Oral Communications
Persuasive Speech
Learning Objectives:
Students will Demonstrate their ability to conduct and synthesize research from reliable and unbiased sources
on an important issue/debate in our culture.
Students will Engage the class in their topic by organizing a developed outline with a well-crafted
Introduction, Body and Conclusion.
Students will Demonstrate their proficiency in delivering effective speeches that utilize strong vocal and
physical choices by presenting to the class a well-prepared and well-organized Persuasive Speech.
Assignments:
1. Students will Conduct additional research that will enable them to argue for one side of the
issue/debate. Research must be based on scientific/factual evidence.
Works Cited Page: 30 Points
2. Students will create Persuasive Outline.
Outline: 50 Points
3. Students will Present a Persuasive Speech that convinces the class to think/feel/act a particular way
about a cultural/societal issue or debate. The speech must be positive, fair and logical.
Speech: 120 Points
PERSUASIVE SPEECH OUTLINE #1
(Monroe’s Motivated Sequence)
I.
INTRODUCTION
A. Attention Getter
B. State thesis or justification
C. Preview of Need or Problem, Solution, and Benefits, Outcomes, or How plan will work
II.
BODY
A. Statement of Need or Problem
1 Examples and support
2. Examples and support
B. Statement of Solution
1. Examples and support
2. Examples and support
C. Benefits, Outcomes, How plan will work, if solution is adopted
1. Examples and Support
2. Examples and Support
III.
CONCLUSION
A. Restate Need, Solution, and benefits
B. Emphasis on most import point (Need, Solution, Benefit)
C. Closing statement or Call for action
Persuasive Speech Outline #2
I.
Introduction
A. Attention Getter
B. Thesis Statement
C. Preview of Main Points
II.
Reason #1 – Tell listeners why they should think, act, or believe that way. Be
sure to address/refute the other side of the argument.
A. Example 1
B. Example 2 with Evidence
III. Reason #2 – Give listeners another reason for thinking, acting, or believing
the way you do. Be sure to address/refute the other side of the argument.
A. Example 1
B. Example 2 with Evidence
IV.
Reason #3 - This should be your STRONGEST argument. Tell your listeners
the most important reason why they should act or think the way you want
them to. Be sure to address/refute the other side of the argument.
A. Example 1
B. Example 2 with Evidence
V.
Conclusion – make a final argument summing up (not a new argument) why
your listeners should agree with you.
A. Restate Thesis
B. Review Main Points
C. Closing statement
Persuasive Speech Rubric
NAME _______________________________
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SPEECH
Speech due date______________
DATE__________________
Time:__________
Outline due date _____________
HOUR_________
Filler Words:__________
Works Cited due date__________
*TIME LIMIT: 3 to 5 minutes. You get a 15 second cushion—15 seconds under/over will not count against you. For every thirty
seconds over/under, you lose 5 points. PRACTICE!!!!
*Outline must be either typed (Times or Arial, 12 font) OR in blue or black ink. Final draft quality.
*Talking/working on other things during speech will result in a 5 point deduction for every offense.
*If you READ your speech, you will receive 50% off your total score. You will not pass your final.
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Introduction
A. Quality attention-getter
B. Thesis is solid
C. Previewed all main ideas
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Nonverbal delivery
A. Eye contact for all (slow moving fan)
B. Eye contact throughout speech
C. Good posture
D. Very little fidgeting/nervous gestures
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Verbal delivery
A. Effective volume
B. Spoke with LOTS of personality & variety (changing volume, tone,
emphasis, etc. when appropriate)
C. Few filler words
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Content
A. Stays on topic, organized
B. First main point explained and supported by evidence
C. Second main point explained and supported by evidence
D. Third main point explained and supported by evidence
III.
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Sources
A. Each source cited in speech (minimum 3)
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B. Speaking notes only used for occasional guidance
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Conclusion
A. Restated thesis in different words
B. Reviewed main points (different words)
C. Strong final statements (That’s more than 1 sentence)
Name: ______________________
Conducting Research
Persuasive Speaking
Topic: _____________________________________________________________________
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3 Total Sources:
TWO sources MUST be from the AR State Library Database
ONE may come from an outside CREDIBLE source.
Write all three of your citations below in MLA format.
First Source:
Second Source:
Third Source:
*Use to complete citations then copy the citations in the box above.
www.citationmachine.net or www.easybib.com
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