Persuasive Speech

Welcome to the second major speech of the semester. This will be a persuasive speech, so you want to persuade us to think a certain way or take action. Here are a few guidelines to note:

1. This is a 4-6 minute speech and it WILL be timed. If you go under 4 minutes or over 6 you will lose points.

2. You must present on your assigned day unless there is a dire emergency. You must attend all assigned speech days, even the days you are not assigned to speak (each absence counts as negative 10 points from your overall speech grade).

3. Sentence outlines must be typed.

4. Since this is a persuasive speech, you need to address both sides of the argument. For example, if you want to advocate carpooling to school instead of driving alone, you need to address why carpooling is good and why carpooling is bad. Then argue for your side of the argument. Be careful in constructing counterarguments, you are not arguing they are right; you are defeating the arguments of your opponents.

5. There will be a minimum of 5 credible sources required for this speech. The ONLY sources to be used for this speech are books and/or scholarly journals. You have access to a multitude of credible sources through the library in your student portal (fullerton.edu- library - articles). YOU MUST ORALLY CITE! This means you will have a minimum of 5 in-text citations on your outline and while you are giving your speech! Outlines will be due on the assigned day. If you have questions, please come see me during office hours. Do not email me your outline.

6. For this speech, you are not allowed to have a visual aid.

7. Work on developing your thesis statement. Make sure your sources adequately aid you in defending your thesis. If anything must be read verbatim from your speech note, make sure it is the thesis!! I must be able to easily hear your thesis statement! See me if you need assistance.

8. Overall, to be successful in your speech, the best thing you can do is practice. Practice, practice, and then practice more and you will know your speech so well, you can recite it in your sleep.

9. Keep in mind: we get to hear YOU speak. It is a privilege! Treat this speech as if we are so lucky to get to hear you speak, that no matter what, you will be convincing. I have faith in your ability to create a persuasive message and have a compelling delivery.

Have fun and if you have any questions at all, do not hesitate to ask. I am here to help you succeed! (

Speech days are: May 1 - May 6

On the day of your speech you must turn in your sentence outline (See Titanium for Examples)