nstructions:

This speech must be persuasive. You may use a question of fact, belief, or policy. The topic must be relevant and well adapted. It should not be too simple or too complex. It must be narrowed.

For this assignment, you will create an outline for your Persuasive Speech.

Make sure you read the full instructions for what should be in your speech in the “Persuasive Speech” assignment. Then, complete your outline using the template provided below.

Once your outline is complete, submit it as a word document using the submission process in this assignment page.

OUTLINE TEMPLATE:

Formal Outline for Persuasive Speech

Analyzing the Audience: At the beginning of this outline, students should provide an 8-10 sentence paragraph describing the audience for this speech. Be sure to include as much information as possible. Is the audience supportive, uncommitted, indifferent, or opposed?

Introduction – Remember to greet the audience and tell them your name!

1. Develop a strategy to get the audience’s attention (i.e. a story, quote, visual, question, shocking statement, etc.). Describe here:
2. Tell the audience why you are credible – Are you an authority or worth listening to?

III. Audience Analysis Paragraph

1. State a Specific Purpose that will tell your audience why you are speaking to them and/or what the goal of your speech is.
2. Preview the main ideas or sub-points of your speech.

Body

1. 1stSubtopic:

A.

B.

Transition:

1. 2ndSubtopic:

A.

B.

Transition:

III. 3rd Subtopic:

A.

B.

Transition: Signals that your speech is coming to an end

Conclusion

1. Purpose Restatement
2. Main Point Summary:

III. Clincher or Closing strategy to connect to the audience, i.e. story, example, question, or quote.