Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region XI
DIGOS CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Digos City

GRADE 8 – ENGLISH

QUARTER 4 – WEEK 6 May 7, 2021

LearningCompetency:
 Deliver a self-composed speech using all the needed speech conventions.

OBJECTIVES:

Define Informative Speech;

Identify the main elements in writing an informative speech, the structure and outline of an
informative speech and the five-step method for improving delivery;
Compose a topic outline;
Write an informative speech; and
Deliver a self-composed speech.

Content:
Deliver a self-composed speech.

LearningResources:
• English Grade 8 Modules

INTRODUCTION MODELING / GUIDED INDEPENDENT APPLICATION

TEACHING PRACTICE PRACTICE
Motivation:
Say: “SAY YOU… SAY ME”
The teacher will flash 2 pictures and let the students compare the 2 photos.
Speaker 1:

Speaker 2:

 Give the students some time to process the photos.

 Ask them about the photos you showed.
 Let them write their answers in their English Notebook.
 Questions:

1. What can you say about the two speakers?

2. Who do you think is more effective: Speaker 1 or Speaker 2? Why?

Addressing Motive Questions:

1. What can you say about the two speakers?

 I can say that the two speakers showed different emotions when trying to deliver a
speech. (Possible answer)
2. Who do you think is more effective: Speaker 1 or Speaker 2? Why?
 I think that Speaker number 2 is more way effective compared to Speaker number
1. It’s because speaker 2 showed confidence while delivering a speech, projecting
positive gestures that caught the attention of the audience while, speaker 1 was
doubtful and anxious talking in front.

INTRODUCTION MODELING / GUIDED INDEPENDENT APPLICATION

TEACHING PRACTICE PRACTICE

What is an Informative Speech?

An informative speech is written to provide interesting and useful information to

increase the knowledge of your audience. This might involve providing information about
a person, an animal or an object. It might center on information regarding a process, a
'How-to' speech, e.g. How to Surf the Internet.
The Main Elements to Writing an Informative Speech
The main elements to writing a successful and effective informative speech are to
convey your knowledge and your ability to explain the subject:

 Knowledge - Establish credibility by demonstrating expertise and knowledge of the

subject - conveying information, presenting ideas, facts and statistics to adequately
inform the audience about the subject
 Key Points - Repeat all the key points to ensure maximum knowledge retention.
 Interest - Conveying the subject with enthusiasm and including unusual facts or
anecdotes about the subject
The Structure and Outline of an Informative Speech

 Your Opener - Give the opening, ice-breaker or attention grabber.

 Introduction - Tell them what the speech is about and what your main points will be.
 Knowledge - Establish credibility by demonstrating expertise and knowledge of the
subject - conveying information, presenting ideas, facts and statistics to adequately
inform the audience about the subject.
 Confirmation - Confirm and repeat the key points.
 Conclusion - Try to end with a memorable punch line or positive statement.

The Five-Step Method for improving Delivery

Step 1: Read aloud your full-sentence outline. Listen to what you are saying and adjust your language to
 INTRODUCTION MODELING / GUIDED INDEPENDENT APPLICATION
TEACHING PRACTICE PRACTICE

Here is an example of a short informative speech about COVID-19 by the

director of the WHO last March 20, 2020

Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening, wherever you are. Every day, COVID 19 seems to reach a
new and tragic milestone. More than 210,000 cases have been reported to WHO, and more than 9,000 people have lost
their lives. Every loss of life is tragedy. It’s also motivation to double down and do everything we can do to stop
transmission and save lives. We also need to celebrate our successes. Yesterday, Wuhan reported no new cases for the
first time since the outbreak started. Wuhan provides hope for the rest of the world, that even the most severe situation
can be turned around. Of course, we must exercise caution so the situation can be reversed.

One thing we are learning is that although older people are the hardest hit, younger people are not spared. Data
from many countries clearly show that people under 50 make up a significant proportion of patients requiring
hospitalization. Today I have a message for the young people: you are not invincible. This virus could put you in hospital
for weeks, or even kill you. Even if you don’t get sick, the choices you make about where you go could be the difference
between life and death for someone else.

I’m grateful that so many people are spreading the word and not virus. As I keep saying, solidarity is the key to
defeating COVID-19, not only solidarity between countries, but also between age groups. Thank you for heeding our
call for solidarity.

Answer the following questions and write your answers on the space
provided.

1. Based from the statistics given, how many cases of COVID-19 were
recorded as of March 2020?

2. What have you learned in the information given about COVID-19 for the
young people?
 3. What new information did you acquire after reading the speech?

Answers:
1. Based from the statistics given, how many cases of COVID-19 were
recorded as of March 2020?
 Based on the statistics given, there were more than 210,000 cases have been
reported to WHO and recorded as of March 2020.
2. What have you learned in the information given about COVID-19 for the
young people?
 One thing that I have learned is that although older people are the hardest hit, younger
people are not spared. The data from many countries clearly show that people under 50
make up a significant proportion of patients requiring hospitalization. and the speaker
said, “Today I have a message for the young people: you are not invincible.”
3. What new information did you acquire after reading the speech?
 The new information that I did acquire after reading the speech was this virus
could put you in hospital for weeks, or even kill you. Even if you don’t get sick,
the choices you make about where you go could be the difference between life
and death for someone else.

INTRODUCTION MODELING / GUIDED INDEPENDENT APPLICATION

TEACHING PRACTICE PRACTICE
My Speech Outline
Say:
Directions: Before writing your self-composed speech, you must first create a topic outline. This way you
can easily arrange all the necessary subtopics and the supporting details of your speech. First, decide
which main topic you intend to deliver based from the previous activity. Write the topic inside the
template and fill in the blanks with the list of things you may say about your chosen topic or the
subtopics.

Topic:

Opener:

Body:

Conclusion:

Example Answer: TOPIC

 OPENER/INTRODUCTION
A

BODY

CONCLUSION

INTRODUCTION MODELING / GUIDED INDEPENDENT APPLICATION

TEACHING PRACTICE PRACTICE
Say: Now you are ready to compose your own speech using your speech outline. Do not forget
to use the checklist provided as your guide in writing. I know you can do it! (50 points)
Directions: Complete your speech entries. Make sure that you have supplied each part with
the message that you truly wish to convey. Choose 1 of the following applications for you to
create your self-composed speech.
 PowerPoint Presentation
 Microsoft Word
 Self-composed speech written in a legal-size bond paper
 Must be sent through Facebook messenger or via email at
[email protected]

(Speech Title)

Checklist in Writing your Speech

Topic Choice
 Have you chosen a topic that's appropriate for the audience?
 What is your real intention? In an informative speech you must take a neutral position.
 Have you chosen a topic that is narrow enough to allow you to cover it in depth in a 3-
to-5- minute speech?
 Have you chosen a topic that will present us with new information?
 1. What is Informative speech?
 An informative speech is written to provide interesting and useful
information to increase the knowledge of your audience. This might
involve providing information about a person, an animal or an object. It
might center on information regarding a process, a 'How-to' speech, e.g.
How to Surf the Internet.
2. What are the main elements in writing an informative speech?
The main elements to writing a successful and effective informative
speech are to convey your knowledge and your ability to explain the
subject:

 Knowledge - Establish credibility by demonstrating expertise and

knowledge of the subject - conveying information, presenting
ideas, facts and statistics to adequately inform the audience about
the subject
 Key Points - Repeat all the key points to ensure maximum knowledge
retention.
 Interest - Conveying the subject with enthusiasm and including
unusual facts or anecdotes about the subject
3. What
Summary are
/ Take the structure and outline of an Informative Speech?
Away:
The Structure and Outline of an Informative Speech

 Your Opener - Give the opening, ice-breaker or attention grabber.

 Introduction - Tell them what the speech is about and what your main
points will be.
 Knowledge - Establish credibility by demonstrating expertise and
knowledge of the subject - conveying information, presenting ideas,
facts and statistics to adequately inform the audience about the
subject.
 Confirmation - Confirm and repeat the key points.
 Conclusion - Try to end with a memorable punch line or positive statement.
4. What are the five-step method for improving delivery?
The Five-Step Method for improving Delivery
 Step 1: Read aloud your full-sentence outline. Listen to what you are saying and
adjust your language to achieve a good, clear, simple sentence structure.
 Step 2: Practice the speech repeatedly from the speaking outline. Become
comfortable with your keywords to the point that what you say takes the form of
an easy, natural conversation.
 Step 3: Practice the speech aloud. Rehearse it until you are confident you have
mastered the ideas you want to present. Once you know the content, you will find
the way that is most comfortable for you.
 Step 4: Practice in front of mirror, tape record your voice practice, and/or present
your speech to a friend. You should be looking for feedback on the rate of
delivery, volume, pitch, non-verbal cues such as gesture, card usage if you have,
and eye contact.
 Step 5: Do a dress rehearsal of the speech under conditions as close as possible to
those of the actual speech.
5. What new realizations do you have about writing a self-composed speech?
 My new realization that I do have about writing a self-composed speech is I
need to know the process of writing a speech before it will be delivered. I must
follow the elements, the structure or even the outline in order to compose an
organize speech.
6. As a student, how do think delivering a self-composed speech helps in developing
your speaking skills?
 Delivering a self-composed speech helps in developing my speaking skills in
such that, I can communicate with confidence and preparedness to my audience
when I was the one creating the speech. Thus, in order for me to be a confident
speaker, I must train myself on how to be an effective and efficient one.
7. Do you see the significance of delivering a speech? How can it help you improve as
a language learner? Explain your answer.
  Yes, I see the significance of delivering a speech because vivid language helps
your listeners create strong, distinct, clear, and memorable mental images.
Good vivid language usage helps an audience member truly understand and
imagine what a speaker is saying. Two common ways to make your speaking
more vivid are through the use of imagery and rhythm.

ASSIGNMENT:
Say: Speech Indeed
Directions: With the know-how on informative speech delivery, showcase how well you can
deliver an informative speech. Use your self-composed speech from the previous activity
and record a video of yourself delivering your speech. This will be submitted to your
teacher for evaluation. You may send your output through Facebook Messenger or via
email.
Be guided by the rubrics below:

INFORMATIVE SPEECH DELIVERY RUBRIC

Introduction: 8 Points
Introduction caught audience's attention (2)
Introduction gave a clear, specific purpose of the speech (2)
Introduction established credibility (2)
Introduction previewed main points (2)

Body: 8 Points
Body was well organized; speaker wasn't rambling and repeating self (2)
Main points (three) were obvious (2)
Main points were supported using facts, examples, and statistics (2)
Transitions were used between points; speech was easy to follow (2)

Conclusion: 6 Points
Conclusion restated the central idea (2)
Conclusion summarized/reviewed main points (2)
Conclusion had a call to action or memorable statement (2)

Delivery: 13 Points

Eye contact was on entire audience (1)

Posture was good, legs weren't crossed, no swaying or leaning on podium (1)
Gestures and body language complemented ideas (1)
Did not read notes or memorize speech (1)
Voice was loud enough to hear, didn't drop off at end of sentences (1)
Not monotone, used emphasis & enthusiasm, voice was conversational (1)
Fillers (um, uh, and, you know, like, etc.,) were minimal; slang was not used (1)
Rate of speech was good; did not speak too quickly or too slowly (1)
Correct grammar, pronunciation; articulation was clear. (1)
No gum or chewing (1)
Time: 3 Points
Met speech time requirement (2-3 minutes)
Total Points:
 Prepared by:

Mia Cristialen D. Pan

English 8 Teacher

References:
Textbook
Anama, Gina A.; Anna Lea A. Davide; Ricardo Ador Dionisio; Lerma L. Flandez; Armi Victoria A. Fiangaan;
Marcelino E. Ibañez; Gizelle V. Laud; Jovelyn A. Lita; Roselyn D. Mujal; Christine H. Pepito; Prudencia M. Sanoy;
Grace Annette B. Soriano; Peter S. Tentoco III; Riza R. Zuñiga. Voyages in Communication: Learning Material
Grade 8 English. Pasig City: Department of Education, 2013, 570-576.

Online
“The Informative Speech” 2017, Date Accessed: January 28, 2021, Retrieved from: http://www.famous-speeches-
and-speech-topics.info/speech-topics/informative-speech.htm

“Tips for Effective Delivery” Amy Gaffney, Date Accessed: January 28, 2021, Retrieved from:
https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/centers/oralcommunication/guides/tips-for-effective-delivery

World Health Organization. “WHO Director-General’s Opening Remarks at the Media Briefing on COVID- 19.”
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opening-remarks-at-the-media-briefing-on-covid-19 20-march-2020
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