education 3

Persuasive Written Outline Structure

• Introduction

• Open with Impact: Interesting fact/story/activity/etc

• Thesis: your stance on the topic, and what you want the audience to do after your speech

• Body: At least 3 main points phrased as Yes or No questions

• 1st Main Point with details

• 2nd Main Point with details

• 3rd Main Point with details

• Counterargument and Refutation

• At least 1 counterargument from the opposing side, followed by a refutation of that counterargument

• Can be placed anywhere in your speech. It can be part of your introduction, one of your 3 main points, an extra main point in addition to the required 3, etc.

• Call to Action

• Ask the audience to do 2 things to show if they are persuaded

• One big question

• One small question

• Questions can be asked in any order

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