Informative Speech Preparation Sheet
1. What is the topic of your speech? Why is it appropriate for you?
2. Why is the topic appropriate for your audience?
3. How is the topic narrowed to conform to the time limits for the speech assignment?
4. What is the specific purpose statement? Include on outline: see sample Informative online
5. What is your central idea?
6. What method(s) of gaining attention do you use in the introduction?
7. How do you establish your credibility in the introduction?
8. Write the preview statement you will use in your introduction.
9. What method of organization do you use in the speech?
10. State in full sentences the main points to be developed in the body of your speech.
11. What steps have you taken to adapt the content of your speech so it will be clear and interesting to your audience? Be specific.
12. What method(s) of reinforcing your central idea do you use in the conclusion?