Topic of speech will be on Sharks  You will be doing your “Speaking to Inform” speech. Take your time and WRITE YOUR SPEECH FIRST ON A WORD DOCUMENT. THEN WRITE YOUR SPEECH ON INDEX CARDS AND PRACTICE YOUR SPEECH UNTIL YOU MEMORIZE IT. YOUR WRITTEN SPEECH MUST BE THE SAME AS THE SPEECH RECORDED IN THE VIDEO. Outline Example General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience of the benefits of the proposed youth center. Central Idea: The youth center will offer teenagers a safe, social, flexible, and free place to spend their time. Main Points: I. The youth center will offer a range of activities in a safe environment. II. The youth center will provide social networks for youths from all walks of life. III. The youth center will operate most hours of the day and night. IV. The youth center will be free and open to everyone. Informative Speech Preparation Worksheet 1. What is the topic of your speech? Why is it appropriate for you? 2. Why is the topic appropriate for your audience? 3. Is your topic narrowed to conform to the time limits for the speech assignment? 4. What is your specific purpose statement? 5. Can you answer yes to all the questions on the Specific Purpose Checklist on page 85 of your textbook? __________ 6. What is your central idea? 7. Can you answer yes to all the questions on the Central Idea Checklist on page 90 of your textbook? __________ 8. What method(s) of gaining attention do you use in the introduction? 9. How do you establish your credibility in the introduction? 10. Write the preview statement you will use in your introduction. 11. Can you answer yes to all the questions on the Speech Introduction Checklist on page 182 of your textbook? __________ 12. What method of organization do you use in the speech? 13. State in full sentences the main points to be developed in the body of your speech. 14. Can you answer yes to all the questions on the Main Points Checklist on page 170 of your textbook? __________ 15. What steps have you taken to adapt the content of your speech so it will be clear and interesting to your audience? Be specific. 16. What method(s) of reinforcing your central idea do you use in the conclusion? 17. Can you answer yes to all the questions on the Speech Conclusion Checklist on page 191 of your textbook? __________ Purchase answer to see full attachment Tags: informative speech sharks Speaking to Inform Student has agreed that all tutoring, explanations, and answers provided by the tutor will be used to help in the learning process and in accordance with our company’shonor code & terms of service.