Read, Watch & Write Your Informative Speech
Read the "Informative Speech Examples" article and watch the video on the organizational patterns of informative speeches.
Using what you learned, write your own informative speech about 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, then complete and submit Assignment A.
Assignments & resources
Pick one organizational pattern
A strong informative speech follows a single, obvious structure. Choose the one that best fits your message about the book:
- Topical — group by sub-topic, e.g. the three habits you found most useful.
- Chronological — walk through the habits in order, or your journey applying one.
- Cause & effect — show how a habit (cause) leads to a result (effect) in a teen's life.
- Problem & solution — name a common teen struggle, then the habit that addresses it.
Self-check rubric — before you submit
Score your draft against each criterion. If any is a "no," revise before you submit.
- Clear purpose — a listener could state your main message in one sentence.
- One pattern — the speech follows a single, obvious structure (above).
- Evidence from the book — at least two specific references or examples from 7 Habits.
- Strong open & close — an attention-getter in the first 30 seconds and a memorable final line.
- Audience fit — language and examples match teen listeners.
Closing Assessment
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1. Which organizational pattern did you choose for your informative speech, and why?
2. Add the URL of your completed Activity 5 — Assignment A.