Informative Speech Packet Fall 2017

1. Informative Speech
Speech Packet
SPC 205 • MS. Graham • Horry Georgetown Technical
College
Fall 2017
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This packet contains the basic resources you will need to complete your five-paragraph essay
assignment, including the instructions/guidelines with rubric, an outline, a sample paper, and
various other handouts. Don’t forget to check our D2L course for additional resources that you
may also find helpful in completing the assignment.
Make sure you bring this packet with you to class every day while we are working on this essay
assignment, as you will be expected to consult it and/or complete relevant worksheets during
class time.
This packet contains the basic resources you will need to complete your five-paragraph essay
assignment, including the instructions/guidelines with rubric, an outline, a sample paper, and
various other handouts. Don’t forget to check our D2L course for additional resources that you
may also find helpful in completing the assignment.
Make sure you bring this packet with you to class every day while we are working on this essay
assignment, as you will be expected to consult it and/or complete relevant worksheets during
class time.
This packet contains the basic resources you will need to complete your five-paragraph essay
assignment, including the instructions/guidelines with rubric, an outline, a sample paper, and
various other handouts. Don’t forget to check our D2L course for additional resources that you
may also find helpful in completing the assignment.
Make sure you bring this packet with you to class every day while we are working on this essay
assignment, as you will be expected to consult it and/or complete relevant worksheets during
class time.

2. Informative Speech
I am happy to announce your first speech! You will inform your audience members on three of
your favorite hobbies. Each speaker will deliver an informative speech that is expressed with
enthusiasm, conversational style and professionalism. The informative speech is worth
100points. Please review the rubric. So let us get started!
Description
An informative Speech provides:
• an audience with new information
• an audience with a new way of thinking about the topic
• an audience with objects relating to the subject matter
• an audience with increased knowledge on a particular topic
A Hobby is:
a regular activity that is done for pleasure, typically during one’s leisure time and
will have a positive impact on one’s mind, body and spirit. Hobbies can include
collecting themed items and objects, engaging in creative and artistic pursuits,
playing sports, or pursuing other amusements. By continually participating in a
particular hobby, one can acquire substantial skill and knowledge in that area.
Professional Dress
You are required to deliver an Informative speech in a professional manner. Therefore,
you are required to dress as if you are going for a job interview. In preparing for your
speech, please consider Not to wear the following:
• Jeans (all colors)
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3. • Caps
• T-Shirts
• Flip Flops
• Sneakers
• Hole(s) in Clothing
• Hair in Your Eyes
• Shorts
• Leggings as pants
• Revealing Clothing
Materials Required for Your Informative Speech
Please make sure that you are prepared to have the following items the day that you
deliver your speech:
• Black Portfolio
• Professional Dress
• 2 Copies of your Speech
• 1 Copy of your Outline
• 3 Visuals/Objects
• 1 Demonstration
Written Speech Guidelines
• An Outline (phrase or sentence)
• Your speech is required to have the following:
• Introduction
• Body
• Conclusion
• No more than 2 pages of written text/ double spaced/12 font/ 5-7
sentences or more in each paragraph
Please make sure that you upload an outline and draft into D2L. Please review
your monthly calendar.
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4. Outline/phrase or sentences
Thesis: My hobbies are reading, writing, and exercising daily.
I. Introduction:
A. Greeting: (Hi, my name is Ms. Graham)
B. Title
C. Add an attention getter! (How are you doing today?)
D. Main point/Thesis Statement (My hobbies are reading, writing and
exercising daily)
(Introductory paragraph is required to have 5 to 7 sentences or more)
II. Reading
A. Four hours a day
B. History books
C. Romance Novels
D. Allows me to travel through my mind
(Each paragraph in the body is required to have 5 to 7 sentences or more)
III. Writing
A. Research papers
B. Poetry
C. Short Stories
D. Builds on my creativity
(Each paragraph in the body is required to have 5 to 7 sentences or more)
IV. Exercising
A. Walk three miles daily
B. Yoga enhances my awareness
C. Renews my mind
(Each paragraph in the body is required to have 5 to 7 sentences or more)
V. Conclusion (Summary of speech)
A. Restate Thesis
B. Leave the audience with something to think about
(Conclusion is required to have 5 to 7 sentences)
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5. Transitions
(transitions are words or phrases that bring continuity to a
speech)
Helpful words and/or phrases to help you make the transition from sentence to sentence,
or from, one paragraph to the next.
Examples of Transitions:
Illustration Thus, for example, for instance, namely, to illustrate, in other
words, in particular, specifically, such as.
Contrast On the contrary, contrarily, notwithstanding, but, however,
nevertheless, in spite of, in contrast, yet, on one hand, on the
other hand, rather, or, nor, conversely, at the same time, while
this may be true.
Addition And, in addition to, furthermore, moreover, besides, than, too,
also, both-and, another, equally important, first, second, etc.,
again, further, last, finally, not only-but also, as well as, in the
second place, next, likewise, similarly, in fact, as a result,
consequently, in the same way, for example, for instance,
however, thus, therefore, otherwise.
Time After, afterward, before, then, once, next, last, at last, at length,
first, second, etc., at first, formerly, rarely, usually, another,
finally, soon, meanwhile, at the same time, for a minute, hour,
day, etc., during the morning, day, week, etc., most important,
later, ordinarily, to begin with, afterwards, generally, in order to,
subsequently, previously, in the meantime, immediately,
eventually, concurrently, simultaneously.
Space At the left, at the right, in the center, on the side, along the edge,
on top, below, beneath, under, around, above, over, straight
ahead, at the top, at the bottom, surrounding, opposite, at the
rear, at the front, in front of, beside, behind, next to, nearby, in
the distance, beyond, in the forefront, in the foreground, within
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6. sight, out of sight, across, under, nearer, adjacent, in the
background.
Concession Although, at any rate, at least, still, thought, even though,
granted that, while it may be true, in spite of, of course.
Similarity Of
Comparison
Similarly, likewise, in like fashion, in like manner, analogous to.
Emphasis Above all, indeed, truly, of course, certainly, surely, in fact,
really, in truth, again, besides, also, furthermore, in addition.
Details Specifically, especially, in particular, to explain, to list, to
enumerate, in detail, namely, including.
Examples For example, for instance, to illustrate, thus, in other words, as
an illustration, in particular.
Consequence Or Result So that, with the result that, thus, consequently, hence,
accordingly, for this reason, therefore, so, because, since, due to,
as a result, in other words, then.
Summary Therefore, finally, consequently, thus, in short, in conclusion, in
brief, as a result, accordingly.
Suggestion For this purpose, to this end, with this in mind, with this purpose
in mind, therefore.
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7. Visual Display & Demonstration
Additionally, you are required to bring to class three objects/visuals that relate to your
hobbies and you will demonstrate one. In selecting visuals for your three hobbies, you want
to make sure that they are visually pleasing to your audience members. It is important that
your audience members are able to see each visual.
A demonstration is showing your audience members “how to do” your hobby. It is part of the
“show and tell” method. Also, your demonstration will focus on just one of your hobbies for
only 30 seconds (or less). It can range from drawing a picture on the white board, reading an
excerpt from your favorite book or singing a verse from your favorite song. Keeping in mind,
you want to make the demonstration interesting for your audience members.
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8. Please Review Sample Speech Draft
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In reviewing Breanna’s draft, keep in mind that her draft is a suitable example to review for your
first submission into D2L. Her draft is a work in progress.
Please review Breanna’s Draft.

9. “For me, yoga is not just a workout --- it’s about working on yourself.” This quote
comes from a world renowned yogi, Mary Glover. Good afternoon class, my name is
Breanna Smith, and I agree with Mary’s statement. Yoga helps me to strengthen my mind
so that I can keep a positive attitude during stressful situations. Along with yoga, my
other hobbies help me to find my serenity and joy. Audience, the title of my speech is
“My Hobbies that Give Me Serenity and Joy”, My hobbies are running, working out,
and of course, yoga.
Before starting the hectic day that lies ahead, it’s always nice to go for a quick
run. You begin by stretching out your legs and torso, because pulling a muscle is no
joke, trust me. Once I’m all loosened up, I go outside to begin jogging. I’m just starting
out, I have my headphones in, and all I can concentrate on is the feeling of one foot
hitting the pavement after the other. Speeding up, I can feel the wind on my face and the
smells of nature are surrounding me. The freshly cut grass, the dew left from the
following night, and because I live near the ocean, the salt water on the cool morning
breeze. To clear my mind of everything going on in my life, I focus on my breathing; in
through my nose, out through my mouth. Before I know it, it’s time to start making my
way back home and getting ready to start the day.
So, when I need to take a break from running, you can find me working out
in the gym. There is nothing like hitting the gym hard after a busy day. As I pull into the
gym I remember, TODAY IS LEG DAY! Now me personally, I have mixed emotions
about this. I’m dreading it because for me, leg day is the hardest workout I do, but on the
other hand, I am excited because who doesn’t like building that booty?! First up, squats! I
do the first rep of 10 and everything is burning, my thighs, hamstrings and glutes. I don’t
give up though and I persevere through the pain. Up next are calf raises. Halfway through
my calves are cramping and I can feel them tightening up as I continue on. Kickbacks are
the last thing on my list for the workout today. I power through them and I feel myself
sweating and breathing heavy because they are not only working my hamstrings and
glutes, but they’re working cardio for my too. I’m letting go of any stress caused that day.
After a day of running or working out in the gym, it is time for me to calm
my body with yoga. As I walk into the studio, I can smell the lavender incents that the
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10. teacher has lit. The aroma isn’t subtle, but it isn’t overpowering either. The smell
immediately starts to calm my mind and muscles. I roll my mat out and sit to start
stretching. Tonight’s class is Vinyasa and I’m super excited because it’s my favorite! I
like the Vinyasa classes because it’s a continuous movement. We start going through the
positions and I close my eyes to allow my body to just move freely and for my brain to
rest. We move closer to the end and the positions are becoming more relaxing. The pose
we end on is called “Child’s Pose”. I use this position to clear my head of all negativity.
Anything that has happened that day or recently that has bothered me or brought pain, I
push it out of my mind and in that single moment I am perfectly content. I enjoy this part
so much that it almost seems too soon whenever I hear the instructor say “Namaste” and
just like that, the class is over.
These three simple hobbies help me to keep my head clear and stress level to a
minimum. By starting my day running or working out after the stress has built up, ending
with yoga to put my body and soul at ease; I believe I have a pretty great system.
Running and working out are more than just wanting a better body, and yoga is more than
just stretching and breathing. These activities help me to reach my serenity. So, with that
being said, I want to end by saying thank you, and remember “We can be serene even in
the midst of calamities and, by our serenity, make others more tranquil.”
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11. Notes
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