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Hello, So i have a speech tomorrow and I don’t know what to. say it…

Hello, So i have a speech tomorrow and I don’t know what to. say it in a good way, this what my teacher said to what I should fix my outline and speech. Please see chapter 5 for information on the general purpose and specific purpose. What you wrote in the general purpose is actually a great specific purpose statement. Chapter 15 has information on categories of informative speaking. You need to underline two of the five pieces of information that you would use to reference your “in your speech. Everything else looks good. The book is called: “The Art of Public Speaking” by Stephen E. Lucas. I really just need help on what to say and improve what I have.  Thanks 

 Here is a reference: youtube.com/watch?v=mUZuSH-gRO8 

 

This is my outline for my speech about how to surf. I need to use it and turn it into a informative speech 

 

Topic Idea: Surfing

 

Category of Informative Speaking: Explanation

 

General Purpose: To inform the audience about the fundamentals of surfing.

 

Specific Purpose: To explain the key techniques involved in paddling, footwork on the board, and how to get up on the board in surfing.

 

Central Idea: Surfing is a dynamic water sport that requires mastering essential skills such as paddling, footwork, and getting up on the board, and understanding these fundamentals is crucial for any aspiring surfer.

 

Main Point 1: Paddling

          Subpoint 1: The importance of paddling technique

          Subpoint 2: Proper body positioning during paddling

          Subpoint 3: Utilizing paddling for wave selection

Main Point 2: Footwork on the Board

          Subpoint 1: Balance and weight distribution

          Subpoint 2: Navigating the board while riding a wave

          Subpoint 3: Turning and maneuvering on the board

Main Point 3: How to Get Up on the Board

          Subpoint 1: The prone position and timing

          Subpoint 2: The transition to a kneeling position

          Subpoint 3: The final push to standing up

 

Explanation:

Use the quote at the beginning of your informative speech.

 

Quote: “Surfing involves an experience of self-transcendence that is shared via the interaction of local participants and mediated through the global dissemination of images of the sublime.”

 

Author(s): Mark Stranger

Author(s) Credentials: Mark Stranger is a consultant sociologist. This article draws on his doctoral research, which was undertaken through the University of Tasmania’s School of Sociology and Social Work. He has worked as a tutor in the field of social change theory, cultural studies, sport, leisure, and tourism.

Organization/Publication: . International review for the Sociology of Sport

Title: The aesthetics of risk: A study of surfing

Year: 1999