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Speech Outline: The Three Cs of Down Syndrome

General purpose: To inform

Speech goal: In this speech, I am going to familiarize the audience with the three Cs of Down syndrome: its causes, its characteristics, and the contributions people with Down syndrome make. Fundamentals of Speech Communication Paper.

Introduction

1. In our lifetime, we will encounter many people who, for a variety of reasons, are “different.”
2. Today I want to speak to you about one of those differences—Down syndrome.
3. Why do I want to talk about this topic? Because I have a daughter who has Down syndrome.
4. In this speech, I will discuss with you the three Cs of Down syndrome. (Slide 1: Causes, Characteristics, and Contributions)

Body

1. To begin, let it be understood what causes Down syndrome.

1. Although Down syndrome is a genetic condition, it is not hereditary.
   1. People with Down syndrome have 47 chromosomes instead of the normal 46 (https://www.nads.org/w).
   2. Thisextrachromosomeiscausedbyarandomerrorincelldivisionwithin chromosome 21 prior to conception. (Slide 2: Chromosome 21)
   3. Although individuals do not inherit the mutant chromosome 21, so neither parent is to blame, once a couple has a child with Down syndrome, the likelihood of reoccurrence with the same two parents is increased. (Slide 3: Genetic but Not Inherited)
2. There are approximately 350,000 people living in the United States with Down syndrome.
   1. Down syndrome occurs in one of every 800 live births, and an unknown number of fetuses with Down syndrome are aborted each year.
   2. Women over the age of 35 are most likely to produce chromosome 21–altered eggs, but most children with Down syndrome are born to younger mothers because younger women have a greater percentage of babies. Fundamentals of Speech Communication Paper.

Transition: Now that you know what causes Down syndrome, I want to describe the key physical and mental differences that people with this syndrome have.

1. People with Down syndrome differ from others both physically and mentally.

1. People with Down syndrome look different, and this syndrome also can create a number of physical health problems. (Slide 4: Characteristics: Physical and Health Differences)
   1. The major physical differences are facial, such as a flat face, slanted eyes, and a large tongue in conjunction with a small mouth, but people with Down syndrome also experience low muscle tone.
   2. The major health concerns include heart defects, hearing loss, vision loss, and a weaker immune system.
2. Second, people with Down syndrome are also mentally different, experiencing developmental delays, cognitive impairments, and emotional precociousness. (Slide 5: Characteristics)
   1. The delayed developmental characteristics of Down syndrome are speech, cognitive, and motor skills.
   2. The cognitive developmental characteristics of children with Down syndrome are varied among children with Down syndrome.
   3. People with Down syndrome are emotionally precocious.

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Transition: Now that you understand what Down syndrome is and how people with the syndrome differ from others, I would like to explain the special and unique ways that people with Down syndrome contribute to others.

III. People with Down syndrome positively affect their families and communities. (Slide 6: Contributions)

1. What are the positive contributions people with Down syndrome make in families?
   1. Families with a child who has Down syndrome often include a tighter marriage and more compassionate siblings.
   2. Families with a child who has Down syndrome also tend to experience a higher degree of acceptance in their communities.
2. People with Down syndrome contribute to their communities.
   1. Children with Down syndrome who are mainstreamed in classrooms teach their peers to value differences.
   2. Many adults with Down syndrome in the workplace are role models of dedication and perseverance.

Conclusion

1. To review, now you know that Down syndrome is caused by a preconception change in chromosome 21 that causes people with Down syndrome to be physically and mentally different, and you also know that many people with Down syndrome make positive contributions to society.
2. So, the next time you encounter someone with Down syndrome, I hope you’ll remember what you have learned so you can enjoy getting to know this person rather than being afraid.

Works Cited

Faragher, Rhonda. “Down Syndrome: It’s a Matter of Quality of Life.” Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 49 (October 2005):761–765. Academic Search Premier. BSCOE Host Research Databases. Collin County Community College District. Accessed October 7, 2005. www.web27.epnet.com.

Helders, Paul. “Children with Down Syndrome.” 2005: 141. Academic Search Premier. EBSCOE Host Research Databases. Collin County Community College District. Accessed October 7, 2005. www.web27.epnet.com.

National Down Syndrome Society. “Information and Resources.” Accessed October 7, 2005. www.ndss.org. Fundamentals of Speech Communication Paper.

National Association for Down Syndrome. Accessed October 7, 2005. www.nads.org. Rietveld, Christine. “Classroom Learning Experiences by New Children with Down Syndrome.” Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability 30 (September 2005): 127–138. Academic Search Premier. EBSCOE Host Research Databases. Collin County Community College District. Accessed October 7, 2005. www.web27.epnet.com.

sample informative speech outline

 

COM 114: Fundamentals of Speech Communication

Assignment 2: Informative Speech Outline 15%

Tasks/ Instructions

• Choose one of the topics below.
• Write an informative/process speech outline, with complete sentences (350-450 words).
• Follow the sample speeches on Moodle.
• Use at least two sources and provide a list of references.

 

Choose one of these topics:

1. The importance of proper stretching before a workout
2. The purpose of the United Nations

 

Student Name:

ID:

 

Title of the speech

 

General goal of the Speech

 

Specific goal of the speech

 

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1.      Introduction: attention getter, listener relevance, speaker credibility, thesis statement with three main ideas (Answer in complete sentences.)

A.    Attention getter:     B.     Listener relevance:       C.    Speaker credibility:     D.    Thesis statement with three main ideas:

 

2.      Body: three major ideas with several minor ideas, including examples, evidence, and explanations. (Answer in complete sentences.)

Body 1:         Body 2:         Body 3:

 

3.      Conclusion: main point summary, thesis statement, clincher. (Answer in complete sentences.)

Main point summary:     Thesis statement:     Clincher:

 

 

 

GRADING RUBRIC | INFORMATIVE SPEECH OUTLINE  15%
Criteria	Unsatisfactory	Poor	Satisfactory	Average	Good	Very Good
Outline: Provided format is followed, connections between ideas are logical, evidence directly supports the ideas, is written in full sentences, includes transitions, with little or no errors. Fundamentals of Speech Communication Paper.	0	2	5	7	8	10
Introduction: attention grabber is present, is related to the topic, and is creative; audience relevance is established; speaker credibility is explained; thesis is clear and tells the audience what three main points will be discussed.	0	2	5	7	8	10
Body: main points support the thesis, are well developed and supported by references to research, a link between the evidence and the claims has been established.	0	2	5	7	8	10
Conclusion: transition to the conclusion is indicated; the main points have been briefly noted; synthesizes the information from the body of the speech; a link has been provided to the attention getter and/or closing thought in a creative, memorable way.	0	2	5	7	8	10
Use of Language: is clear, and accurate, has effective transitions and signposts. Grammar is appropriate to communicate meaning clearly; Spelling and punctuation accurate; carefully checked.	0	2	5	7	8	10
TOTAL POINTS                                                                       __________    X 2 = __________%
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