What Is It?
A demonstration speech is an informative speech in which a speech presents step-by-step directions to an audience about how to do or how to make something. The speaker carefully demonstrates every step of the process. The information the speaker presents is enhanced by the speaker’s use of visual aids and movements and gestures.
Your demonstration speech should be between 5 - 10 minutes in length and must use one or more visual aids. The speech will be scored out of 100 points. Rubric will evaluate vocal and physical delivery as well as content, use of visual aids, appropriate length, and preparation.
Your demonstration speech should be between 5 - 10 minutes in length and must use one or more visual aids. The speech will be scored out of 100 points. Rubric will evaluate vocal and physical delivery as well as content, use of visual aids, appropriate length, and preparation.
How Do I Select a Topic?
Choose a topic that interests you and can be demonstrated in between 5 to 10 minutes.
- Select a topic that you can easily provide visual aids.
- Select a topic that will be relevant and interesting to the majority of your classmates.
- Avoid obvious or trivial topics. If most people in the audience already know how to complete the process you are demonstrating, then there is no need for you to demonstrate it, unless you are demonstrating a totally new and different way to do so.
- Avoid any topic that is too complicated. If the process cannot be broken down into simple and distinct steps, or would take too much time to demonstrate, pick something else.
- Avoid any process that cannot be easily demonstrated in our classroom. Consider constraints such as lack of space or equipment.
Structure of Speech
The speech must have an introduction, body, and conclusion.
Topic:
List of Needed Materials:
- Introduction should include:
- an interesting fact or statement -- an interesting or funny story
- a famous quotation
- a vivid description
- an interesting statistic
Thesis Statement:
- “Today, I will show you. . ." Today, I will demonstrate . . ."
Credibility:
- explain why you are qualified to demonstrate this process.
Preview of Main Points:
- “During my speech you will learn how to, point a, point b and point c.”
- Body
- Identify and describe the materials needed to complete this process.
- Include an explanation for each step involved / talk while you demonstrate
- Make sure steps are in chronological order.
- Define/demonstrate any terms that might be unfamiliar to your audience.
- Conclusion
- Memorable Closing Statement: leave your audience with something to think about. The best memorable closing
statement returns to the attention-getter.
- Transitions - plan a purposeful transition between each section of the speech
Sample Outline
How to make “Delicious! Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes”
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Attention Getter: Cheesy Cheesecake…that wonderful dessert that melts in your mouth and can include flavors ranging from key lime, to chocolate chip to blueberry!
B. Purpose Statement: I am here today, to demonstrate to you all how YOU, yes YOU can impress your friends at any party by bringing by a simple dessert that everyone will LOVE, Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes.
C. Credibility: This recipe was handed down from my grandmother and has been a part of all of our family gatherings for every holiday and occasion and I am now a professional at making this yummy treat.
D. Preview Statement: I will be covering two main points today. First, the materials/ingredients and second, the 10 simple steps to make this dessert.
TRANSITION: So now, let’s begin with my first point, preparing your materials/ingredients for this treat. But before we begin, make sure your hands are clean!
II. BODY
A. Materials/Ingredients: To begin, you will need the following materials:
1. Large Mixing Bowl
2. Hand Mixer/or Spoon
3. Measuring Spoons
4. Measuring Cups
5. Cupcake Pan
6. Can Opener
7. Cupcake Cups
8. Spoon
The ingredients you need are:
1. 2 8 oz. Packages of Cream Cheese (any brand preferred)
2. ¾ Cup of White Granulated Sugar
3. 1Table Spoon of Lemon Juice
4. 1 Tea Spoon of Vanilla Extract
5. 2 Eggs
6. I Box of “Nilla” Wafers
7. I Can of Cherry Pie Filling (you can also use other fruit flavors)
TRANSITION: Now that we know our ingredients, we can begin with our steps to making the recipe.
B. There are 10 simple steps to making this dessert.
Step 1: First, you must preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2: Second, in your large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract and eggs.
Step 3: With an electric hand mixer and/or spoon, mix all ingredients well until you get a smooth consistency.
Step 4: Line your cupcake pan with the cup cake foil/paper cups.
Step 5: Place a “Nilla” Wafer in each cupcake cup.
Step 6: Add approximately one spoonful of the cheesecake mixture on top of each “Nilla” Wafer. It will fill approximately ½ of each
cupcake cup.
Step 7: Place your pan in the oven and let bake for approximately 20 minutes.
Step 8: Remove and let cool either overnight and/or for a couple of hours.
Step 9: Once they are cool, open your pie filling can and place approximately 2 cherries on top of each cupcake.
Step 10: Enjoy!!
TRANSITION: Now, let’s go over what we did today.
III. CONCLUSION
A. Summary Statement: We learned how to make delicious Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes following the materials and ingredients along with the 10 easy steps.
B. Closing Statement: I hope that you will try to make this simple dessert and impress your friends who love cheesecake!
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Attention Getter: Cheesy Cheesecake…that wonderful dessert that melts in your mouth and can include flavors ranging from key lime, to chocolate chip to blueberry!
B. Purpose Statement: I am here today, to demonstrate to you all how YOU, yes YOU can impress your friends at any party by bringing by a simple dessert that everyone will LOVE, Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes.
C. Credibility: This recipe was handed down from my grandmother and has been a part of all of our family gatherings for every holiday and occasion and I am now a professional at making this yummy treat.
D. Preview Statement: I will be covering two main points today. First, the materials/ingredients and second, the 10 simple steps to make this dessert.
TRANSITION: So now, let’s begin with my first point, preparing your materials/ingredients for this treat. But before we begin, make sure your hands are clean!
II. BODY
A. Materials/Ingredients: To begin, you will need the following materials:
1. Large Mixing Bowl
2. Hand Mixer/or Spoon
3. Measuring Spoons
4. Measuring Cups
5. Cupcake Pan
6. Can Opener
7. Cupcake Cups
8. Spoon
The ingredients you need are:
1. 2 8 oz. Packages of Cream Cheese (any brand preferred)
2. ¾ Cup of White Granulated Sugar
3. 1Table Spoon of Lemon Juice
4. 1 Tea Spoon of Vanilla Extract
5. 2 Eggs
6. I Box of “Nilla” Wafers
7. I Can of Cherry Pie Filling (you can also use other fruit flavors)
TRANSITION: Now that we know our ingredients, we can begin with our steps to making the recipe.
B. There are 10 simple steps to making this dessert.
Step 1: First, you must preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2: Second, in your large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract and eggs.
Step 3: With an electric hand mixer and/or spoon, mix all ingredients well until you get a smooth consistency.
Step 4: Line your cupcake pan with the cup cake foil/paper cups.
Step 5: Place a “Nilla” Wafer in each cupcake cup.
Step 6: Add approximately one spoonful of the cheesecake mixture on top of each “Nilla” Wafer. It will fill approximately ½ of each
cupcake cup.
Step 7: Place your pan in the oven and let bake for approximately 20 minutes.
Step 8: Remove and let cool either overnight and/or for a couple of hours.
Step 9: Once they are cool, open your pie filling can and place approximately 2 cherries on top of each cupcake.
Step 10: Enjoy!!
TRANSITION: Now, let’s go over what we did today.
III. CONCLUSION
A. Summary Statement: We learned how to make delicious Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes following the materials and ingredients along with the 10 easy steps.
B. Closing Statement: I hope that you will try to make this simple dessert and impress your friends who love cheesecake!
10 Golden Rules
1. Choose a topic that can be reasonably covered in 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Use visual aids large enough for everyone in the audience to see.
3. Carefully set up all materials and cover the demonstration area (if necessary to avoid a mess) before beginning the speech. (The speaker will not be able to return to his/her seat to get needed items.)
4. Open all bottles and containers before beginning the speech.
5. Clearly explain and demonstrate each and every step of the process.
6. Keep talking during the entire speech. Be mindful of, “dead air.”
7. Keep speaking and demonstrating no matter what happens. Do not apologize for problems. An apology only draws attention to a mistake or problem.
8. Discuss variations or offer extra hints for success instead of demonstrating without speaking. Consider connecting your demonstration to a personal story to build credibility.
9. Show a finished product or process during the speech.
10. Clean up at the end of your speech.
2. Use visual aids large enough for everyone in the audience to see.
3. Carefully set up all materials and cover the demonstration area (if necessary to avoid a mess) before beginning the speech. (The speaker will not be able to return to his/her seat to get needed items.)
4. Open all bottles and containers before beginning the speech.
5. Clearly explain and demonstrate each and every step of the process.
6. Keep talking during the entire speech. Be mindful of, “dead air.”
7. Keep speaking and demonstrating no matter what happens. Do not apologize for problems. An apology only draws attention to a mistake or problem.
8. Discuss variations or offer extra hints for success instead of demonstrating without speaking. Consider connecting your demonstration to a personal story to build credibility.
9. Show a finished product or process during the speech.
10. Clean up at the end of your speech.
How Do I Complete This Assignment?
1. Decide on a topic that fits the criteria.
2. Make a list of required materials and from where you can obtain this material.
3. Make a list of steps. Think of alternatives.
4. Write your speech outline, using the example as a template.
5. Remember to include transitions.
6. Prepare the note card from which you will speak.
7. Gather all necessary materials and visual aids.
8. Practice, practice, practice! Time your speech.
2. Make a list of required materials and from where you can obtain this material.
3. Make a list of steps. Think of alternatives.
4. Write your speech outline, using the example as a template.
5. Remember to include transitions.
6. Prepare the note card from which you will speak.
7. Gather all necessary materials and visual aids.
8. Practice, practice, practice! Time your speech.