Effectively use persuasive techniques and research to persuade an audience to take specific action.
Students will choose one of 2 speech formats: Problem-Solution or Monroe’s Motivated Sequence. ( I
prefer Problem-solution formats)
Assignment:
Prepare and present a 6-8 minute (shoot for 7 minutes in practice) speech that takes a stance and
attempts to persuade an audience to take action. Students will use persuasive appeals, practice effective
methods of reasoning, propose solutions to problems, gather and effectively present research, and argue
effectively within an audience that might be apathetic or opposed to the ideas presented in the speech.
Students will use carefully prepared note cards and this speech will be recorded.
Sample Solution