Informative Speech
Informative Speech: A speech providing new information, new insights, or new ways of thinking about a topic.
The general purpose of an informative speech is to increase the audienceâs understanding and awareness of a topic.
Time Frame: 3 to 5 minutes
Note Cards: 3X5 or 5X7
Visual Aid: PowerPoint or Handout
References/Sources: A minimum of 3 (you may cite more than three). Students must CITE (say orally) throughout the speech a minimum of five references/sources. Students must also turn in a reference page (APA style) with the full sentence outline.
Full Sentence Outline: 3 pages (3rd page is the reference page only). Look at the example outline titled, âAnimal Helpersâ. The outline you will turn in needs to be set up exactly like the example outline.
*An outline will not be accepted without a presented speech.
Note: Full Sentence or Sentence Outline: An outline that expands on the ideas you have decided to include in your speech. It identifies the main points and sub-points you will cover, written as full sentences. (You will not type every word you will say). Look at the example outline.
Review the grading scale in Launchpad
Professional Attire: Students MUST be DRESSED in professional attire. Please call me if you do not know what professional attire is.
Please look at the Informative Speech videos.
Please read all the information posted in this module.
Suggested Speech Topics–You may select your own topic
Due No Due Date Points 0
Entrepreneurship/How to start a business   Buying a house
The economy and spending              Sleep Disorders
Planned Parenthood                    Eating Disorders
Religion/Denomination                 How to be Romantic
Buying a house                        Effective Leadership
Atheism                             Online Schools (K-12 or College)
Credit report                          Bitcoin
Capitalism                           Civil Rights
Sexual Transmitted Diseases /Infections (except HIV/AIDS, HERPES & HPV)
HPVÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Ovarian Cancer
White Privilege                        Black Lives Matter
What is Your Body Mass Index (BMI)?  Â
Me Too Movement                     Hepatitis A, B, & C
The History of Buffalo Soldiers           Time Management
Genetic Engineering                    Adoption
Effects of Stress                       Chinese New Year
Identity Fraud                         The Great Depression
Natural Disasters                      Anger Management Physical Exercise
Smallpox                             Sex Offenders
Creative dating ideas                   The Seven Wonders of the World Comparison of different religions          Trump/Pence vs Biden/Harris
Impact of media on society Obesity Epidemic Transgender
Types and symptoms of Herpes Virus      COVID-19Â
Mental illnesses                       Stupid criminals
Spring Break Destinations               The rising cost of education Wedding traditions of other cultures     Republican or Democratic Party
The latest controversial bills up for debate in the House of Representatives or Senate
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