Persuasive Speech

Persuasive Speech

Worth 20% of your Final Grade 6-8 minutes (Pay particular attention to time)

You are expected to demonstrate your knowledge of preparing and presenting a Persuasive Speech with the goal of creating, reinforcing, or changing people’s beliefs or actions. Persuasive speakers take on the role of promotor or proponent, advocating a particular view on a topic they want their designated audience to adopt. As a persuasive speaker, you will need to become an expert on your topic and you will need to argue for a specific position you want the audience to accept. Persuasive speakers voice and clear position on their topic, whereas informative speakers remain neutral.

What’s needed?

 A minimum of 8 outside sources The sources must be cited in your speech. The sources must be included on your outline and Works Cited Page

 Visual aid (PowerPoint or a poster)

 Speaking outline that includes: o Introduction (Gain attention, reveal the topic, establish credibility,

preview of main points)  Your Introduction paragraph can be in full sentences

o Body (Provide 2-5 main points)  The body of your speech can be in short phrases

o Conclusion (Signal ending, recap main points, refer back to your attention device)

 Your conclusion paragraph can be in full sentences o Works Cited Page

**Don’t forget to add transitions between the Introduction, Body, Conclusions, and each main point!

 Complete Sentence outline that includes: o Introduction (Gain attention, reveal the topic, establish credibility,

preview of main points)  Must be in full sentences

o Body (Provide 2-5 main points)  Must be in full sentences

o Conclusion (Signal ending, recap main points, refer back to your attention device)

 Must be in full sentences o Works Cited Page