SPEECH OF PERSUASION
NPHS - Public Speaking – Formal Speech #2
Topic: You will choose an issue about which you have strong feelings. This issue must be one
that is conducive to persuasive appeal. There must be more than one side to the argument.
Speech: Your speech will be a 3-5 minute formal speech aimed to persuade your audience to
agree with your side of the issue being discussed.
Requirements:
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Brainstorming Organizer (10)
Formal Outline (20)
Written Speech with Works Cited(30)
3-5 Minute Speech (125)
Self Evaluation (15)
Peer Evaluations (20)
Total Points Possible: 220 pts
Optional:
Visual Component (Power Point, Images, Video Clip, etc).
While this is not a requirement, it can significantly enhance your ability to persuade in a
visual, 21st century world. However, using visuals ineffectively can also detract from your
effectiveness. We will discuss at length how to effective incorporate visual components.
Timeline: Oct. 18 – Introduction to Persuasive Speech
Oct. 19 – Elements of Persuasion and Using Visuals Effectively
Oct 22 – Organizing and Outlining
Oct. 23 - Topic Research (in class or IMC) – OUTLINE DUE
Oct 24 – In class speech writing
Oct 25 – In class speech writing
Oct 26 – Speech Due at End of Period
Oct 29 – Return Speeches and Assign Speech Dates
Oct 31 – SPEECHES BEGIN
SPEECH OF PERSUASION
NPHS - PUBLIC SPEAKING PERSUASIVE SPEECH TOPICS
LOCAL ISSUES
School Uniforms
NPSD Budget Cuts
School Structure Issues
 Start Time
 9th Period Schedule
Cafeteria Food Options
Discipline Code Issues
Main Street Lansdale Upgrades
Local curfew laws
LARGE SCALE ISSUES
Abortion
Affirmative Action
National Healthcare (Obama Care)
Oil Drilling at Home
Government Spending
Cell Phone Usage Laws
Public Smoking Laws
Presidential Campaign
Involvement in Afghanistan and/or Iraq
Stem Cell Research
Government Bailouts
MORE SPECIIFIC NATIONAL ISSUES
American Dietary Issues
American over-reliance on facebook,
twitter, etc.
Ticket/food prices for professional sports
Immigration Laws
Ethics of Campaign Finance
SOPA - “Stop online piracy act”
Driving Age
Alcohol and Drug Use in Teens
Involvement in Wars
Use these topics as an initial brainstorm for
your speech.
Remember – this speech is PERSUASIVE, so
your purpose is to convince your audience
to agree with your viewpoint on the issue at
hand.
THINK – How strongly do you feel about your
topic and how much do you know about it?
EXAMINE – What is the opposing stance on
this issue? If your audience potentially
disagrees with your stance and agrees with
the other, how will you address their
thoughts/ concerns?
SPEECH REQUIREMENTS:
Length: 3-5 Minutes
Visual is optional, but can really help you
persuade.
MUST SUBMIT:
1. Pre-Research Preliminary Organizer
2. Outline and Formal Notes with
Sources
3. Typed copy of speech
VENUE: Classroom, Podium, Projector/
Screen if needed
SPEECH OF PERSUASION
NPHS - PUBLIC SPEAKING PERSUASIVE SPEECH TIOPICS – PRE-RESEARCH PRELIMINARY ORGANIZER
NAME ____________________________________________________________________
Topic Selection: ____________________________________________________________
Statement of your stance on the issue:
The opposing position(s) on the issues
THREE SUPPORTS FOR YOUR STANCE
1. Logos (logic):
2. Pathos (Emotion):
3. Ethos (Credibiity):
TWO ARGUMENTS YOUR OPPOSITION WOULD MAKE (Choose logos, pathos, or ethos):
1. –
2. –