1. A hands-on, step-by-step, telling-by-showing presentation
Demonstration Speech
A hands-on, step-by-step, telling-by-showing presentation

2. Basic Demonstration Speech Requirements
Needs to be 4-8 minutes long
Must have equipment/materials with which to demonstrate
Must include a physical creation of part or all of an item or show how to perform, play, or do something
Must be written in outline form – Due March 20 (include work cited)
Must be given on a pre-approved topic (topics due Thursday, March 6)

3. Writing Tips for Demo. Speech
Know your process well before you explain it.
Be aware of your listeners. How much do they already know about the topic?
Put the steps in order according to time. In some processes several steps happen at the same time.
Define new or unfamiliar terms (Ex. Lug wrench).

4. Writing tips, cont.
Show steps visually. Demonstrate using models or props.
Warn your audience of possible difficulties, dangers, or common mistakes. What pitfalls should they avoid or precautions should they take?
Explain the purpose of a step when necessary.
Have all equipment ready and tested. Have a “Plan B” in mind in case of equipment failure.

5. Topic Ideas
Recipe - show how to make; have finished product to share with class
Sport - techniques; equipment; how to do
Craft or Hobby - how to make something
Perform - dance steps; an instrument; self- defense
Build/Restore/Fix - wood; old furniture, etc.

6. Rubric
demonstration speech rubric.pdf

7. Late Penalties (be prepared the next day back if absent)
1 day -7 points
2 days points
3 days points
4 days points
Total possible points for speech - 65
(with no late penalties) - scaled to 100 value

8. Sample Topics - not required to select from this list
Bake a cake
Make a dessert
Make a salad or appetizer
Make a wreath, wrap a gift, decorate something
Create a scrapbook
Set a table properly
Play tennis
Dress in full gear to play football
Proper golf swing
Ballet steps
Karate or other self-defense
Dance

9. Sample Topics, cont. Repair something Child care Make a craft
Build a model something
Pet care
Pack a suitcase properly
Play a musical instrument
Basketball techniques
Skiing techniques/gear needed
Clean and care for saddle/bridle
Create gifts from items at home