You will create a speech as an introduction to the informative speech topic you chose.

1. Based on your Informative Speech Topic and 3 main points, develop an appropriate introduction that includes the following:
   1. Attention getting device
   2. Introduce topic clearly
   3. Significance statement/Motivate audience to listen
   4. Established credibility
   5. Preview remainder of speech
2. Create a 1- 1.5 minute speech. Keep the following in mind:
   1. You should deliver your speech extemporaneously from brief notes that occupy no more than one side of a single 4 x 6 note card.
   2. Do not read your speech, but use as much eye contact as possible.
   3. Practice, and time yourself.
   4. Refer to  Assignment 2: Introduction to Informative Speech [PDF]  Assignment 2: Introduction to Informative Speech [PDF] – Alternative Formats  for how your speech will be critiqued.