An original speech that provides information to, rather than persuading, the audience, it is enhanced by the ability to use visual aids as well. These speeches describe, clarify, illustrate, or define an object, idea, concept, or process. Examples: “Rolls” “Minimalism,” “Costco is a Cult” or “Boxes.”
Rules:
The competitor presents a memorized informative speech composed by him/herself and not used during a previous Regional Qualifying or State Tournament. A student may not use the same speech or topic in Informative Speaking and Original Oratory.
An informative speech is an original speech designed to explain, define, describe, or illustrate a particular subject. The general purpose of the speech is for the audience to gain understanding and/or knowledge of a topic. Any other purpose such as to entertain or to convince shall be secondary.
The use of audio/visual aids is optional. Audio/visual aids may or may not be used to supplement and reinforce the message. During the presentation, no electronic equipment is permitted. Electronic equipment is anything that plugs in or runs on battery or solar power. The use of live animals or any additional people as visual aids is not allowed during the speech. Items of dress put on and removed during the course of the presentation are considered costumes and may not be part of the contestant’s presentation. Visual aids may not violate law (weapons, drugs, etc.) The host school is not responsible for providingany facilities, equipment, or assistance in a contestant’s use of visual aids. Expedient set up and take down of aids is expected. If a visual aid displays published pictorial material, the source must be included in the work-cited page but does not need to be cited orally.
A speaker holding a manuscript or notes will be ranked last.
Effective speeches provide new information or perspectives on a topic, including those that are widely known. The responsibility for choosing a worthwhile topic rests with the contestant.
The speaker must be truthful. A fabricated topic may not be used. Any non-factual reference, including a personal reference, must be so identified.
There is no minimum time but the speaker may not exceed 10 minutes, but a 30 second grace period will be given.
Event Checklist:
Boards (AKA Visual Aids)
Stand for your boards
Pencil and notebook for reflections
Try to know who you are competing against in your round
Figure out what room you will be performing in
Some Tips From People Who Have Excelled in this Event:
This is the experimental & creative side of speech, so make it interesting, fun & something you are passionate about! This is your 10 minute speech to inform literally anyone & everyone about something that resonates well within you. So let it be both informative & brilliantly executed, after all, you chose this topic for a reason! <3
- Chris Rivera
Watch past videos to get ideas for your visuals.
- Chinmayi Mutyala
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