MODULE 2: Writing an Informative Speech

I. OVERVIEW 

Module 1 focused on the tips on how you can manage your stress and how to overcome
stage fright. In this module, we will discuss how to write one of the speech types, the
informative speech. You will also discover how you are going to get and put into writing
the data needed in sharing with your audience.

III. STANDARDS 

A. CONTENT STANDARD
The learner recognizes the rigors of crafting one’s speech.

B. PERFORMANCE STANDARD 
The learner proficiency delivers various speeches using the principles of effective speech
delivery.

C. VALUE STANDARD
The learner is able to appreciate the importance of studying communication and value human
interactions.  

IV. LEARNING TARGETS 

At the end of this module, you should be able to say, ‘I can…’

● define informative/expository speech;
● identify the appropriate organizational pattern for a chosen topic;
● construct an outline of Informative Speech; and
● create an informative speech with focus on audience profile, logical organization, word
choice and grammatical correctness.

VII. REFERENCES 

Bautista, A., & Ibanez, F. P. (2017). Oral Communication Effective Communication Skills for
Lifelong Learners (First Edition). TechFactors Inc.

Sipacio, P. J., & Balgos, A. R. (2016). Oral Communication in Context For Senior High School.
C & E Publishing, Inc.

Flores, R. (2016). Oral Communication in Context (First Edition). Rex Book Store.

Retrieved at http://faculty.washington.edu/ezent/impo.htm (Accessed November 22,

2021)

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 Using the bubble map below, share and write your thoughts about what an
informative speech is.

Processing:

1. Based from your answers, what are those topics that will fall under Informative
speech? What made you say that?
2. Do you agree that the most used speech type is the Informative speech? Why do
you think so?

To further understand our topic, read the given information below.

Informative Speech

• it means educational
• intends to teach particular subject matters to a group of audience
• The audience is expected to learn useful and interesting things that have to do
with specific topics of interest such as significant people of today or those from
history , interesting places or any subject matters which the audience may need.
• Informative speech uses accurate data and appropriate illustrations of examples.

Choosing a Topic/Goal

• The ultimate goal of informative speeches is to inform and educate the audience
about a subject matter that is beneficial and noteworthy.
• the speaker should define, describe, announce or explain their subject matter
without taking sides or showing biases.
• the tone should not be argumentative; they do not intend to change the
audience's attitudes.

Types of Informative Speech

• Speech about objects or people

• This focuses on tangible items like gadgets, products, structures or

people. Visual aids may be necessary during the presentation.

Example

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 Topic: Yourself
Purpose/ Content: To inform the audience about your background,
interest, and ambitions.

• Speech about process

• This focuses on the process or sequence of events. Visual aids are

necessary

Example

Topic: First Aid

Content/ Purpose: To inform the audience about how first aid for an
ankle sprain is administered.

• Speech about events

• This focuses on an event that happened, is happening or might happen in

the future.

Example:

Topic: Martial Law

Content/ Purpose: To inform the audience about the impacts of Martial
Law on economy and politics.

• Speech about concepts

• This focuses on beliefs, knowledge, theories, principles or ideas.

Example:

Topic: Big Bang Theory

Content/ Purpose: To inform the audience about the development of the
Big Bang Theory

Organizational Patterns:

1. Chronological Pattern

This can be used if:

• you want to present the history,
• evolution or development of your topic in sequential order-
• from past to present or beginning to end.

Example: You can arrange your talk about an adventure chronologically:

“First, we took off at … Then we went on to… “ and so forth.

Format:

Introduction
a. Salutation
b. Attention Getter
c. Main Point/ Thesis Statement
Body
a. Event 1 and Supporting details
b. Event 2 and Supporting details
c. Event 3 and Supporting details
Conclusion
a. Summary of main points

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 b. Memorable Statement

Example Outline

Introduction
• Greetings
• Attention Getter
• Main Point
Body
A. Music Entertainment in 1970-1980
• Important Event #1
• Important Event #2
• Important Event #3
B. Music Entertainment in 1980-1990
• Important Event #1
• Important Event #2
C. Music Industry in 1990-2000
• Important Event #1
• Important Event #2
Conclusion
• Summary of main points
• Memorable Statement

2. Sequential Pattern

The information is arranged based on a step-by-step sequence that illustrates or

describes a specific process.

Example Outline:
I. Step One: Harvest the grapes

1. Harvesting procedure number one

2. Harvesting procedure number two

II. Step Two: Prepare the grapes

1. Preparation procedure number one

2. Preparation procedure number two

III. Step Three: Ferment the grapes

1. Fermenting procedure number one

2. Fermenting procedure number two

IV. Step Four: Press the grapes

1. Pressing procedure number one

2. Pressing procedure number two
V. Step Five: Age the wine

1. Aging procedure number one

2. Aging procedure number two

TOPIC: Step-by-Step Guide to Job Hunting

A. Introduction
• Salutation
• Attention Getter
• Main Point/ Thesis Statement
B. Body
Step 1. Find out about jobs
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 a. Supporting details
b. Supporting details/examples

Step 2. Prepare your resume

a. Supporting details
b. Supporting details/examples

Step 3. Search and apply for suitable jobs

a. Supporting details
b. Supporting details/examples

Step 4. Prepare for job interviews

a. Supporting details
b. Supporting details/examples

Step 5. Observe proper decorum in job interviews

a. Supporting details
b. Supporting details/examples

Step 7. Get a job offer

a. Supporting details
b. Supporting details/examples

C. Conclusion
• Summary of main points
• Memorable Statement

3. Cause and Effect

It focuses on two main points, the cause of a particular subject and its effects on
another.

Example Outline:

I. Causes of Conflict Escalation

1. Expanding the issues

2. Personal attack

II. Effects of these causes

1. Lose focus on original issue

2. Cycle of defensive responses
3. Win-Lose orientation
4. Negative emotions

TOPIC: Child Labor (EFFECT)

A. Introduction
• Salutation
• Attention Getter
• Main Point: Child Labor is caused by the following factors: poverty,
unemployment, and lack of education.

B. Body
I. Poverty (Cause 1)
a. Support 1
b. Support 2

II. Unemployment (Cause 2)

a. Support 1
b. Support 2

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 III. Lack of Education (Cause 3)
a. Support 1
b. Support 2

C. Conclusion
• Summary of main points
• Memorable Statement

4. Topical/ Logical Method

• Used when presenting an idea that has several other sub-ideas.

• Organizes information based on the different subtopics within a larger topic, or
the ‘types’ of things that fall within a bigger category.

Example Outline:

I. Red Wines

A. European

1. Bordeaux
2. Burgundy
3. Chianti

B. Californian

1. Cabernet Sauvignon
2. Pinot Noir
3. Zinfandel

II. White Wines

A. European

1. Bordeaux
2. Burgundy
3. Mosel

B. Californian

1. Sauvignon Blanc
2. Chardonnay
3. Riesling

TOPIC: Classic Pinoy Motion Pictures

A. Introduction
• Salutation
• Attention Getter
• Main Point

B. Body

I. Action Films
a. Support 1
b. Support 2

II. Drama
a. Support 1
b. Support 2
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 III. Indie Films
a. Support 1
b. Support 2
C. Conclusion
• Summary of main points
• Memorable Statement

Writing an Outline: Follow the given instructions below.

A. Choose a topic that you want to develop for informative speech writing.
B. Identify the appropriate organizational pattern applicable to your topic AND write
an OUTLINE of your speech.
C. Conduct research about the chosen topic.

Speech Writing Outline Checklist

Criteria Very Good Needs

Good Improvement

Introduction

· Captures audience attention

· Acknowledges purpose of

presentation

· Relates events to the audience

Body of the Speech

· Gives the major points

· Gives effective supporting

material

· Uses smooth connectors

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 Conclusion

· Summarizes major

points/memorable thought

· Ends speech smoothly/Sense of

Closure

Research

· includes credible articles and websites

· includes statements from experts on

your topic

· statements are quoted and paraphrased

Develop your outline into an informative speech.

*Note: Your outputs will be used for the next module (Speech Delivery-Reading from a
Manuscript)

Speech 4 3 2 1
Element

Topic The learners The learners The learners The learners

clearly identify were able to were able to were not able to
the topic identify a topic identify a topic identify a topic
appropriate to appropriate to appropriate to appropriate to
the target the target the target the target
audience. The audience. The audience. The audience. The
topic is also topic is also topic is topic is not
specific, timely specific, timely somewhat specific,
and relevant. and relevant. specific, timely untimely and
but irrelevant. irrelevant.

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 The reader can The reader can The reader can The reader
Purpose easily identify identify the somehow cannot identify
the purpose of purpose of the identify the the purpose of
the speech or speech or main purpose of the the speech or
main function of function of speech or main main function of
communication communication function of communication
(to inform). (to inform). communication (to inform).
(to inform).

The The The The

Introduction introduction introduction introduction introduction
completely and completely somehow does not contain
clearly includes includes includes salutation,
salutation, salutation, salutation, attention getter
attention getter attention getter attention getter and preview of
and preview of and preview of and preview of the topic.
the topic. the topic. the topic.

Body Each paragraph Each paragraph Each paragraph Each paragraph

clearly contains contains a contains a does not contain
a specific point specific point specific point a point and no
with 2-3 with 2-3 with 1 supporting
supporting supporting supporting details from
details and details and detail and credible sources
based from based from somehow based were given.
credible credible from credible
sources. sources. sources.

Conclusion The conclusion The conclusion The conclusion The conclusion

greatly challenged the challenged the does not
challenged the listeners, listeners, challenge the
listeners, contained a contained a listeners, does
contained a powerful statement but contain a
powerful statement and does not end statement and
statement and ended with a with a quote does not end
ended with a quote related to related to the with a quote
quote related to the topic. topic. related to the
the topic. topic.