1. Schedule 8Lesson on Persuasive Speaking, Topics chosen for Final Speech Nov 26-27 9Lesson on Persuasive SpeakingDec 3-4 10Final Speech Outline due, Lesson on Speech Delivery Dec 10-11 11Final Speech, Review for Final ExamDec 17-18 12No class – Christmas holidayDec 24-25 13Final ExamWeek of Dec 30

2. Choosing a Topic for your Final Speech Each student will have a different topic. I will give you the list of topics to choose from. Write your English name next to your topic and then write down the topic on your paper.

3. “If you wish to win a man over to your ideas, first make him your friend.” -Abraham Lincoln

4. Persuasive Speaking Persuade - to cause someone to do or believe something by giving reasons A persuasive speech gives the speaker an opportunity to share something that he has strong feelings about.

5. When do we hear persuasive language? Advertisements Debates Political campaigns When do we use persuasive language in daily life? - asking for permission for something - trying to get someone to do something with us - asking a friend to lend us some money

6. What makes a speech persuasive? A speech is persuasive if it’s goal is to change the way the audience thinks or acts.

7. A successful persuasive speech should… Open with a clear statement of the issue Provide facts or examples to support your opinion Give clear reasons Include a summary to help listeners remember your message End with a call to action

8. Sample Outline of a Persuasive Speech Title: People should eat breakfast everyday Purpose: To persuade the audience that breakfast is important. Thesis: Eating breakfast is important because it can increase your energy, reduce your weight, and provide you with good nutrition. Body I: Increase energy Body II: Reduce weight Body III: Provide good nutrition Conclusion: What do you want the audience to do? Give yourself more time to eat breakfast in the morning, and eat good quality food.

9. The Introduction to a Persuasive Speech What should come at the beginning of the Introduction? - the hook!

10. Writing a Hook for a Persuasive Speech What is the goal of the hook? - catch the attention of the audience The hook also should be closely related to your topic. In a persuasive speech, you want the hook to “open the issue” that you are going to discuss. Example: Have you seen the fish floating on top of the water of the Sias lake? (this could be a hook for a speech talking about the need to have cleaner water)

11. Review: Different types of hooks Type 1: Fact or Statistic Type 2: Quote or Proverb Type 3: Question Type 4: Personal Story Usually, the hook is 1 or 2 sentences.

12. Thesis of a persuasive speech After the hook, you want to state your position / opinion on your issue. Next, give reasons for your position (this will be your thesis). In a persuasive speech, the thesis has your reasons for your position.

13. Sample Outline of a Persuasive Speech Title: People should eat breakfast everyday Purpose: To persuade the audience that breakfast is important. Thesis: Eating breakfast is important because it can increase your energy, reduce your weight, and provide you with good nutrition. Body I: Increase energy Body II: Reduce weight Body III: Provide good nutrition Conclusion: What do you want the audience to do? Give yourself more time to eat breakfast in the morning, and eat good quality food.

14. Start your planning now… Think of a title for your speech. The title will be different depending on which side of the issue you stand. Determine the purpose of the speech. Your purpose should start with the words, “To persuade…” The purpose will be where you state your position on the issue. Begin writing down some ideas for your thesis (your reasons for your position).

15. Homework Complete the outline paper and bring it to our next class.