a flea market Adventure - People love adventure stories. You don’t have to limit yourself to spectacular deeds done by celebrities, such as an astronaut’s walk on the moon. Your speech can deal with more down-to-earth drama, as experienced by you or by friends and relatives. Surviving a tornado Enduring boot camp in the military Confronting a mugger Shooting the rapids of a wild river Emigrating to the United States Exotic Information - Audiences enjoy hearing unusual facts and theories. The possibility of life on other planets The incredible intelligence of bees The search for Atlantis The tragedy of the Titanic Personalities - You don’t have to stop at celebrities. An inspiring teacher or coach would also be interesting. Martin Luther King, Jr. Princess Diana Anne Frank José Carreras Louis Armstrong Yo-Yo Ma H.H. Dalai Lama Joan of Arc Virginia Woolf Charles Lindbergh Sacagawea John F. Kennedy Amy Tan Pelé Sojourner Truth Jackie Robinson Mahatma Gandhi Amelia Earhart Cesar Chavez Mother Teresa Socrates Eleanor Roosevelt Albert Einstein Aretha Franklin Part I (continued): Selecting a Speech Topic Student-Related Interests/Hobbies Informative Topics In the search for possible informative topics, some students overlook fascinating aspects of their own lives. Here is a sampling of topics that students have derived from their personal experiences. Marriage customs and traditions for couples in India How to survive if stranded in the wilderness The history of surfing How to make one of Spain's favorite dishes Training for and competing in (insert sport here) How to keep a car in good running condition How to travel abroad on a tight budget Collecting sports cards as a financial investment The value of yoga An explanation of cerebral palsy How to buy a used car “How-To” Guide Informative Topics These are sample topics for brief process speeches. Whatever topic you choose, get your instructor's permission before bringing animals, babies, small children, and food materials into the classroom. (Needless to say, you should not even think about bringing weapons or illegal substances). How to... avoid athletic injuries avoid food poisoning avoid home burglary avoid stress child-proof a home choose healthy snacks choose the best phone for your needs and budget identify poisonous insects perform the Heimlich maneuver Part II: Specific Purpose Statement – EXPOSITORY/INFORM The general purpose of this speech will be expository, or to inform an audience about a specific topic of your choice. After completing the first part (selecting your topic), you can develop your Specific Purpose Statement (what you, the speaker, will accomplish). Your Specific Purpose Statement is used to develop your speech. You don't actually say it in your speech. Restrict your Specific Purpose Statement to one idea, only. Your general purpose is to inform. For an informative speech, you will want to start your Specific Purpose Statement with "I will inform my audience about...." A Specific Purpose Statement for an informative speech will be phrased like the following two examples: Informative speech Specific Purpose Statement: Example #1: “I will inform my audience about the two major forms of hula.” Example #2: “I will inform my audience about what lifeguards do as part of their jobs.” When you have your Specific Purpose Statement, you are ready to compose your Thesis Statement/Central Idea (they are one in the same). This is the most important part of your speech. This is one sentence that encompasses the central idea of your speech. Writing your thesis statement/central idea is a four step process: Choose your topic. Determine your general purpose. Write your Specific Purpose Statement. Tie it all together by composing a clear concise Thesis Statement/Central Idea The following are effective Thesis Statements/Central Ideas for the informative specific purpose statements above: For Example #1: "The two major forms of hula that have played an important role in Hawaiian history and have developed into unique dances are the Kahiko and 'Auana." For Example #2: "Lifeguarding is a great way to spend your days on the beach, but the work includes training, teaching, and lots of practice, making it more challenging than what you see on "Baywatch." Your next step is to compose the Main Points of your speech. Main Points are complete sentences that create a dialogue with your audience. With your main points, you want to create questions in the mind of your audience. You will answer the question in your support of your main points. The following are examples of Main Points: Topic: Hula dancing. Specific Purpose Statement: I will inform my audience about the two major forms of hula. Thesis Statement/Central Idea: "The two major forms of hula that have played an important role in Hawaiian history and have developed into unique dances are the Kahiko and 'Auana." Main Point #1: "The ancient hula or Kahiko is a unique form of hula." Main Point #2: "The Kahiko plays an important role in the history of Hawaii." Main Point #3: "The 'Auana or modern hula has played an important role in Hawaiian history." Main Point #4: "The 'Auana has developed into a unique form of dance and storytelling." Part III (Page 1 of 2): Research Please utilize a sheet of white, lined composition paper to record notes from Ms. Hadley’s presentations on citing, researching, MLA, databases, etc. Kindly staple them to this section. These notes will be helpful in your academic adventure into informative speech-writing! In the meantime, please review the following beneficial information prior to Ms. Hadley’s visits. There, you may ask her any questions as to where you can find relative/reliable information, how to incorporate/MLA cite them, etc. Download 223.85 Kb. Share with your friends:
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