Informative Speech
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HANOI.
INFORMATIVE SPEECH OUTLINE
Name: Tran Thi Huong
Class: VISK2010D
Subject: Public speaking
BRAIN FRUIT
General Purpose: To inform
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about four kinds of fruits which provide health
benefits that affect the brain: cherries, blueberries, grapes and apples.
Central Idea : Those fruits increase blood circulation, which can increase the nutrients
and oxygen delivered to the brain.
INTRODUTION
I. Attention material
A. Can’t remember where you put your keys? Blanked in your new classmate’s name?
B. The brain fruit will help you improve your brain.
II. Orienting material
A. A 2005 study published in "Neurology" found that each additional piece of fruit consumed decreases stroke risk by 11 percent.
B. Researchers believe the mechanism of action is the blood pressure and cholesterol lowering effect of the active compounds found in fruit.
Transition: Let’s begin with cherries, a favorite fruit of many people.
BODY
I. Cherries have a low glycemic index, which means they contain low levels of sugar compared with other fruits.
A. Fruits that contain high levels of sugar spike an insulin reaction when consumed, which causes the sugar to quickly vacate the blood.
B. Blood sugar highs and lows create high mental energy followed quickly by brain fatigue.
C. In contrast, fruits like cherries with low sugar content, maintain a steady level of energy that helps sustain mental function, according to website AskDrSears.com.
Transition: The second fruit, blueberries-delicious and good for health.
II. Blueberries can help improve and regenerate cognitive functions in the brain,
INFORMATIVE SPEECH OUTLINE
Name: Tran Thi Huong
Class: VISK2010D
Subject: Public speaking
BRAIN FRUIT
General Purpose: To inform
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about four kinds of fruits which provide health
benefits that affect the brain: cherries, blueberries, grapes and apples.
Central Idea : Those fruits increase blood circulation, which can increase the nutrients
and oxygen delivered to the brain.
INTRODUTION
I. Attention material
A. Can’t remember where you put your keys? Blanked in your new classmate’s name?
B. The brain fruit will help you improve your brain.
II. Orienting material
A. A 2005 study published in "Neurology" found that each additional piece of fruit consumed decreases stroke risk by 11 percent.
B. Researchers believe the mechanism of action is the blood pressure and cholesterol lowering effect of the active compounds found in fruit.
Transition: Let’s begin with cherries, a favorite fruit of many people.
BODY
I. Cherries have a low glycemic index, which means they contain low levels of sugar compared with other fruits.
A. Fruits that contain high levels of sugar spike an insulin reaction when consumed, which causes the sugar to quickly vacate the blood.
B. Blood sugar highs and lows create high mental energy followed quickly by brain fatigue.
C. In contrast, fruits like cherries with low sugar content, maintain a steady level of energy that helps sustain mental function, according to website AskDrSears.com.
Transition: The second fruit, blueberries-delicious and good for health.
II. Blueberries can help improve and regenerate cognitive functions in the brain,
Bibliography: http://www.thefruitpages.com/students.shtml "Neurology": Fruit and vegetable consumption and risk of stroke United States Department of Agriculture: Nutrition and Brain Function: Food for the Aging Mind AskDrSears.com: Brain Foods CBC News: Foods That Help Boost Your Brain "Arthritis Today": The Benefits of Fruit VISUAL AIDS Real fruits which are mentioned in the whole speech.