Welcome to your fourth speech!
Travel Agent Speech
Our class is going on a vacation. Money is no object, but we only have two weeks. You are being
considered as our travel agent. Your job is to construct an interesting speech to inform (not
persuade) the class about an interesting destination. Maybe we will hire you!
The purpose of this speech is to practice using research and visual aids. You will research a
destination and create a PowerPoint to use in your speech. Remember, your destination needs to be
respectful and school-appropriate.
Here is what you need to do:
1. Select an interesting destination. Look at your Interest Inventory (numbers 6, 11, 14, 18).
2. Research your destination. You need to have four different sources.
3. Create a PowerPoint as your visual aid. You may not read your PowerPoint. Use the tips.
4. Construct an MLA Works Cited.
5. Write an outline and turn this in on the due date: ______________________________.
6. Practice.
When you give your speech, follow this format:
I. Introduction
A. Get your audience’s attention.
B. Give your audience a reason to listen.
C. Get your audience to trust you.
D. Give your audience the main idea.
TRANSITION
II. Body
A. Main Idea 1 - Use a road sign.
1. Subpoint
2. Subpoint
B. Main Idea 2 - Use a road sign.
1. Subpoint
2. Subpoint
C. Main Idea 3 - Use a road sign.
1. Subpoint
2. Subpoint
D. Main Idea 4 - Use a road sign.
1. Subpoint
2. Subpoint
III. Conclusion
A. Bring closure to your speech and let us know that you are finishing. Use a road sign.
B. Restate and review your four steps.
C. Conclude with a memorable statement.
Length requirement: 6-7 minutes
Extra information: You may use one index card. You need to write your own specific purpose and
central idea. You must include the culture as one of your main ideas.
SAMPLE OUTLINE: TRAVEL AGENT SPEECH
NOTE: YOU MAY NOT USE THIS TOPIC
Name: Goofy
Audience Analysis: My audience is made up of about twenty college students aged from around
eighteen to twenty-one. In addition, there is one college Speech instructor.
College can be a stressful environment and learning about a magical place like
Walt Disney World can ease some of that stress. Walt Disney World relates to
my audience because almost everyone has heard of Walt Disney World. Also,
everyone has an imagination and an inner child that can appreciate the work of
Walt Disney.
Topic: Walt Disney World
General Purpose: To inform
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the people, history, and construction involved with
Walt Disney World
Central Idea: Walt Disney World is a magical and interesting place with a rich history.
Practice Time: 6:35
I. Introduction
A. Walt Disney once said, “If you can dream it, you can do it. Always remember that this whole thing was
started with a dream and a mouse.”
B. Everyone has an imagination. SOURCE 1: Disney World Trivia – 4% amateur photographs
C. I have traveled to Walt Disney World and admired Disney’s work.
D. Today, I am going to inform you about the people, history, construction, and culture involved with Walt
Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
TRANSITION: Now that you’ve had a taste of the magic, let’s start with the famous Walt Disney.
II. Body
A. Main Idea 1: People; Walt Disney
1. SOURCE 2: USA Today September 2005 – becoming part of the story
2. Biographical information
B. Main Idea 2: History; Epcot
1. Creation
2. SOURCE 3: Disney– end of “City of Tomorrow”
C. Main Idea 3: Construction; Magical Kingdom
1. SOURCE 4: Walt Disney World Magic - utilidors
2. Castle
D. Main Idea 4: Culture
1. Hong Kong Disneyland
2. Epcot foods
III. Conclusion
A. Therefore . . .
B. Today I have informed you about Disney World’s people, history, construction, and culture.
C. Remember that this whole thing was started with a dream and a mouse.
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Vocal Delivery
Physical Delivery
PowerPoint
Sources
Time
Outline
Works Cited
Practice Log
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5-Excellent
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Travel Agent Practice Log
Directions: Please complete this chart in its entirety. Therefore, you will need to practice at least five
times. Please have a parent/guardian sign for each time you practiced to verify. You must practice
in front of your parent/guardian at least one time.
Date
Practice Time
Parent/Guardian Signature
This box will be signed to verify
that you practiced on your own.
Parent/Guardian Signature
This box will be signed if you
practiced in front of your
parent/guardian.
Travel Agent Speech Critique
This essay starts with a critical review of your Travel Agent speech.
First Half
The first thing you need to do is to think about your performance. Then after reviewing my
comments on your grade sheet, I would like you to write a critique of your “performance.” Tell me
how you feel you did. I want you took at both the content and your delivery.
Second Half
What have you learned so far in the class? Discuss what you have learned about yourself, your
friends, and general information. Is this class helping your learning in any way?
Length requirement: 1 page
Extra information: You must use MLA format. You may use “I.”
RUBRIC
Part I: Critique
Part II: Growth
MLA Format
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Bugs Bunny
Mrs. Supplee
Speech
20 March 2012
Travel Agent Speech Critique
I. Critique
II. Learning