PERSUASIVE SPEECH

Name __________________________________________________ Date ____________________________

PERSUASIVE SPEECH

1. This presentation should persuade the audience toward the speaker's way of thinking on a particular subject.

2. Always use a brief introduction to get the audience's attention and interest. 3. The speech is to be well organized so that the speaker can present it from memory. Two 3x5 cards

may be used, if necessary, for reference. 4. It is important for the speaker to let his/her Christian attitude be known in his/her speech. 5. The time allowed is 3? to 6 minutes. Four minutes is a perfect time. 6. The choices for this speech should be contemporary topics, ideas, or events. 7. Some gestures may be used but care must be used in not overdoing them. 8. No visual materials are to be used.

A FEW SUGGESTED TOPICS We should not be slaves to fashion. Every state should / should not have capital punishment. All bicycle / motorcycle riders should wear helmets. All Americans should learn to recycle.

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PERSUASIVE SPEECH CRITIQUE SHEET

Name of Contestant _________________________________________________________________________

Name of Selection __________________________________________________________________________

OBSERVATIONS INTRODUCTION and TRANSITIONS Attention getting ? 2 Opinion clearly stated ? 3 Comments:

1 2 3 4 5

(low)

(high)

VOCAL INTERPRETAION Flexibility ? 3 Projection ? 2 Comments:

1 2 3 4 5

PHYSICAL PRESENCE Eye Contact ? 2 Gestures ? 2 Facial expression ? 1 Comments:

1 2 3 4 5

UNDERSTANDING MATERIAL & CATEGORY Supportive information ? 1 Strength of argument ? 3 Christian viewpoint ? 1 Comments:

1 2 3 4 5

TIME: Perfect timing ? 5 (3:30-6:00) 3:15-3:29 or 6:01-6:15 ? 4 3:00-3:14 or 6:16-6:30 ? 3 2:45-2:59 or 6:31-6:45 ? 2 under 2:45 or over 6:45 ? 1

1 2 3 4 5

Judge __________________________________________________ TOTAL POINTS ________________

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Name __________________________________________________ Date ____________________________

WISCONSIN HIGH SCHOOL FORENSIC ASSOCIATION

RULES FOR FOUR MINUTE SPEAKING

Purpose of the Category: To develop skill of speaking informatively on any significant issue without using auxiliary visual materials. Definition of the Category: The challenge to the speaker is to present well-developed material which has the primary intent of informing, although persuasive elements may be present. The speech is to be coherent, unified, and clear. A range of support materials and devices are to be used which can include quotations, statistics, examples, comparisons, and analogies. Rules: The speech must be original with the participant. Auxiliary visual materials are not permitted. Maximum time limit: 4 minutes. A 30 second grace period is allowed, after which one point will be deducted from that evaluation item dealing with rate. The use of both sides of one 4x6 notecard is optional. Criteria for Evaluation: The extent to which the topic and ideas of the speech were worthy of being heard. The extent to which the organization of the speech was characterized by an objective presentation of accurate, well-developed and unified information. The extent to which the presentation reflected effective language skills, including such items as use of transitions and clear, vivid and appropriate word choices. The extent to which the vocal interpretation was clear and appropriate to the subject, including such items as articulation, pronunciation, volume, rate, pitch and voice quality. The extent to which the physical presence contributed to the clarity and effectiveness of the presentation, including such items as facial expression, eye contact, gestures and bodily movement.

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FOUR MINUTE SPEAKING EVALUATION SHEET

Maximum Time: 6 minutes

Time: __________________

Name __________________________________ Title ____________________________________________

Circle the number representing your response to the question ? 1. WEAK 2. FAIR 3. GOOD 4. VERY GOOD 5. EXCELLENT Use the spaces below to explain your rating and to provide suggestions for improvement.

To what extent was the topic and ideas of the speech worthy of being heard?

1 2 3 4 5

To what extent was the organization of the speech characterized by an objective presentation of accurate, well-developed and unified information?

1 2 3 4 5

To what extent did the presentation reflect effective language skills, including such items as use of transitions and clear, vivid and appropriate word choices?

1 2 3 4 5

To what extent was the vocal interpretation clear and appropriate to the subject, including such items as articulation, pronunciation, volume, rate, pitch and voice quality?

1 2 3 4 5

To what extent did the physical presence contribute to the clarity and effectiveness of the presentation, including such items as facial expression, eye contact, gestures and bodily movement?

1 2 3 4 5

Signature of Judge ___________________________________________

Total Points ______________

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Name __________________________________________________ Date ____________________________

PERSUASIVE SPEECH HELPFUL HINTS

CHOOSING A TOPIC

1. Choose something with which you are comfortable. 2. List several topics and issues of public interest. Think about your opinions on each topic. Choose the

one that interests you the most and about which you have strong feelings. 3. Do not choose a broad topic. Try to choose something that is a contemporary problem. 4. Choose something that has plenty of information available to you.

PRE-WRITE

1. Think about the audience to whom you are speaking. 2. Research the topic to find supporting facts. Take notes on data, quotes, stories, etc. that support your

opinion. Remember to make note of your source. 3. Take note of opposing views and find data that will go against those views. 4. What does God's Word say about the subject? Are there specific passages that apply or is this an

area in which the Lord gives us a choice? 5. Write a clear thesis statement (statement of your opinion). Be sure to include the words should or

should not.

FIRST DRAFT

1. Write an attention-grabbing introduction. Start off with a startling fact/statistic or a heart-wrenching story. Make sure to end your introduction with your clear thesis statement (statement of opinion).

2. Carefully order your arguments with the strongest one first. 3. Use facts, quotes, statistics, analogies, stories, comparisons, etc. to support these arguments. Don't

forget to give credit to the sources of your information. 4. Be sure your Christian values are evident. 5. Try to cover any arguments that your audience might have ("You may be thinking... but..." OR

"Others may say... but..."). 6. Write a conclusion that briefly restates and summarizes your thesis (opinion) and your main

arguments. You may choose to close by calling your audience to some kind of action.

RE-WRITE

1. Ask yourself: Do I have an introduction that grabs the audience's attention? Are my arguments stated clearly? Can I make my supporting information stronger? Is my Christian viewpoint clear? Did I review my thesis (opinion) and main arguments in my conclusion?

2. Show or read your speech to Mom, Dad, or a trusted friend. Did he/she find any parts that were unclear?

3. Re-write parts of your speech by making your unclear points more clear and by strengthening any arguments that needed additional support. Show or read your speech again to Mom, Dad, or a trusted friend.

LEARN YOUR SPEECH

1. Give attention to speaking with a strong, convincing voice. Get involved. Let people hear the emotion in your voice. Pause after questions or important statements. Speak slowly and clearly.

2. Memorize your speech as much as possible. Use your note card for hard to remember facts/statistics.

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