BREAK THROUGH SPEECH
for the art of communication
Informative Speaking
This event involves students delivering a well-researched, factual speech on a specific topic, aimed at educating the audience with clear and organized information.
In Informative Speaking, students deliver a self-written, ten-minute speech on a topic of their choosing. The speech is delivered from memory. An Informative is not simply an essay about the topic— it is a well researched and organized presentation with evidence, logic, and sometimes humor to convey a message. Given students may be doing Informative for the entirety of the school year, they will want to find a topic that they can keep fresh and engaging for extended periods of time and that is current and relatable to audience members.
What’s unique about Informative Speaking?It is the only NSDA main event in which students write a speech designed to educate, not to advocate or persuade. Plus, it allows for visual aids! Learn more about Informative SpeakingLog in and watch a roundTake an introductory course on coaching Informative SpeakingAccess MS Informative Speaking lesson plans
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