Sample Informative Speech Outline
Title: Candlemaking Specific purpose: To inform my audience on how to make candles.
I. Introduction
A. Attention Material: What comes to mind when you see candles? We associate candles with celebrations (like Christmas or birthdays) or special occasions. Candles date back to the Ancient Egyptians who are credited with making the first candles. They used torches made by soaking the spongy core of reeds in melted tallow (National Candle Association: History of Candlemaking, p. 1).
B. Tie to the audience: I’m sure that all of us at some point have used candles for celebrations, romantic experiences, or for just plain decoration. The great part about making your own candles is that they are inexpensive to make and you shape the wax into something special. What could be more special than to make someone you love a homemade gift?
C. Credibility material: Two years ago, I made candles for decoration and also for people to purchase during a medieval Madrigal dinner production that our A Cappella choir put on. I have also made candles since then as a part of my church youth group around the Christmas season.
D. Preview: I will explain three basic things which include how to go about finding the right materials, how to melt the wax, and how to make a molded ice-cube candle.
[Transition: Let’s start by doing the most important thing, which is to find all of the materials, and tools needed to make candles.]
II. Body
A. The first step is to gather the equipment you will need (The Basics and Cool Candlemaking Ideas, p. 1).
1. You will need wax; you can either use old, worn out candles which are obviously free or you can purchase paraffin wax from a craft store.
2. You will need wicks; you can make wicks from heavy, braided cotton string or can purchase wicks from a craft store. I read in Ray Shaw’s book entitled Candle Art that heavy braided cotton string works just as good (Shaw 25-26). I’ve never tried the cotton string but it’s worth a try.
3. You need to set up a double boiler.
a. You can use an actual double boiler
b. You can make your own using a pan and a jar or coffee can.
4. You will need a mold if you are planning on making a molded candle. This can be anything; a milk carton, Dixie cups, tin can, paper towel tube, etc.
5. There are two optional ingredients.
a. You can use crayons of the desired color to color the wa or buy wax dye.b.You can purchase scented oil to make your candles smell wonderful.
[Transition: Once you have all the material that you need, you can move on to melting the wax.]
B. Your second step is to melt the wax (Pioneer Clubs: Trailblazer Handbook, p. 165).
1. Start by placing wax in the double boiler or in a coffee can put in a pan of water.
2. Heat until the water boils.
3. Make sure to turn down the heat, and let the wax melt. Don’t let it boil.
4. Add wax dye, crayons, or scent (if desired) and stir.
[Transition: Now that the wax is melted, you can let your creativity run wild and have fun making candles. You can make just about anything but I’m going to show you how to make a molded ice-cube candle. ]
C. This is how you go about making a molded ice-cube candle (Pioneer Clubs: Trailblazer Handbook, p.166).
1. Cut off the top of a milk carton.2. Place a candle the height of the carton in the center of the carton. This makes an excellent wick.3. Break ice-cubes into chunks
a. Finely crushed ice creates small holes.Large cubes create large openings. b.Fill the mold with crushed ice.c. Quickly pour hot wax into the carton while someone holds the candle straight. d. Pour off the excess water when the wax is completely hardened.
[Transition to conclusion: Now that you know how to make an ice-cube candle, let’s go over what I showed you today.]
III. Conclusion
A. Final Review: So today I showed you how to do three basic things.
1. I showed you how to find the right materials.
2. I showed you how to correctly melt the wax.
3. I showed you how to make an ice-cube candle. The tricky part is keeping the wick in the center of the mold.
B. Tie back to the audience: Today we use candles for almost any kind of occasion or celebration. Candles continue to grow in popularity and we see them just about everywhere. They are really inexpensive to make and a lot of fun!
C. Concluding remarks: So when you try making candles on your own, use your imagination and be very creative. Your candle can be anything you like. Have a great time experimenting and having fun making your own candles to enjoy.
Works Cited:
The Basics and Cool Candlemaking Ideas. [Online] Available http://homepage.interaccess.com/~bmolo/basics.html. National Candle Association: History of Candlemaking. [Online] Available http://www.candles.org/history.htm Pioneer Clubs (1994).
Pioneer Clubs: Trailblazer Handbook. Wheaton, IL: Published byPioneer Clubs Shaw, R. (1973). Candle Art. New York: William Morrow & Company, Inc.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Informative Speech Outline Worksheet
INFORMATION SPEECH OUTLINE WORKSHEET(adapted from: Osborn & Osborn, 1997)
*** To be used to help you organize your outline, NOT to be turned in as your actual outline!!!
Speech Title:
____________________________________________________________________________
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about
_____________________________________________
I. Introduction (Your goal here is to draw us into your speech...)
Attention Material (This step helps us focus our attention on you and your message. It is suggested that you begin with a story, quote, statistic, definition, use of suspense, etc. Never begin with, "Hi I am ___ and today I am going to talk about ___."):
Tie to Audience (This step informs the audience how your speech topic will relate to them. Be specific about how we can USE this information in our everyday lives. Here you will be more specific than in your introduction speech.):
Credibility Material (Here the speaker tells the audience why he or she is credible, can be trusted, knows the materials, etc. How do you know about this? Why are you interested, etc.?):
Thesis & Preview: (Here summarize your speech in one sentence and continue by previewing the main points of the speech).:
Thesis: ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Preview: Today I will tell you first ______________, second _____________ and third ______________.
(Transition into Body of Speech -- Now that we've covered _______, let's go to ____________ OR SOMETHING MORE CREATIVE WOULD BE WONDERFUL!)
Body
Main Point #1 (Your main points are the main ideas of your speech. They are the ideas necessary in supporting/proving/explaining your thesis. They are "reasons why," "primary types," "steps," etc. Speeches are organized into 2-5 main points. I included a space for three main points in this worksheet. However, feel free to modify this format as you see necessary.):
1. Subpoint #1 (The subpoints are the breakdown of the main point into smaller units. They usually are your examples, narratives, statistics, testimony, etc. In other words, the subpoints explain the main points. You may have 2-5 subpoints. I have listed three here. Feel free to modify this as you see necessary. Do use the golden rule: one hard piece of "fact" or "statistics," one piece of "softer" evidence such as an example or story and then a piece of testimony to give it credibility).
2. Subpoint #2:
3. Subpoint #3:
(Transition into Main Point 2 -- Now that we have covered __________, let's move to __________. Again, use a more creative approach if you'd like! Just remember that your transitions need to review your last point AND preview your next point. They show a connection and are a good time to remind the audience why this information is important.)
B. Main Point #2
1. Subpoint #1:
2. Subpoint #2:
3. Subpoint #2:
(Transition into Main Point 3 Now that we covered _________, finally we will _______________. Or again something more creative would work too!)
C. Main Point Three:
1. Subpoint #1:
2. Subpoint #2:
3. Subpoint #3:
(REMEMBER I LISTED 3 SPACES FOR MAIN POINTS IN THE WORKSHEET, BUT YOU MAY HAVE 2-5 MAIN POINTS….)
(Transition to the end... begins with the brakelight as indicated below…)
III. Conclusion
A. Brakelight (signals the end such as, "To sum things up…" or something more creative.)
B. Summary (reviews the main points of the speech in the order covered):
C. Tie Back to Audience (tells us again how we benefit from knowing this, show the connection between you and the audience):
D. Concluding Memorable Remarks (gives you a way to end; never, ever end on "that's it" -- plan out the end, better yet, tie back to the introduction's attention device):
*** To be used to help you organize your outline, NOT to be turned in as your actual outline!!!
Speech Title:
____________________________________________________________________________
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about
_____________________________________________
I. Introduction (Your goal here is to draw us into your speech...)
Attention Material (This step helps us focus our attention on you and your message. It is suggested that you begin with a story, quote, statistic, definition, use of suspense, etc. Never begin with, "Hi I am ___ and today I am going to talk about ___."):
Tie to Audience (This step informs the audience how your speech topic will relate to them. Be specific about how we can USE this information in our everyday lives. Here you will be more specific than in your introduction speech.):
Credibility Material (Here the speaker tells the audience why he or she is credible, can be trusted, knows the materials, etc. How do you know about this? Why are you interested, etc.?):
Thesis & Preview: (Here summarize your speech in one sentence and continue by previewing the main points of the speech).:
Thesis: ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Preview: Today I will tell you first ______________, second _____________ and third ______________.
(Transition into Body of Speech -- Now that we've covered _______, let's go to ____________ OR SOMETHING MORE CREATIVE WOULD BE WONDERFUL!)
Body
Main Point #1 (Your main points are the main ideas of your speech. They are the ideas necessary in supporting/proving/explaining your thesis. They are "reasons why," "primary types," "steps," etc. Speeches are organized into 2-5 main points. I included a space for three main points in this worksheet. However, feel free to modify this format as you see necessary.):
1. Subpoint #1 (The subpoints are the breakdown of the main point into smaller units. They usually are your examples, narratives, statistics, testimony, etc. In other words, the subpoints explain the main points. You may have 2-5 subpoints. I have listed three here. Feel free to modify this as you see necessary. Do use the golden rule: one hard piece of "fact" or "statistics," one piece of "softer" evidence such as an example or story and then a piece of testimony to give it credibility).
2. Subpoint #2:
3. Subpoint #3:
(Transition into Main Point 2 -- Now that we have covered __________, let's move to __________. Again, use a more creative approach if you'd like! Just remember that your transitions need to review your last point AND preview your next point. They show a connection and are a good time to remind the audience why this information is important.)
B. Main Point #2
1. Subpoint #1:
2. Subpoint #2:
3. Subpoint #2:
(Transition into Main Point 3 Now that we covered _________, finally we will _______________. Or again something more creative would work too!)
C. Main Point Three:
1. Subpoint #1:
2. Subpoint #2:
3. Subpoint #3:
(REMEMBER I LISTED 3 SPACES FOR MAIN POINTS IN THE WORKSHEET, BUT YOU MAY HAVE 2-5 MAIN POINTS….)
(Transition to the end... begins with the brakelight as indicated below…)
III. Conclusion
A. Brakelight (signals the end such as, "To sum things up…" or something more creative.)
B. Summary (reviews the main points of the speech in the order covered):
C. Tie Back to Audience (tells us again how we benefit from knowing this, show the connection between you and the audience):
D. Concluding Memorable Remarks (gives you a way to end; never, ever end on "that's it" -- plan out the end, better yet, tie back to the introduction's attention device):
Informative Speech
Informative Speech Assignment
General Purpose: To inform, explain, discuss, describe, demonstrate or tell.
Length: 5 -7 minutes
(Remember to practice the delivery time because you WILL be stopped at 7 mins. )
Topic: Select a topic you find interesting, one you think will interest your audience. Try to think of a new and different topic or add a new twist to a common topic. All topics must be approved before you will be allowed to present your speech. Remember, if you are not interested in your topic it will be difficult to hold audience attention and you will be quite miserable writing and preparing your speech.
Requirements:The goal of this speech is to inform the audience. At the end of the speech, the audience will have a balanced view of the selected topic based on your research.The audience should not know your attitude or personal viewpoint on the topic; they can learn what other "experts" have said. As a note of caution, you will want to watch your use of language, using descriptive terms, not evaluative terms. (Avoid terms like: good/bad; right/wrong; important, critical, essential, valuable, and helpful. Unless cited from another source, these terms imply your position which the audience should not learn). The speaker should provide the facts so that the audience can decide what (if anything) is important. Do not urge the audience to act on the issue. Action is an essential component in the persuasive speech, not the informative.Required to use at least one visual aid which can either be 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, or audio visual. In using visual aids, keep the following in mind: (1) Use large, clear, simple diagrams. (2) When possible, keep objects, models and charts covered until needed. (3) Do not hand out any visual material to the audience during your presentation. (4) Practice using the visual material. (5) Remember, your visual aids should supplement your oral presentation, not replace or detract from it. (6) Be very careful with electronic visual aids - consider Murphy’s Law.Create a message which contains: 1.) An introduction which gains the attention of the audience, makes the topic relevant to the audience, and clearly states your purpose or thesis statement. 2.) Signposts which overview your major points, review the previous points in the body moving on to the next point, and preview the next point before moving into a description of that point. 3.) A body with 3- 5 main points which follow a clear organizational pattern such as spatial, chronological or topical. 4.) A conclusion which (i) provides logical and psychological closure and (ii) summarizes the speech. Practice, practice, practice this point cannot be stressed enough. If you practice your speech not only will you be more comfortable and confident on the day of delivery, but it WILL be beneficial to your delivery. As always, DO NOT read from a manuscript! Look at the first assignment critique sheet, what were the compliments? What were criticisms? Why didn’t you do well? Why did you do well?
Organization:A TYPED (consult the syllabus for font, page margin and header information) outline is required for this speech (as with ALL speech assignments) and should include all relevant content and sources. All Main and Subpoints must be written in a complete-sentence format. Your bibliography listing the sources you consulted must be included in proper format. MLA or APA. A delivery outline is recommended when delivering the speech. YOUR PRESENTATION OUTLINE IS DUE BEFORE YOU PRESENT - NO EXCEPTIONS YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TURN IT IN AFTER!!!
Sources:At least two credible sources (beside yourself) must be mentioned in the speech and referenced properly in outline. MLA/APA format
General Purpose: To inform, explain, discuss, describe, demonstrate or tell.
Length: 5 -7 minutes
(Remember to practice the delivery time because you WILL be stopped at 7 mins. )
Topic: Select a topic you find interesting, one you think will interest your audience. Try to think of a new and different topic or add a new twist to a common topic. All topics must be approved before you will be allowed to present your speech. Remember, if you are not interested in your topic it will be difficult to hold audience attention and you will be quite miserable writing and preparing your speech.
Requirements:The goal of this speech is to inform the audience. At the end of the speech, the audience will have a balanced view of the selected topic based on your research.The audience should not know your attitude or personal viewpoint on the topic; they can learn what other "experts" have said. As a note of caution, you will want to watch your use of language, using descriptive terms, not evaluative terms. (Avoid terms like: good/bad; right/wrong; important, critical, essential, valuable, and helpful. Unless cited from another source, these terms imply your position which the audience should not learn). The speaker should provide the facts so that the audience can decide what (if anything) is important. Do not urge the audience to act on the issue. Action is an essential component in the persuasive speech, not the informative.Required to use at least one visual aid which can either be 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, or audio visual. In using visual aids, keep the following in mind: (1) Use large, clear, simple diagrams. (2) When possible, keep objects, models and charts covered until needed. (3) Do not hand out any visual material to the audience during your presentation. (4) Practice using the visual material. (5) Remember, your visual aids should supplement your oral presentation, not replace or detract from it. (6) Be very careful with electronic visual aids - consider Murphy’s Law.Create a message which contains: 1.) An introduction which gains the attention of the audience, makes the topic relevant to the audience, and clearly states your purpose or thesis statement. 2.) Signposts which overview your major points, review the previous points in the body moving on to the next point, and preview the next point before moving into a description of that point. 3.) A body with 3- 5 main points which follow a clear organizational pattern such as spatial, chronological or topical. 4.) A conclusion which (i) provides logical and psychological closure and (ii) summarizes the speech. Practice, practice, practice this point cannot be stressed enough. If you practice your speech not only will you be more comfortable and confident on the day of delivery, but it WILL be beneficial to your delivery. As always, DO NOT read from a manuscript! Look at the first assignment critique sheet, what were the compliments? What were criticisms? Why didn’t you do well? Why did you do well?
Organization:A TYPED (consult the syllabus for font, page margin and header information) outline is required for this speech (as with ALL speech assignments) and should include all relevant content and sources. All Main and Subpoints must be written in a complete-sentence format. Your bibliography listing the sources you consulted must be included in proper format. MLA or APA. A delivery outline is recommended when delivering the speech. YOUR PRESENTATION OUTLINE IS DUE BEFORE YOU PRESENT - NO EXCEPTIONS YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TURN IT IN AFTER!!!
Sources:At least two credible sources (beside yourself) must be mentioned in the speech and referenced properly in outline. MLA/APA format
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Reminder!!!
Don't forget to bring a scantron and a pencil for your midterm on Tuesday!
Happy Studying!
Happy Studying!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Midterm Exam Review
Chapter 1
Benefits of public speaking (3)
Communication Apprehension (term)
Credibility (term)
Dynamism (term)
Common ground (term)
Listening vs. Hearing (from discussion not book)
4 steps of listening critically (from discussion not book)
4 major listening goals (from discussion)
Comm. Models (3) (from discussion)
Channel (term)
Noise (term)
Feedback (term)
Communication (term) (according to the text)
Chapter 2
Canons of rhetoric
Chapter 3
Ways to generate speech topics (5)
General purposes (3)
Specific purposes (term)
Thesis statement (term)
3 things to consider when choosing a topic
Chapter 4
Audience analysis (term)
Demographics (term)
Worldview (term)
Ways to gather information about the audience (4)
Open vs. Closed ended questions
Degree questions
Audience adaptation (term)
Chapter 6
Organizational patterns (6)
Monroe's motivated sequence elements
Law of recency (from discussion)
Primacy (from discussion)
Transistions (3)
Purpose of introductions
Functions of conclusions
Chapter 7
Extemporaneous delivery
Memorized
Manuscript
Impromptu
*Review graph on pg.162
Appx. A
Small group communication (term)
Questions of fact, value, and policy
Problem vs. solution Questions
Absolute and important criteria
Types of group presentations
*Also, review the structure of a speech presentation (i.e. what goes into making a speech? examples: attention getter, preview statement, etc.) Take a look at your cultural narrative speech outline there may be questions regarding elements of a good speech.
Benefits of public speaking (3)
Communication Apprehension (term)
Credibility (term)
Dynamism (term)
Common ground (term)
Listening vs. Hearing (from discussion not book)
4 steps of listening critically (from discussion not book)
4 major listening goals (from discussion)
Comm. Models (3) (from discussion)
Channel (term)
Noise (term)
Feedback (term)
Communication (term) (according to the text)
Chapter 2
Canons of rhetoric
Chapter 3
Ways to generate speech topics (5)
General purposes (3)
Specific purposes (term)
Thesis statement (term)
3 things to consider when choosing a topic
Chapter 4
Audience analysis (term)
Demographics (term)
Worldview (term)
Ways to gather information about the audience (4)
Open vs. Closed ended questions
Degree questions
Audience adaptation (term)
Chapter 6
Organizational patterns (6)
Monroe's motivated sequence elements
Law of recency (from discussion)
Primacy (from discussion)
Transistions (3)
Purpose of introductions
Functions of conclusions
Chapter 7
Extemporaneous delivery
Memorized
Manuscript
Impromptu
*Review graph on pg.162
Appx. A
Small group communication (term)
Questions of fact, value, and policy
Problem vs. solution Questions
Absolute and important criteria
Types of group presentations
*Also, review the structure of a speech presentation (i.e. what goes into making a speech? examples: attention getter, preview statement, etc.) Take a look at your cultural narrative speech outline there may be questions regarding elements of a good speech.
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