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Informative Speech Preparation Worksheet

1. Name: Guershon Adolphe,

2. What is the topic of your speech? Single Parenting

3. Why is it appropriate for you? I lived it, and people are still experiencing this responsibility

4. Why is the topic appropriate for your audience? To inform them about, and to get familiar, some might be able to relate.

5. How is your topic narrowed to conform to the time limits for the speech assignment?

6. What is the specific purpose statement? To inform my audience about the constant struggle and challenges that single parents face daily.

7. Can you answer yes to all the questions on the Specific Purpose Checklist on p. 85 of your text?

8. What is your central idea?

9. Can you answer yes to all of the questions on the Central Idea Checklist on p. 90 of your text?

10. What method(s) of gaining attention do you use in the introduction?

11. How do you establish your credibility in the introduction?

12. Write the preview statement you will use in your introduction?

13. Can you answer yes to all of the questions on the Speech Introductions Checklist on p. 182 of your text?

14. What method of organization (e.g. speeches about concepts - topical order) do you use in the speech?

15. State in full sentences the main points to be developed in the body of your speech?

16. Can you answer yes to all of the questions on the Main Points Checklist on p. 170 of your textbook?

17. What steps have you taken to adapt the content of your speech so it will be clear and interesting to your audience (be specific)?

18. What methods of reinforcing your central idea do you use in your conclusion?

19. Can you answer yes to all questions on the Speech Conclusion Checklist on p. 191 of your textbook?