Dreams: Addiction and Informative Speech
Speech Name _________________
Today silently read Chapter 14, “The Informative Speech,” on pages 321-353. Then label your paper and do one of the following: *Define the terms listed on page 349 and write answers to the
“Review Questions” on page 350 for an A.
*Write answers to the “Review Questions” on page 350 for a B.
*Define the terms listed on page 349 for a C.
Start thinking of a subject for your informative speech. It may be on any topic (appropriate for school). Pick something that interests you. It could be on a person, place, or any thing! You will research for your informative speech on Wednesday, this week and Tuesday of next week. After you pick a topic, write an outline. The outline needs to be typed.
You’ll present your speech on Monday or Wednesday of the next week (March 31-April 2) In order to have the possibility of an A, you must have a visual aid.
The purpose is to INFORM your audience about your topic—that’s why it’s called an informative speech.
Sample informative speech topics:
Angels Near-death experiences Hyperactivity Any state
Parapsychology Divorce Teen marriages Any cat breed
UFOs Bigfoot Domestic violence Any dog breed
Diamonds Eagles Conservation Any musician
Secondhand smoke Rattlesnakes Racism Any sports team
Anti-depressants Jealousy Bermuda Triangle Any country
A waterfall Dysfunctional families Lions/tigers/bears Any sport
Teen gambling Sitting Bull/any leader Bear Butte Any animal
Powwows Fancy dancing, etc. Powwow music Any vacation spot
Fetal alcohol effect Fetal alcohol syndrome SIDS Any career
Dreams Panic attacks Insomnia Any author
Teen suicide Depression Cloning Any subject!
Autism Addiction Anorexia
Schizophrenia Voodoo American Indian Movement
Stereotypes Martin Luther King, Jr. Bulimia
Steroids Stress management
Muscle cars Compulsive overeating Puppy mills
Horse slaughtering Missouri River issues Any
Today silently read Chapter 14, “The Informative Speech,” on pages 321-353. Then label your paper and do one of the following: *Define the terms listed on page 349 and write answers to the
“Review Questions” on page 350 for an A.
*Write answers to the “Review Questions” on page 350 for a B.
*Define the terms listed on page 349 for a C.
Start thinking of a subject for your informative speech. It may be on any topic (appropriate for school). Pick something that interests you. It could be on a person, place, or any thing! You will research for your informative speech on Wednesday, this week and Tuesday of next week. After you pick a topic, write an outline. The outline needs to be typed.
You’ll present your speech on Monday or Wednesday of the next week (March 31-April 2) In order to have the possibility of an A, you must have a visual aid.
The purpose is to INFORM your audience about your topic—that’s why it’s called an informative speech.
Sample informative speech topics:
Angels Near-death experiences Hyperactivity Any state
Parapsychology Divorce Teen marriages Any cat breed
UFOs Bigfoot Domestic violence Any dog breed
Diamonds Eagles Conservation Any musician
Secondhand smoke Rattlesnakes Racism Any sports team
Anti-depressants Jealousy Bermuda Triangle Any country
A waterfall Dysfunctional families Lions/tigers/bears Any sport
Teen gambling Sitting Bull/any leader Bear Butte Any animal
Powwows Fancy dancing, etc. Powwow music Any vacation spot
Fetal alcohol effect Fetal alcohol syndrome SIDS Any career
Dreams Panic attacks Insomnia Any author
Teen suicide Depression Cloning Any subject!
Autism Addiction Anorexia
Schizophrenia Voodoo American Indian Movement
Stereotypes Martin Luther King, Jr. Bulimia
Steroids Stress management
Muscle cars Compulsive overeating Puppy mills
Horse slaughtering Missouri River issues Any