Journal Topic for Thursday, April 16th:

What do you know about process speeches? Have you ever given a process speech before? If so, what was it on? How did it go? If not, what do you think would be the easiest? The hardest?

Process/Demonstration Speecho Type of informative speech.o Teaches. . .o Provides answers to the question “How do you do

that?”o Also known as “how to” speech.

Process/Demonstration Speecho Above all else – demonstration speeches are

SPEECHES!o They have:

o An introductiono A bodyo A conclusiono They have transitionso And, they have supporting evidence.

o They should NOT have dead air time!

Process/Demonstration Speecho Make sure you choose a topic that is narrow or big enough that you

can actually demonstrate it in 5-8 minutes.o Can your topic be broken down into steps? If not, think again!o Prepare ahead of time non-essential steps.o No dead air time!o Modify the demonstration.o Have a completed sample.o Don’t talk to you visual aid.o Preprint & hand out later directions or recipe.

Process/Demonstration Speecho Include your audience.o Don’t use jargon or technical terms. Or, explain! ! !o No last minute volunteers – plan ahead!o Make sure it is a speech –

o Introductiono Body o Conclusiono Transitionso Supporting Evidence

o Practice, practice, practice!

Process/Demonstration Speecho Even though you are showing the audience how to do

something, you still need an enticing attention getter (an introduction) and a memorable close (conclusion).

Think first. . .o What are the required steps or stageso What comes first?o What’s absolutely essential?o Which step is easiest?o Which step is hardest?o What does the audience already know how to do?o Where will the audience be most likely to get confused?o Which step takes the most time?o Which take very little time?

Preparing your speech:

Then plan. . .o Organize steps in order.o Clarify and simplify difficult steps.o Think about the physical space of the room.o Don’t forget to put stage directions on your

index cards or outline.

Preparing your speech:

Think again. . .o Just because you are demonstrating something

you know how to do…doesn’t mean you can automatically explain it to an audience.

Don’t Assume You Know

Plan again. . .o What actual objects will you need.o What gaps will you need to fill in.o Practice working with your props.

Visual Aids/Props

Avoid potholes. . .o Abstract Topics: Challenge is to make it visual.o Concrete Topics: Challenge is to make it new

and different.

Abstract vs. Concrete

Create stages. . .o Prepare several different versions of the items at different points in the process.

Condensing Time

1) Why should I care?2) Why should I believe you?

Answer the Audience Questions:

Sample Speech IdeasHow to make a margaritaHow to play fantasy footballHow to sing a songHolding a Paintball GunHitting a Golf Ball

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip CookiesHow to choose a Fishing PoleHow to shop for bargainsHow to Make a CollageBraiding HairMaking a PiñataTable Dressed to Impress

Sample Speech IdeasHow to Wrap a PresentHow to get a traffic ticket reducedHow to Wax Your CarHow to BowlOreo Cookie Chocolate CheesecakeHow to buy a carHow to choose a bottle of wine

How to stay awake in classFive steps to college successHow to make an Easter basketHow to choose a petHow to Play EuchreHow to make a Cheat SheetPepperoni BreadHow to read palms

Sample Speech IdeasMaking preservesHow to make a pizzaHow to have the perfect weddingHow to get good creditHow to catch a footballAnatomy of a root canalDecorating a Christmas Tree

How to read BrailleHow to fix an electrical outletHow to juggleHow to kick the habitHow to talk to a teenagerStuffed ShellsThe basics of spacklingArt of Self DefenseSuccessful Interviewing

Sample Speech IdeasBMX SafetyHow to give a bad giftHow to airbrushHow to clean a fish tankHow to remove stainsHow to dance the TangoBetting on horseracing

Becoming an effective speakerHow to surfHow to make a reservationHow to design a newspaper adHow to play roulette

Sample Speech IdeasHow to Water BoardHow to play tennisHow to play basketballHow to do Indoor Rock ClimbingHow to SnowboardHow to make a CosmopolitanHow to make a Holiday Wreath

How to make BlondiesHow to make a PowerpointHow to handle Rude PeopleHow to make a PizzaHow to make an Ice Cream SundaeHow to get a Tongue PiercingHow to make a Scrapbook

Sample Speech IdeasHow to Get PromotedHow to play Indian Sport CricketHow to Bath a DogHow to Make JewelryHow to play Paintball

How to Lose WeightHow to make Chocolate Chip CookiesHow to Set the TableHow to make Sweet Potato PieHow to Clean SneakersHow to make Fudge Brownies

Sample Speech IdeasHow to play Fantasy FootballHow to Design your dream houseHow to be a HeroHow to Text MessageHow to Make Dirt PuddingHow to Buy a DiamondHow to make Paper Snowflakes

How to take a shower in the woodsHow to Roll Spanish “R’s”How to Rock OutHow to make CeramicsHow to wax a snowboardHow to make a music collection How to Change a Dirty Diaper

Requirements- Bradley must approve your topic!- 4-8 minutes in length- Follow exact process- Multiple props/visuals; how many depends on your topic!- Remember all requirements of Informational Speech; review

notes!- Outline due next Wednesday (4/22/15) at beginning of class