Informative Speech

Informative Speech: A speech providing new information, new insights, or new ways of thinking about a topic.

The general purpose of an informative speech is to increase the audiences understanding and awareness of a topic.

Time Frame: 3 to 5 minutes

Note Cards: 3X5 or 5X7

Visual Aid: PowerPoint or Handout

References/Sources: A minimum of 3 (you may cite more than three). Students must CITE (say orally) throughout the speech a minimum of five references/sources. Students must also turn in a reference page (APA style) with the full sentence outline.

Full Sentence Outline: 3 pages (3rd page is the reference page only). Look at the example outline titled, Animal Helpers. The outline you will turn in needs to be set up exactly like the example outline.

*An outline will not be accepted without a presented speech.

Note: Full Sentence or Sentence Outline: An outline that expands on the ideas you have decided to include in your speech. It identifies the main points and sub-points you will cover, written as full sentences. (You will not type every word you will say). Look at the example outline.

Review the grading scale in Launchpad

Professional Attire: Students MUST be DRESSED in professional attire. Please call me if you do not know what professional attire is.

Please look at the Informative Speech videos.

Please read all the information posted in this module.

Suggested Speech Topics–You may select your own topic
Due No Due Date Points 0
Entrepreneurship/How to start a business      Buying a house

The economy and spending                            Sleep Disorders

Planned Parenthood                                        Eating Disorders

Religion/Denomination                                  How to be Romantic

Buying a house                                                Effective Leadership

Atheism                                                          Online Schools (K-12 or College)

Credit report                                                    Bitcoin

Capitalism                                                      Civil Rights

Sexual Transmitted Diseases /Infections (except HIV/AIDS, HERPES & HPV)

HPV                                                                Ovarian Cancer

White Privilege                                                Black Lives Matter

What is Your Body Mass Index (BMI)?     

Me Too Movement                                          Hepatitis A, B, & C

The History of Buffalo Soldiers                      Time Management

Genetic Engineering                                        Adoption

Effects of Stress                                              Chinese New Year

Identity Fraud                                                  The Great Depression

Natural Disasters                                            Anger Management  Physical Exercise

Smallpox                                                          Sex Offenders

Creative dating ideas                                      The Seven Wonders of the World Comparison of different religions                    Trump/Pence vs Biden/Harris

Impact of media on society Obesity Epidemic  Transgender

Types and symptoms of Herpes Virus            COVID-19 

Mental illnesses                                              Stupid criminals

Spring Break Destinations                              The rising cost of education Wedding traditions of other cultures          Republican or Democratic Party

The latest controversial bills up for debate in the House of Representatives or Senate