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
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