KINDS OF SPEECH

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of Week 10, you should be able to:
1. Determine the kinds of speech.
2. Apply strategies in organizing a speech.
3. Deliver a speech.

Out of Class Activities

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Kinds of Speech
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Impromptu Speech

Time differentiate impromptu speech from other types of speech. When you are called to
deliver an impromptu speech, you have limited preparation time. On-the-spot or impromptu
speaking is indeed a challenge.

Strategies

1. Use a virtual outline to structure your talk or response. Below are some examples:
a. Past, Present, Future

Example: In the past, I was not comfortable doing impromptu speaking because I
could not think right away of what to say maybe because of nervousness and limited
preparation time. At present, however, I am enjoying it because I constantly practice
and keep on participating in any speaking situation. In the future, I look forward to
teaching others how to tackle impromptu speech situation.

b. Point-Reason-Example/Explanation-Point

Example:
Point: I love Facebook
Reason: Two reasons are: it helps me easily reconnect with old
friends and it makes me more updated of the
happenings around me.
Example/Explanation: Through Facebook, I am able to contact my old friends
in other countries, and reminisce about wonderful
memories of the past. It is such a joy to reconnect with
them. Also, through posts on Facebook, I keep abread
of the current events, which have implications for my
role as a citizen of this nation.
 Point: Facebook, indeed, is a useful social network site. That
is why I love it.

c. Opening, Rule of three, Clincher

Example:
Opening: Every time I see homeless families, it breaks my heart.
That is why I have been inspired in doing three little
things to help alleviate the poor conditions of these
families.
Rule of Three: First, I feature them in my writings which I submit to
editors for publication. I highlight their sad and bad
experiences living in the streets as well as their
dreams and aspirations in life. Second, I actively
participate in organizing and facilitating livelihood
programs for them. Finally, I join the series of
campaigns and awareness activities on fighting
poverty by different non-profit organization.
Clincher: These three are my baby steps toward achieving my
vision of freeing this nation from the bondage of
poverty.

2. Keep your speech brief and to the point.

3. Do not apologize or say “So sorry, I’m not really good at giving impromptu
speeches,” or “I’m sorry I don’t know what to say. I have no idea.” Avoid saying
something that will affect your credibility as a speaker.
4. If you need time to process what to say, begin by greeting your audience.
Acknowledge their presence and thank them for coming to the presentation.
5. Read. Read a lot so you are always well-informed of the happenings and
knowledgeable about any topic.
6. Create or recreate a story. In this sense, use your imagination and make up a story.
7. Speak slowly and clearly. Take a deep breath and stay calm.

Power Tips for Effective Impromptu Speech Delivery

Before the Speech Smile. Just smile.
Relax by thinking positive things. In mind, keep telling
yourself “I am a brilliant speaker. I will nail this
presentation.”
Identify your purpose.
Choose an appropriate structure for your speech.
Start outlining in your head. Focus on what to say.
During the Speech When you are called, keep composed, walk slowly to the
lectern or center stage or microphone.
When necessary, shake hand with the one who introduced
you.
As you stand to deliver, maintain eye contact, and begin
right away with your opening statements.
Part of your opening is greeting your audience.
From your initial idea to the next, use appropriate
 transitional devices. Examples are, first-second, third,
before-after, then-now, initially-finally, etc.
Observe the appropriate and effective non-verbal cues.
Observe time limit.
After the Speech Say thank you.
Return to your place comfortably.

Informative Speech

There are several instances where you are asked to provide information about yourself,
family, school, or any specific topic through a speech. This type of speech is the informative speech
whose primary aim is to help your listeners understand and remember the information you
present, discuss, or explain.

Types of Informative Speech

Types Descriptions Specific Purpose
Examples
Speech about This focuses on Yourself To inform the audience about my
objects or tangible items background, interests, and
people like gadgets, ambitions.
product,
structures, or
people. Visual Sherlock Holmes To inform the audience about the
aids may be profile including traits, and
necessary. abilities of this fictional character.

New iPhone To inform the audience about the

model features and capabilities of this
new phone model.

Manila Cathedral To inform the audience about the

history and geological features if
Manila Cathedral.
Speech about This focuses on First Aid To inform my audience on how to
processes a process or give first aid to someone who
sequence of suffers from an ankle sprain.
events.
Visual aids are
necessary.
Speech about This focuses on Cosplay To inform the audience about the
events an event that preparations made by cosplayers.
happened, is
happening, or
might happen
in the future.
Speech about This focuses on Public-Private To inform the audience about the
concepts beliefs, Partnership advantages and disadvantages of
 knowledge, PPP.
theories,
principles, or
ideas.

Organizational Pattern

A. Chronological Pattern. This can be used if you want to present a history or evolution, or
development of your topic in a sequential order, from past up to the present, beginning
to end.

1. Introduction
1.1 attention-getter
1.2 thesis statement/ Main point
2. body
2.1 step A, year A, first
2.2 step B, year B, second
2.3 step C, year C, third
2.4 step D, year D, fourth or finally
3. conclusion
3.1 summary of the points
3.2 memorable statement

B. Spatial/Topical/Categorical Pattern. This can be used if you want to inform your

audience about the main features, descriptions, or categories of your topic.

1. Introduction
1.1 attention-getter
1.2 thesis statement/ main point
2. Body
2.1 feature A, description, first category
2.2 feature B, description B, second category
2.3 feature C, description C, third category
2.4 feature D, description D, fourth or final category
3. Conclusion
3.1 summary of the points
3.2 mmeorable statement

C. Cause-Effect Pattern. This can be used if you want to show the causal relationship of an
event or phenomenon.

Single Cause-Multiple Effects

1. Introduction
1.1 attention-getter
1.2 thesis statement/main point highlighting the cause of an event or phenomenon

2. Body
2.1 efefct A
2.2 effect B
2.3 effect C
 2.4 effect D
3. Conclusion
3.1 summary of the points
3.2 memorable statement

Single Effect-Multiple Causes

1. Introduction
1.1 attention-getter
1.2 thesis statement/main point highlighting the effect of an event or phenomenon
2. Body
2.1 cause A
2.2 cause B
2.3 cause C
2.4 cause D
3. Conclusion
3.1 summary of the points
3.2 memorable statement

Multiple Causes-Multiple Effects

1. Introduction
1.1 attention-getter
1.2 thesis statement/main point stating the multiple causes and effects of an event or
phenomenon
2. Body
2.1 cause A
2.2 cause B
2.3 cause C
2.4 effect A
2.5 effect B
2.6 effect C
3. Conclusion
3.1 summary of the points
3.2 memorable statement

Domino Effects

1. Introduction
1.1 attention-getter
1.2 thesis statement/main point stating the domino effects of an event or phenomenon
2. Body
2.1 cause A
2.2 effect A
2.3 cause B
2.4 effect B
2.5 cause C
2.6 effect C
3. Conclusion
3.1 summary of the points
3.2 memorable statement
 D. Comparison-Contrast Pattern. This can be used if you want to compare objects, events or
concepts underscoring their similarities and differences,

Block
1. Introduction
1.1 attention-getter
1.2 thesis statement/main point highlighting the cause of an event or phenomenon
2. Body
2.1 object/event/concept A
2.1.1 comparison point A
2.1.2 comparison point B
2.1.3 comparison point C
2.2 Object/Event/Concept B
2.2.1 comparison point A
2.2.2 comparison point B
2.2.3 comparison point C
3. Conclusion
1.1 summary of the points
1.2 memorable statement
Point-by-point
1. Introduction
1.3 attention-getter
1.4 thesis statement/main point highlighting the cause of an event or phenomenon
2. Body
2.1 comparison point A
2.1.1 object/event/concept A
2.1.2 object/event/concept B
2.2 comparison point A
2.2.1 object/event/concept A
2.2.2 object/event/concept B
2.3 comparison point A
2.3.1 object/event/concept A
2.3.2 object/event/concept B
3. Conclusion
a. summary of the points
b. memorable statement

In Class Activities

Persuasive Speech

Present a 2-minute speech based on the provided products.