Persuasive Speech

I. Introduction

A. Attention Getter:

B. Audience Relevance:

C. Speaker Credibility:

D. Thesis:

E. Preview:

Transition to first main point:

II. Body

A. Main Point 1: Problems

1. Sub point 1: Problem 1

2. Sub point 1: Problem 2

Transition (signpost, summary, preview):

B. Main Point 2: Causes

1. Sub point 1: Cause 1

2. Sub point 2: Cause 2

Transition (signpost, summary, preview):

C. Main Point 3: Solutions

1. Sub point 1: Solution 1

2. Sub point 2: Solution 2

Transition and signal closing:

III. Conclusion

A. Restate Thesis: Copy-paste from Introduction

B. Review Main Points: Review the Main Ideas and highlight the most critical finding in each

C. Tie Back to Introduction with Memorable Closer: End with a statement not a question