1. Journal
What do you think makes for a good speech/speaker? List and explain at least three things.

2. Elements of Persuasive Speech
An interesting introduction
A clear claim
Strong evidence from credible authorities, historical references, or well-known texts
Ethos, pathos, and logos
Compare/Contrast of big ideas
Figurative language and/or sensory details
Personal connections
Counterclaim (aka counterargument or rebuttal) – acknowledgement of the other side + why it’s wrong
Strong conclusion

3. Rhetorical Analysis
Breaking down and analyzing a non-fiction text, such as a persuasive speech.
Focus on the use of rhetoric (language) and persuasive appeals.
Consider using SOAPStone to help you break it down.

4. Jose Antonio Vargas Speech

5. JFK Speech
Complete the rhetorical analysis questions and the SOAPStone.

6. Persuasive Speech Assignment
1) Pick a topic. Make it specific.
2) On the back of your paper, write down everything you already know/believe about your topic.
3) Draft a claim (thesis) statement. If you don’t have a clear and specific opinion, then you don’t have an argument. Make it obvious.

7. Tomorrow Meet in the media center!
We will spend about 10 minutes going over the directions for research, then you will have the class period to work.