1. Persuasive Essay and Speech

2. Persuasive Choose a topic that REALLY interests you Choose a topic that is important to you Purpose: convince readers to THINK, FEEL, ACT the same way as you Subject must have two sides (controversial)

3. Types of Persuasive Speeches Address Attitudes- aimed at changing the way people think or feel about a subject (drug testing on the job, tougher tobacco laws) Urges Action: aimed at getting people to do something (volunteer for community service) Connection: aimed at refuting opposing arguments (national health care plan, stadium funding with taxes, capital punishment, abortion)

4. Motivation Sequence Get audience’s attention-open with a provocative statement, question, example, or anecdote related to the topic Establish a need-describe the problem, current situation that needs attention, a lack, or misconception Satisfy that need-offer a solution to the problem, a corrective to the misconception Visualize the future-describe what the future will be like if things aren’t changed, and what it will be like if they are Ask for action-encourage your audience to implement your solution, adopt your attitude, vote for your proposal, etc.

5. Speech Introduction-attention getter and topic clearly stated in a creative way (NOT My topic is…) Content Knowledge-demonstrates full knowledge and evidence to support topic Organization-presents information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can easily follow Conclusion-Student clearly points out reasoning, and the audience clearly understands the position taken

6. Speech Eye Contact- maintains eye contact rarely looking at notecards Elocution/Voice Quality-uses strong, clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation Posture/Attire- professional, no rocking, swaying, etc, and dressed with effort made as a presenter Time- fulfill FIVE minute time slot

7. Ethos, Pathos, Logos Aristotle Ethos- Ethics (be truthful/use honest facts) Pathos- Emotions (reach your audience emotionally) Logos- Logic (use strong facts and stats that support topic)

8. Dates Library Days: Jan. 25, 26, 30, 31, and Feb. 1 Note Cards due: Feb. 1 Outline Due: Feb. 6 Computer Lab: Feb, 13, 14, 15 Essay due: Feb. 15 Speeches: Feb. 23, 24, 27, 28, 29