1. Aim: How can we begin to brainstorm ideas for an expository speech
Aim: How can we begin to brainstorm ideas for an expository speech? Do Now: Do you consider yourself an expert in any subject? HW: Begin researching your topic and bring materials to class Tomorrow!!!
Monday, 10/7/13

2. Expository speech:
Gives information about a specific subject

3. Requirements for the expository speech:
Select and limit an appropriate topic
Clearly state a specific purpose
Gather information from a variety of sources
Organize the material
You will use audio/visual materials in your presentation – power point, posters, etc.
1.5 minute minimum – shouldn’t exceed 5 minutes.
We will have time in the computer lab to work.
Speeches are due on Thursday!!!!
If you create a PowerPoint – you must save it on a flash drive or it to me.
Expository speech:
Gives information about a specific subject

4. Make a list of speech topics for expository and process speeches
Make a list of speech topics for expository and process speeches. Limit your topics.
Possible EXPOSITORY Speech Topics:
1. Bio speech – celebrity, athlete, historical figure, etc
2. War on terrorism.
3. The government shutdown.
4. History of music, rock, rap, blues, jazz, etc.
5. How NFL free agency works
6. Background on a TV show.
7. Health care reform
8. Impact of _____ on society…
9. Global Warming
10. Environment of whales

5. It is important to limit your topic
Choose a specific angle or aspect of your topic to focus on.
For Example: General topic - Revolutionary War
Limited topic – The battle of ______ was the turning point in the war.

6. When presenting your speech using a visual…
It is extremely important to keep your focus on the audience. DO NOT read off your power point or poster. Use the visual to enhance your speech, not to replace parts of your speech. DO NOT write your entire speech on your visual. Instead consider using bullet points of important points and pictures. Write out your speech. Make notes on your speech when to reference your visual, change slides, etc. YOUR FOCUS MUST REMAIN ON YOUR AUDIENCE AT ALL TIMES!!!!!

7. Today – brainstorm possible topics
Today – brainstorm possible topics. Begin writing down what you know about possible topics as well as ideas for your visual. Tonight– research your topic. Tuesday and Wednesday– bring research materials to THE computer lab. Continue planning out your speech AND CREATING YOUR VISUAL.

8. Tuesday, 10/8/13
Aim: How can we organize our information? Do Now: What is your topic? Why did you pick this topic? HW: Speeches due Thursday!!!!

9. Introduction and Organization for Informative Speeches
Chronological: details, events are arranged in order, usually for expository speeches
Topical order: topic is broken down into parts and then arranged in an order by speaker, most common for expository speeches
Spatial order: details arranged according to their position in space, for descriptions.
Climatic order: arranges items according to their importance, least to greatest
Cause and Effect: show causes/conditions and the effects/results of those causes / conditions
Comparison/Contrast: show similarities and differences
Introduction:
Attention getter: Start off with
A question – your audience is forced to listen and think
A shocking statement – surprise your audience
A story – or anecdote, hook the audience with a relevant story
Quotation: make sure it’s relevant
Personal reference: relate to the audience’s experience
Focus attention on the subject
Gain audience’s good will
Which of these methods of organization works best for expository speeches?

10. Planning the Body
Determine the main points to stress. (There should be three for the expository speech).
Organize the main points in a consistent pattern the audience can follow.
Outline all material you plan to use in the speech.

11. Planning the Conclusion
Emphasize the key idea(s) of the speech.
Intensify the emotions, or feelings of the audience.
Techniques for Conclusions:
Summary - short restatement of information
Recommendation - tell the audience the kind of behavior you would like them to follow
Stirring ending: use a vivid quotation, tell a story, give an illustration, or relate a personal story. Your aim is to intensify the emotions or feeling that you want the audience to experience.

12. Preparing Your Speech Introduction: Body: Conclusion:
Gains the attention and goodwill of the audience
Develops interest in the topic
Body:
Presents the main points in an organized pattern
Gives supporting information for the main points
Conclusion:
Emphasize key ideas of the speech
Leaves the audience with a greater interest in the topic.

13. Wednesday, 10/9/13
Aim: How can we use a visual to enhance our presentations? Do Now: What type of visual will you use? Why? HW: Speeches due tomorrow!!!!

14. Thursday and Friday
Aim: How can we present our expository speeches? Do Now: Prepare for your presentation!