Persuasive Speech Writing

Persuasive Speech Writing

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to write a persuasive speech that effectively communicates your message.

Introduce the learning objective and explain the importance of persuasive speech writing.

What do you already know about persuasive speech writing?

Understanding Persuasion

Persuasion is the act of convincing someone to believe or act in a certain way.

Discuss the concept of persuasion and its importance in everyday life. Ask students to provide examples of persuasive situations.

Identifying Your Audience

Before writing your speech, you must identify who your audience is and what they care about.

Explain the importance of audience analysis and provide tips for identifying your audience.

Crafting a Strong Thesis Statement

Your thesis statement should clearly state your argument and why it matters.

Explain the purpose of a thesis statement and provide examples of strong and weak thesis statements.

Supporting Your Argument with Evidence

To persuade your audience, you must provide evidence to support your argument.

Discuss the importance of evidence and provide tips for finding and using credible sources.

Structuring Your Speech

Your speech should have an introduction, body, and conclusion that effectively communicate your message.

Provide a basic structure for a persuasive speech and discuss the purpose of each section.

Using Rhetorical Devices

Rhetorical devices such as repetition, rhetorical questions, and emotional appeals can help make your speech more persuasive.

Explain the purpose of rhetorical devices and provide examples of how they can be used effectively in a speech.

Practice Writing Your Speech

Take time to write and revise your speech, paying careful attention to your thesis statement, evidence, and rhetorical devices.

Allow students time to work on their own speeches with guidance from the teacher. Provide feedback and encourage revision.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.