Go Vote

1. Strengthen or weaken audience attitudes, beliefs or values

2. Change audience attitudes, beliefs or values

3. Motivate to action

PLANNING

1) Formulate a thesis and specific purpose suitable for a persuasive speech. (Thesis statement).

2) Analyze the class and list how your topic can relate to your audience. (Relevance statement).

3) Determine why you are a good person to talk about this subject. (Credibility statement).

4) Identify the most appropriate organizational pattern you want to use to present your speech.

5) Craft an introduction that grabs the attention of the audience and familiarizes them with your topic/purpose.

6) Outline what you will cover in your persuasive speech. (Preview)

7) Acknowledge the opposition’s viewpoint, if appropriate. (Meet Objections).

8) Identify 2-3 main points to support your thesis and support them with logical, motivational and credible appeals. (Body).

9) Craft a conclusion that summarizes your main ideas and brings the speech to a close with a memorable thought.

10) Use 3-5 outside references to support your ideas. These references should be cited within the presentation of the speech, not as an addendum. TWO SCHOLARLY SOURCES

11) Prepare a convincing PowerPoint to support your thesis/position.

12) Speaker must be prepared to answer 1-2 questions from an opposing side

WORKSHEET/OUTLINE

1) If you want feedback before your presentation, develop a Preliminary Speech Outline based on the worksheet below and make an appointment to discuss with instructor, NO LATER THAN JULY 16

2) References must be included at the end of your outline. (ON A SEPARATE SHEET, BUT SAME DOCUMENT)

3) APA style must be used. (points will be deducted for no style usage)

PRACTICE

1) Practice by becoming an expert on your topic; know BOTH sides of the issue.

2) Practice delivery out loud (Suggestion: Record the rehearsal speech)

3) Practice involving the audience in some way. Create immediacy!

4) Include in your speech the answers to questions the audience would ask, if they could.

5) Practice being a professional.

6) Have fun!

ROUGH DRAFT OUTLINE DUE, JULY 10 POWER POINT FEEDBACK, JULY 16 (Not Required) PRESENTATION DUE, JULY 21

BASIC PARTS OF A SPEECH

The Basic Persuasive Speech

I. THE INTRODUCTION

A. Attention-Getter/First focus - A quote, statistic or startling statement, etc. to focus the audience on your presence and presentation. Pause…let it sink in before continuing. (Also establish a rapport or common ground with audience to maintain their attention).

B. Thesis - One statement summarizing your main idea.

C. Preview statement - A sentence listing the specific points (a,b,c, etc) you will discuss to support your thesis (explain your map to your destination).

D. Relevance - A sentence informing the audience about why they should listen to your topic. (Consider the diversity of backgrounds and opinions in the room).

E. Credibility - A sentence explaining why the audience should listen to you speak about the topic. What makes you qualified?

II. THE BODY

A. Acknowledge Validity of Opposition/ Meet Objections (optional)

1. Example/Evidence/Supporting statement (with explanation of relevance as needed)

2. Example/Evidence/Supporting statement (with explanation of relevance as needed)

B. Second point (or Reason)

1. Example/Evidence/Supporting statement (with explanation of relevance as needed)

2. Example/Evidence/Supporting statement (with explanation of relevance as needed)

C. Third point (or Reason)

1. Example/Evidence/Supporting statement (with explanation of relevance as needed)

2. Example/Evidence/Supporting statement (with explanation of relevance as needed)

III. THE CONCLUSION

A. Restate thesis

B. Summarize main points

C. Final memorable thought/Call to action

NOTE : No new information should be given in the conclusion

TYPE OUTLINE on a separate sheet & include references (in APA format). **Do not type on this sheet for your FINAL OUTLINE**

Persuasive Speech Worksheet

The purpose of this speech is to inform the audience about…

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I. THE INTRODUCTION

A. Attention-getter ________________________________________________________________

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B. Thesis (Main idea) _______________________________________________________________________

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C. Preview statement (Major/supporting points to be discussed)

1. _____________________________________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________________________________

3. _____________________________________________________________________________________

D. Relevance statement (Why audience should to listen to your speech) _______________________________________________________________________________________

E. Credibility statement (Why audience should listen to or believe you) _______________________________________________________________________________________

II. THE BODY

A. First Point: Acknowledge Validity of Opposition/Meet Objections (optional) _______________________________________________________________________________________

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1. _____________________________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________________________

B. Second point ____________________________________________________________________________

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1. _____________________________________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________________________________

C. Third point ______________________________________________________________________________

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1. _____________________________________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________________________________

III. THE CONCLUSION

A. Restate thesis____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________

B. Summarize main points ____________________________________________________________________

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C. Final Memorable thought/Call to Action_______________________________________________________

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Persuasive Speech Evaluation

Name _____________________________________________________________________________ Date_______ Grade __________

My Purpose is to get the Audience to ___________________________________________________

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Outstanding Very Average Weak

Good Acceptable Comments

1. Attention-Getter 5 4 3 2 1 ________________________________

2. Credibility/Relevance 5 4 3 2 1 ________________________________

3. Persuasiveness 5 4 3 2 1 ________________________________

4. Use of logical/emotional appeals 5 4 3 2 1 ________________________________

5. Organization of Information 5 4 3 2 1 ________________________________

· Thesis Statement

· Preview Statement

6. Command of Information/Clarity 5 4 3 2 1 ________________________________

· Transitions

7. Use of References 5 4 3 2 1 ________________________________

8. Use/ Choice of Visual Aids 5 4 3 2 1 ________________________________

9. Choice of Words 5 4 3 2 1 ________________________________

· Grammar

· Vocal Interrupters

· Creative/Professional words

10. Conclusion 5 4 3 2 1 ________________________________

· Review

· Summary

· Final Thought

11. Outline/Purpose Fulfilled 5 4 3 2 1 ________________________________

PRESENTATIONAL STYLE

12. Gestures, Posture 5 4 3 2 1 ________________________________

13. Eye Contact 5 4 3 2 1 ________________________________

14. Space & Logistics 5 4 3 2 1 ________________________________

15. Voice control-Variety, Rate, Volume 5 4 3 2 1 ________________________________

16. Confidence & Poise 5 4 3 2 1 ________________________________

17. Appropriate Expression 5 4 3 2 1 ________________________________

18. Audience Rapport 5 4 3 2 1 ________________________________

19. Professional Attire (BUSINESS) 5 4 3 2 1 ________________________________

20. Time Management __________ 5 4 3 2 1 ________________________________

(-1pt for every .30 seconds over)

OVERALL Score _____ _____ _____ _____ ____ Total 100 -_____ =_______

Strengths: I was convinced because _____________________________________________________________________

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Challenges: I would be more persuaded if you _________________________________________________________

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