DEMONSTRATION SPEECH
The goals of your demonstration speech could be: to demonstrate a process and give the
audience information while using Powerpoint. Or to show how to do something, how
something is done, how to make something, or how something works with a Powerpoint.
-- Start your speech writing process with selecting some demonstration topics. If you
can't come up with good public speaking topics for a demonstrational presentation
speech, then use the subjects listed below for inspiration.
-- Ask yourself: Which of your choices have enough potential to offer your audience
valuable information?
-- Therefore analyze your audience. Especially for demonstration speech topics:
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Who are they - demographics?
What are their interests?
What do they like?
What are their needs?
Why they are going to be gathered? This will have a lot to do with the topic that you
choose.
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If you are speaking to a group of people who is there because they are taking a
class and therefore wants to learn about what you are saying, you will teach them
more in depth.
If you are speaking to a small group who has gathered just to be entertained,
you'll give them more entertaining ideas and speeches.
If you are speaking to people who are coming to you for assurance, you'll give
them that with your top topic idea.
-- Topics and Ideas
Use this list of demonstrative speech topics to develop your own topics for a
demonstrative speech. It can be anything you like. As long as you are able to present the
steps of the demonstration or process speech topics. Start with one of these example
phrases for setting up demonstrative ideas:
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How To Make ...
How To Fix ...
How To Use ...
How To Do ...
How ... Works
How ... Is Done, Produced or Made
Try it with other verbs. Like the demonstration speech topics below. Just vary and tweak.
How:
to cook a pie - or what ever you like to cook :-)
to tie a tie
to be a vegetarian
to fix a flat tire
to create a Halloween mask
to clean your car
to print a digital photo
to eat oysters
to register for voting
to read music notes
to learn playing the guitar
to use your breath when you sing
to make your garden full of flowers year around
to build a good web site
to clean your swimming pool
to clean your golf clubs
to make a fast summer salad
to make a new candle of old ones
to make a water-color
to build a shed
to prevent injury
to knot a carpet
to stop thinking
to speak Italian
to become a good actor
to become a famous film star
to write a film script
to make honey
to blow glass
to train your brains
to greet Japanese people
to start a bed & breakfast
to become the president
to make a dish (appetizer, main course or dessert)
to snow board
to board in sand
or How :
do air bags work.
apply table manners.
asphalt cement is made.
do batteries work.
to investigate a black box.
do boomerangs work.
do bulletproof vests work.
to deliver an effective speech.
to make the best doughnuts.
to organize a prom night.
to find a good roommate.
to lose weight safely.
to build a compost bin.
an artificial pacemaker stimulates a heart.
perfumes are designed.
to prepare for a job interview.
to register a trademark or patent.
to overcome fear of public speaking.
personalized rubber stamps are made.
speedometers measure speed.
thermometers work.
antique barometers work.
to get rid of roaches, mice and other pests.
topographic maps are made.
And so on...
-- Sample outline
Your Purpose
Determine the specific purpose of your speech topics. State it in one simple sentence. For
example: I want to demonstrate how to ___ .
Your Central Idea
Determine the central idea of your demonstration speech text. In other words: a clear
demonstration speech topic statement. Describe what your demo presentation is about
and why you want to share it.
Example: It is important to preserve family recipes and this project is the best way in
which to do that.
How to Introduce Your Demonstration Speech
Once you have decided on a demonstration speech topic, write an attractive, effective and
interactive attention getting introduction.
Think about these sample introductions:
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Tell them what you are going to teach them.
Tell them why you choose to demonstrate this topic.
Then tell them why your listeners should know how to do it.
Tell them that they are going to do it themselves in a couple of minutes and that
the only thing your audience have to do is follow your instructions.
Your Demonstrative Speech Topics Outline
Background information/History: Before presenting and demonstrating step by step, do
some research on your topic, give us some background information on your “object”,
“concept”: its history, its first appearance or traces, where it came from, who started it,
why, how many types, etc. Better be thorough!
Outline the steps of your topic. Show the activities or moves you have to make in a
logical chronological order. Describe the details. Be clear. Don't think the audience will
understand your demonstration speech topics immediately.
Conclude each step. Do the demonstration process topic checks on the main points
(attached) before you jump to the next step of this demonstrational speech topics tutorial.
How to Conclude:
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Transition: A sentence signaling to the audience the end of the body part of the
speech and the beginning of the concluding part of the speech.
Paraphrasing of the Main Points: Restatement of your main points and ideas
and emphasis on those parts of your speech you really want your audience to
remember.
Closing Statement: A final sentence (it may be presented in the form of a
rhetorical question), where you make your lasting impact on the audience
Last page of your Power point. Sources: cite all your sources!
-- Delivery of your Demonstration Speech
First and for all: think about the rules and time limit of the public speaking assignment.
Plus apply these eight public speaking speech tips for delivering your demonstration
speech topics:
1. Visual aids, like objects, actual items, models or drawings can help you.
2. Include personal stories and examples to illustrate your topics for a demonstrative
speech.
3. Provide each audience member materials and ingredients to practice with (if your topic
lends itself to it).
4. Insure everyone is participating.
5. Look around you and see if your audience is following you.
6. Ask yourself if someone in the audience has to assist with your demonstration.
7. Close your speech with a memorable summary or with a clear call to action.
8. Ask if there are any questions about your demonstrative speech topic ideas.
Now you've developed a blueprint for good demonstration speech topics!