Persuasive speech. READ INSTRUCTIONS! due at 9pm central

Name                                                                          Date                                                     

Class (Public Speaking 4 week) assignment

General Purpose: To inform, persuade, or entertain.

Specific Purpose: To inform, persuade, or entertain my audience about _________,

Central Idea: (One sentence that explains the thesis statement of speech.)

I. Introduction.

        A. Attention - Getter (or Hook)

        B. Preface. 

           1. Today I will inform/persuade you ____________________.

           2. I will discuss Point 1, Point 2, and Point 3.

           (includes Central Idea and previews main points)

    (TRANSITION)

II. Body.

       A. Point 1

          1. Sub-point (evidence, reasoning, visual aid, etc.)

          2. Sub-point (evidence, reasoning, visual aid, etc.)

      (TRANSITION)

       B. Point 2

          1. Sub-point (evidence, reasoning, visual aid, etc.)

          2. Sub-point (evidence, reasoning, visual aid, etc.)

      (TRANSITION)

       C. Point 3

          1. Sub-point (evidence, reasoning, visual aid, etc.)

          2. Sub-point (evidence, reasoning, visual aid, etc.)

    (TRANSITION)

III. Conclusion.

        A. Restate

          1. Today I have informed/persuaded you ____________________.

          2. I have discussed Point 1, Point 2, and Point 3.

          (restates central idea and main points)

        B. Memorable Statement