Demonstration Speeches

Demonstration Speeches

Above all else – demonstration speeches are SPEECHES!

They have: An introduction A body A conclusion They have transitions And, they have supporting evidence.

They should NOT have dead air time!

Demonstration Speeches

Teaches. . .Provides answers to the question “How do

you do that?”Also known as “how to” speech.Type of informative speech.

Attention Getter and Memorable Close

Even though you are showing the audience how to do something, you still need an enticing attention getter (an introduction) and a memorable close (conclusion).

Preparing a Demonstration Speech

What are the required steps or stagesWhat comes first?What’s absolutely essential?Which step is easiest?Which step is hardest?What does the audience already know how to do?Where will the audience be most likely to get

confused?Which step takes the most time?Which take very little time?

Think first. . .

Organizing a Demonstration Speech

Organize steps in order.Clarify and simplify difficult steps.Think about the physical space of the room.Don’t forget to put stage directions on your

index cards or outline.

Then plan. . .

Audience Participation

Only use audience participation that is practiced ahead of time or is highly controlled.

Be in control. . .

Don’t Assume You Know

Just because you are demonstrating something you know how to do…doesn’t mean you can automatically explain it to an audience.

Think again. . .

Visual Aids

What actual objects will you need.What gaps will you need to fill in.Practice working with your props.

Plan again. . .

Abstract versus Concrete

Abstract Topics: Challenge is to make it visual.

Concrete Topics: Challenge is to make it new and different.

Avoid potholes. . .

Condensing Time

Prepare several different versions of the items at different points in the process.

Create stages. . .

Answer THE Two Audience Questions

Why should I care?Why should I believe you?

Practice Canon is Key

Rehearsal is one of the keys to delivering an effective demonstration speech.

Sample Speech Ideas

How to make a margaritaHow to make a travel reservationHow to play fantasy footballHow to sing a songHolding a Paintball GunHitting a Golf Ball

Sample Speech Ideas

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip CookiesHow to choose a Fishing PoleHow to shop for bargainsHow to Make a CollageBraiding HairMaking a PiñataTable Dressed to Impress

Sample Speech Ideas

How to Wrap a PresentHow to get a traffic ticket reducedHow to Wax Your CarHow to BowlOreo Cookie Chocolate CheesecakeHow to buy a carHow to choose a bottle of wineHow to stay awake in class

Sample Speech Ideas

Five steps to college successHow to make an Easter basketHow to choose a petHow to Play EuchreHow to make a Cheat SheetPepperoni BreadHow to read palms

Sample Speech Ideas

Making preservesHow to make a pizzaHow to have the perfect weddingHow to get good creditHow to catch a footballAnatomy of a root canalDecorating a Christmas Tree

Sample Speech Ideas

How to read BrailleHow to fix an electrical outletHow to juggleHow to kick the habitHow to talk to a teenagerStuffed ShellsThe basics of spacklingArt of Self DefenseSuccessful Interviewing

Sample Speech Ideas

BMX SafetyHow to give a bad giftHow to airbrushHow to clean a fish tankHow to remove stainsHow to dance the TangoBetting on horseracing

Sample Speech Ideas

Becoming an effective speakerHow to surfHow to make a reservationHow to design a newspaper adHow to play roulette

Sample Speech Ideas

How to Water BoardHow to play tennisHow to play basketballHow to do Indoor Rock ClimbingHow to SnowboardHow to make a CosmopolitanHow to make a Holiday WreathHow to make a My Space

Sample Speech Ideas

How to make BlondiesHow to make a PowerpointHow to handle Rude PeopleHow to make a PizzaHow to make an Ice Cream SundaeHow to get a Tongue PiercingHow to make a Scrapbook

Sample Speech Ideas

How to Get PromotedHow to play Indian Sport CricketHow to Bath a DogHow to Make JewelryHow to play Paintball

Sample Speech Ideas

How to Lose WeightHow to make Chocolate Chip CookiesHow to Set the TableHow to make Sweet Potato PieHow to Clean SneakersHow to make Fudge Brownies

Sample Speech Ideas

How to play Fantasy FootballHow to Design your dream houseHow to be a HeroHow to Text MessageHow to Make Dirt PuddingHow to Buy a DiamondHow to make Paper SnowflakesHow to Change a Dirty Diaper

Sample Speech Ideas

How to take a shower in the woodsHow to Roll Spanish “R’s”How to Rock OutHow to make CeramicsHow to wax a snowboardHow to make a music collection

Demonstration Speeches

Make sure you choose a topic that is narrow or big enough that you can actually demonstrate it in 5-8 minutes.

Can your topic be broken down into steps? If not, think again!

Prepare ahead of time non-essential steps.No dead air time!Modify the demonstration.Have a completed sample.Don’t talk to you visual aid.Preprint & hand out later directions or recipe.

Demonstration Speeches – con’t.

Include your audience.Don’t use jargon or technical terms. Or,

explain! ! !No last minute volunteers – plan ahead!Make sure it is a speech –

Introduction Body Conclusion Transitions Supporting Evidence

Practice, practice, practice!