Listening and Speaking WorkshopGiving a Persuasive Speech

Speaking Assignment

Adapt Your Written Analysis

Rehearse and Deliver Your Speech

Practice and Apply

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Speaking Assignment: Adapt a written analysis into a formal persuasive speech that addresses a problem and presents a solution.

Giving a Persuasive Speech

Have you ever felt moved by a public speaker’s call to action? How did that speaker grab and hold your attention?

In this workshop, you will learn to adapt the problem-solution analysis you have just completed into a convincing persuasive speech.

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Giving a Persuasive Speech

Your purpose in giving a persuasive speech is to

• point out a particular problem

• convince an audience that you have the best solution for the problem

problem

solution

Giving a Persuasive Speech

• identifies the issue

• expresses your opinion about it

• shows us the best solution to the problem

Thesis

The thesis of a persuasive speech is an assertion—a statement that

Thesis High school students should apply their creative talents to help younger children learn healthy eating habits.

Giving a Persuasive Speech

• clarify what you mean

• stay within the time limit of 2 minutes

• a convincing solution is simple. Simplify the explanations of the problem and solutions

Read your speech aloud, and time yourself. Then add or subtract information as necessary to

Giving a Persuasive Speech

As necessary, do additional research or interview other people to

• provide additional reasons and evidence to support your proposed solutions

• learn of other concerns and counterarguments your listeners may have

Giving a Persuasive Speech

Organize your speech in a logical, coherent order.

Thesis Statement

Background Information

Proposed Solution

Call to Action

Reasons and evidence in order of importance:

1. Reason2. Second strongest

reason3. Strongest reason

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Giving a Persuasive SpeechRehearse and Deliver Your Speech

• maintaining eye contact as you speak

Rehearse your speech in front of a mirror or a few friends. Practice

• speaking loudly, slowly, and expressively enough to be heard at the back of the room