Writing Homework Help
Assessments and Results of the Grade Point Average Questions
i need 3 assignments
1- answer 19 questions
2-presentation between 7 to 10 minutes
3- outline for presentation
Persuasive Speech Preparation Worksheet
Name _____________________________________Section ______________________________________
1. What is the topic of your speech? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Are you speaking on a question of fact, value, or policy? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. What is your specific purpose statement? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_4. Can you answer yes to all the questions on the Specific Purpose Checklist found in your textbook? _________
5. Is your speech meant to achieve passive agreement or immediate action from your audience? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. What is your central idea? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. Can you answer yes to all the questions on the Central Idea Checklist found in your textbook? ____________
8. What is the target audience for your speech? How will you adapt your speech to be persuasive to your target audience? Be specific. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_9. What method(s) of gaining attention do you use in the introduction? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10. How do you establish your credibility in the introduction? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
11. Write the preview statement you will use in your introduction. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_12. Can you answer yes to all the questions on the Speech Introduction Checklist found in your textbook? _____
13. What method of organization do you use in the speech? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
14. State in full sentences the main points to be developed in the body of your speech. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
15. Can you answer yes to all the questions on the Main Points Checklist found in your textbook? ____________
16. What supporting materials do you use in developing each main point? Be specific. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
17. Can you answer yes to all the questions on the Evidence Checklist found in your textbook? ______________
18. What steps have you taken to answer potential objections that your audience may have to your position? Be specific. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
19. What method(s) of reinforcing your central idea do you use in the conclusion? ______
Persuasive Speech Outline Template Length: 7-10 minutes
Title:______________
Exact purpose: To convince the audience that. . . (complete this statement)(Although it is the first part of your outline, DO NOT begin your speech delivery by stating your exact purpose. The first thing you say should be your attention grabber.)
I.INTRODUCTION
A. Attention Grabber: (Statement to wake the audience up/ make sure they are listening!)
B. Thesis: (Tell listeners what action you want them to take—OR—how you want them to think.)
C. Qualification: (Tell listeners your personal experience with your topic, making you qualified to affect their opinions about it. Answer their question of why they should listen to you.)
II.BODY
A. Reason 1: (Tell one reason why listeners should act or think the way your thesis suggests.)
i.Example 1—Support for reason given above.
ii.Example 2—Support for reason given above.
iii.Example 3—Support for reason given above.
TRANSITION SENTENCE: (Smoothly connect Reason 1 with Reason 2)
B. Reason 2: (Give listeners a second reason why they should act or think as you want them to.)
i.Example 1—Support for reason given above.
ii.Example 2—Support for reason given above.
iii.Example 3—Support for reason given above.
TRANSITION SENTENCE: (Smoothly connect Reason 2 with Reason 3.)
C. Reason 3: (This should be your STRONGEST argument. Tell listeners the most important reason why they should act or think the way you want them to.)
i.Example 1—Support for reason given above.
ii.Example 2—Support for reason given above.
iii.Example 3—Support for reason given above.
SIGNAL THE WRAP UP! (Move smoothly from Reason 3 to the conclusion of your speech.
III.CONCLUSION
A. Summary: (Briefly remind listeners why they should agree with your position.)
B. Memorable Ending/Audience Challenge: (End with a powerful closing thought or recommended course of action.)
C. Thank Audience for Listening