SPEECH+AND+DEBATE

Persuasive Speeches


 * per⋅suade **

 / pərˈsweɪd /    [ per- **sweyd**  ]   [|Use **persuade** in a Sentence] [|See images of **persuade**] [|Search **persuade** on the Web]**// –verb (used with object), -suad⋅ed, -suad⋅ing. //**
 * 1. || to prevail on (a person) to do something, as by advising or urging: // We could not persuade him to wait. // ||

TOPIC APPROVAL: End of class Tuesday 1/19.

Project due: Beginning of class ,Monday 1/25.

Instructions:

1. Pick and approve your topic through Mr. Moore (something you really WANT to persuade people to do, believe in, etc)

2. Create an outline for your speech with the following parts: Opening statement, (what are benefits to this)......List at least your 3 main reasons and explanations......conclusion.

3. Practice speech without reading directly off of outline.

4. Give your speech in front of class Monday, turn in outline to Mr. Moore.

SUGGESTIONS: believe in it!...tone of your speech...show no doubt!...concrete, realistic reasons....extemporaneous!