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SPEAKING
TO INFORM
INFORMATIVE SPEECH
• Informative speech: a speech designed to convey knowledge
and understanding
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• Two kinds of informative speeches about processes:
a. Explains a process so that listeners will understand it better
• Goal: to have the audience know the steps of the process
and how it relates to one another
b. Explains a process so listeners will be better able to perform the
process themselves
• Goal: to have the audience learn a skill and to be able to use
the techniques as a result of your speech
• Example – a speech explaining how to set up a home
aquarium:
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• In writing a speech, be sure to follow the
guidelines:
1. Limit your speech to between two and five main points
2. Keep main points separate
3. Try to use the same pattern of wording for all main
points
4. Balance the amount of time devoted to each main
point
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SPEECH TO INTRODUCE
• Time limit : 3 minutes per speaker
• Marks : 5%
• Topic : Free topic
SPEECH TO INFORM
• Time limit : 5 – 7 minutes per speaker
• Marks : 20%
• Speech outline : 5%
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