Speaking to Inform

Learning Objective(s)

In the end of the lesson, students will learn:

• The types of informative speeches

• Guidelines for informative speaking

• To convey information correctly.

• Using the correct form of speech.

  • For eg: My name is Evan. (So, you know my name is Evan.)​

"Speaking to inform" means...​

As a speaker / listener, you need to observe THREE main things in his/her/their speech:-

1. Is the information communicated accurately?

2. Is the information communicated clearly?

3. Is the information made meaningful and interesting to the audience?​

​When you are delivering a speech...

1. Speeches about objects.

2. Speeches about processes.

3. Speeches about events.

4. Speeches about concepts.

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​Types of informative speeches

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An easiest form of speech to inform

• About objects (literally)

• For eg: Selling an iPhone.

• Concise & informative​

Speeches about objects

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An easiest form of speech to inform

• About objects (literally)

• For eg: Selling an iPhone.

• Concise & informative​

Speeches about objects

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1. Can be long; requires time to explain the process.​

2. Has to be either chronological​ or topical.

Speeches about processes

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1. Anything that happens, report it.

2. Same as objects & processes, but focuses more on events.​

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Speeches about events

1. Anything that happens, report it.

2. Same as objects & processes, but focuses more on events.​

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Speeches about events

• A belief; a theory; an idea; a principle

• The most abstract (super detailed) & most complex

• For eg: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Speeches about concepts

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• Needs to pay attention to details, i.e.: the terms / key words used, examples, illustrations etc.

Speeches about concepts

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• Don't over/underestimate the audience's knowledge.

• Be relatable (don't go overboard)

• Don't be too technical (use a lot of jargons)

• Avoid Abstraction (basically, storytelling)

• Personalize your ideas. (Be human)

• Be creative