1. Read Chapter 16 (Methods of Persuasion) Day 13 Assignment 1. Read Chapter 16 (Methods of Persuasion) [Yes, quiz!] Read Chapter 7 (Supporting Material) [Yes, quiz!] Reminder: Speech of Introduction with Manuscript due in 2 class periods! * Look over assignment & evaluation form * Bring rough draft of manuscript to class to check over 4. Begin on Persuasive Speech Assignment ~~ Research your approved topic. ~~ Decide on method of organization ~~ Decide on main points of argument

Today 1. Introduction to Persuasive Speaking ~~ Read Persuasive Assignment in Syllabus ~~ Go over Persuasive handout ~~ Assign Persuasive Speech ~~ Timetable QUIZ: Chapter 15 and notes Class Exercise on Fact, Value, & Policy Small group survey of individual topics on Persuasive Topic Worksheet ~~ When your topic is approved, sign clipboard 5. If time, speaking exercise

Chapter 15 Speaking to Persuade * Advocate takes a partisan stand * "Target" audience QUESTION OF FACT: (speaker's view of facts) ~~ Prediction / future [S.F. earthquake] ~~ Inconclusive facts [JFK assassination] QUESTION OF VALUE: (personal belief system) ~~ argues right or wrong [vegetarianism] [CP] QUESTION OF POLICY: ~~ wants to change "status quo“ [pass law] ~~ often uses "should"/ legal change ~~ burden of proof rests with advocate

PERSUASIVE SPEECH ASSIGNMENT TIMETABLE Select topic Sign approved topic on clipboard Research your topic ( 3 Sources) Organize material into outline Sentence outline and annotated bibliography due before you speak [on speaking date]. Write speaker’s note cards (3-4 cards) Rehearse Present _________________________

Specific Purpose Statements for Persuasive Speeches to gain PASSIVE AGREEMENT: To persuade my audience that the U.S. should institute a national sales tax to help balance the federal budget To persuade my audience that college scholarship athletes should receive a $400. monthly stipend for personal expenses To persuade my audience that businesses should not be allowed to use genetic testing to screen prospective employees

Specific Purpose Statements for Persuasive Speeches to gain IMMEDIATE ACTION: To persuade my audience to volunteer as literacy tutors To persuade my audience to donate to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts To persuade my audience to become organ donors To persuade my audience to sign a petition for longer Open Computer Lab hours To persuade my audience to contact their Congressmen to support the Fair Tax Bill

3 Basic Issues for policy speech: 1. Need 2. Plan 3. Practicality Possible METHODS OF ORGANIZATION for the persuasive speech: Problem - Solution Problem - Cause - Solution Comparative Advantages [Reasons why] Monroe's Motivated Sequence [Ideal for Sales] Other (?)

DIRECTIONS: Explain whether each of the following statements deals primarily with a question of fact, a question of value, or a question of policy: President Franklin D. Roosevelt knew in advance about the Japanese plan to attack Pearl Harbor and allowed it to happen. If Franklin D. Roosevelt knew in advance about the Japanese plan to attack Pearl Harbor, he was wrong in allowing it to happen.

Using lie detector tests as screening devices for jobs in private business is a violation of the employee’s right to privacy 4. The use of lie detector tests for screening employees in private business should be banned by law.

5. A federal law should be passed requiring that trunk safety releases be standard on all new cars sold in the United States. 6. If trunk safety releases were standard on all cars sold in the United States, we could save several hundred lives every year.

7. Colorizing classic movies such as “Casablanca” violates the artistic integrity of such movies. 8. Congress should protect the artistic integrity of movies such as “Casablanca” by passing a law prohibiting the colorization of classic American films.