Instruction
*SAMPLE Informative Speech - Outline Format Please*
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Attention Getter:
1. My Peruvian Culture
2. New 7 Wonders of the Modern World
a) Machu Picchu
(1) Located in Peru
B. Purpose/Thesis Statement:
1. My purpose today is to inform you about Peruvian culture and its beautiful
mix of Hispanic and native traditions. C. Overview:
1. Cuisine 2. Attire 3. Music
D. Cite Sources Overtly:
1. Salazar, Daniel. “Why Peruvian Food Is so Good.” Global Volunteers,
a) Global Volunteers, 11 Oct. 2016, globalvolunteers.org/why-peruvian-food-is-so-good/. Accessed 29 June 2020.
2. Whiting, Connie. “What Kind of Clothing Do Peruvians Wear?” Our
a) Everyday Life, Leaf Group Ltd., 29 Sept. 2017, oureverydaylife.com/what-kind-of-clothing-do-peruvians-wear-12 079215.html. Accessed 29 June 2020.
3. Thyberg, David. “Famous People and Music in Peru.” USA Today, a) Gannett Satellite Information Network, Inc., 13 Mar. 2018,
traveltips.usatoday.com/famous-people-music-peru-11710.html.
Accessed 29 June 2020.
4. Paul, Keith, and Tina Paul. “9 Things To Know About Peru's Incredible
a) Culture.” TravelAwaits, Gateway Blend, LLC, 12 Mar. 2019, www.travelawaits.com/2468196/peru-incredible-culture-things-to- know/. Accessed 29 June 2020.
E. Transition to Body:
1. Peru is a very popular tourist attraction that they might want to visit one
day.
2. Peruvian food is very unique and really delicious that they will want to
taste it.
3. Learning about a new culture allows them to view life from a different
perspective.
II. BODY:
A. Peruvian Cuisine
1. Peruvian Cuisine History
a) Peruvian Food Undiscovered
(1) About 20 years ago
(2) Due to a lack of tourism
b) Tourism Increased
(1) Peruvian food gained popularity
c) Peruvian Food Transformation
(1) Gaston Acurio
(a) Visionary Chef
(b) Transformed common dishes into fine cuisine
2. Peru’s Restuarant Ranking
a) Top 1 & 2 Restaurants in Latin America
b) Total of 10 in Latin America’s Top 50 Restaurants
c) 2 in the World’s Top 10 Restaurants
3. Awards
a) World’s Leading Culinary Destination
(1) Won 8 years in a row (2) From 2012 to 2019
B. Peruvian Attire
1. Everyday Clothing
a) Ajotas
(1) Traditional Sandals
(2) Made from recycled tires
(3) Worn by men and women
b) Ponchos
(1) Hand-woven intricate design (2) Red with multi-color patterns (3) Generally worn by men
c) Chullos
(1) Multicolored Knitted Hat
(2) A child receives their first Chullo from their Father (a) Father would knit it himself
2. Festival Clothing a) Women
(1) Multi-Colored Pieces (a) Cape
(b) Shawl
(c) Hat
(d) Traditional Skirt
(i) Called Polleras
b) Men
(1) White Shirt
C. Peruvian Music
(2) Black Pants
(3) Colorful Waistbands (4) Hat or Chullo
III. CONCLUSION:
1. Traditional Huayno
a) Roots in the Pre-Columbian music of the highlands
b) Mostly played at festivals and weddings
c) Consists of hopping and stomping dance moves
d) Famous Artists
(1) Dina Paucar
(2) Alicia Delgado
2. Musica Criolla
a) Emerged along the Pacific coast of Peru
(1) Blended with the cultures of Spaniards and African slaves
b) Features African rhythms and Spanish guitars
c) Famous Artists
(1) Eva Ayllon
(2) Chabuca Granda
3. Chicha Music
a) One of the most popular hybrid genres
b) A fusion of rock, cumbia, and huayno
c) Focused around themes of poverty, heartbreak and life's many
struggles
d) Godfather of Chicha Music
(1) Chacalon
A. In conclusion, Peruvian culture is such a beautiful mix of Hispanic and native traditions.
B. Restate Main Ideas 1. Cuisine
2. Attire
3. Music
C. End with a vivid remark
1. “Since life is short and the world is wide, the sooner you start exploring it, the better” - Simon Raven