In class we discussed persuasive speaking as the process of influencing attitudes, beliefs, values or behaviors through speech.
The assignment is to present 2-5 minute persuasive speech on any topic.
Speech days will be Feb 11, 18
Feb 4 - Workshop day to finish speeches, peer critique and ask questions
Students must have a thesis prepared prior to class.
Notes you received in class are below.
Call or email Kim/Cindy with questions.
GOAL: Get people to believe something, feel something and do something
Informative Speech
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Persuasive Speech
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create mutual understanding
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influence listeners to agree with his position
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teacher
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leader
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how-to / telling
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move people to action
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less effort required of speaker
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more effort required of speaker
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You will develop your ‘argument’ using solid logic and reasoning.
2 types of persuasive speeches -
Dispositional - designed to influence listeners beliefs, attitudes or values
Actuation - designed to influence behavior
- Establish good will early in the speech
This is not the time to be confrontational. Establish a welcoming climate because not everyone will automatically agree with you.
- Start by talking about general areas of agreement rather than disagreement.
The goal is to get people agreeing with you. Gain ‘buy in’ from your audience on common ground. (Get them shaking their head ‘yes’ before you cause them to raise an eyebrow.)
- Set modest goals.
Sleeper effect, raised consciousness, situational acceptance
- Cite authorities your audience will respect
Use authorities your audience will respect. Example: Kevin Durant on basketball. NOT Kevin Durant on natural medicine. The more credible external support you can offer, the greater your chances for success.
- Acknowledge opposing arguments respectfully
Treat opposing arguments as valid and understandable. Make your argument stronger.
Make a claim in your thesis statement. (Value, Policy, Fact)
Examples: Top Chef is a better show than Chopped.
Public schools should require uniforms.
Kevin Durant is the greatest basketball player.
Cats are better than dogs.
Brown eyed people are smarter than green eyed people.
A humidifier is a must-have in winter.
YouVersion is the best way to study the Bible.
Every American should be required to serve in the military.
Ethos - speaker credibility
Logos - logical appeals, systematic way your present your argument and support claims
Pathos - emotional appeals, refers to your attempt to evoke certain feelings
Structuring Your Speech
Introduction
Attention getter
Listener relevance
Speaker credibility
Thesis
Preview
Body
Main points (choose an organization plan to present your argument)
Conclusion
Thesis restatement
Main point summary
Clincher
Scoring matrix will include assessment of:
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Cite authorities
Interaction with audience
Effectiveness of argument
Ethos, logos, pathos
Style
You are required to submit an outline with a clear thesis statement - emailed the day before your presentation.
