Persuasive Speech Introduction Body and Conclusion English 3

Persuasive Speech Introduction, Body, and Conclusion English 3 Ryan Shaw

I. Introduction: A. Attention Getter • For your attention getter, you may want to use one off the following: • Quote – A important message from a credible person. • Statistic – Data The quote or the data need to relate to your overall viewpoint and thesis

Intro: B. Reason to Listen • You need to motivate your audience by generating interest about your topic • Try to make this information relevant to your audience • In other words, give them a REASON to care about your topic Sample sentence starters: - Juvenile justice affects all of us because … - Sentencing juveniles to prison or jail is an important issue because…. - We have a responsibility to consider how juveniles ….

Intro: C. Speaker Credibility • Here you want to explain how you have thoroughly researched your topic • Talk briefly about the types of sources you used in order to build your credibility • Your job here is to let your audience know that you have studied juvenile justice Sample Sentence Starters: - I have analyzed/evaluated/considered many articles that… - I understand the problems that juveniles face when….

Intro: D. Thesis Statement • Make sure you address the prompt: Should juvenile offenders accused of violent crimes be tried as adults? • Use may use your thesis statement from your essay. Revise (change) it if needed.

Intro: E. Preview Main Points • Briefly describe the concrete details and commentaries that you will state in the body of your speech. • Don’t go in too much detail, be very brief (short) • Do this step after you write the body of your speech. Sample Sentence Starters: -Evidence/reasons/facts that shows that juveniles should/ should not be incarcerated will… -It will be vital to consider …. (explain reasons, concrete details, commentaries)

Persuasive Speech Main Points

II. Body - Main Point 1 A. Significance of the Topic: Main Point #1 • For this CD, you will want to focus on the significance of your topic • Think: why is juvenile justice important? • You will want to explain to the audience how this topic could directly affect them Sentence Starters: Sentencing children as if they are adults is …. Treating Juveniles like they are adults shows how ….

II. Body - Main Point 1 A. Significance of the Topic: Main Point #1 Continued • Concrete Detail: Find statistical evidence that supports your main thesis. Sample sentence: According to --- “INSERT STATISTIC HERE” • Commentary: Explain what the CD means and how it supports your main thesis Sample sentence starters: This information shows ---. This data supports how juveniles must or must not be sentenced like adults because -- • Transition: Use a transition to move to your next CD

II. Body - Main Point 2 B. Inherency: Main Point #2 • Now you will want to explain why the problem exists. • Think: why is your topic a debatable issue? • You can use one of two types of inherency: Structural Inherency = laws or mandates Attitudinal Inherency = the public’s opinions and attitudes about your topic

II. Body - Main Point 2 B. Inherency: Main Point #2 Continued • *Evidence supporting inherency is usually in the form of testimony* Sample Sentence Starters: NAME OF PERSON explained/informed/revealed “CONCRETE DETAIL ” • Commentary: Explain what the CD means and how it supports your main thesis Sample sentence starters: The testimony/report/findings shows ---. This data also supports how juveniles must or must not be sentenced like adults because --Transition • Use a transition to move to your final CD

II. Body - Main Point 3 C. Solvency: Main Point #3 • For this CD, you will want to present a “solution” for your issue • Think: what am I persuading my audience to do? • You will want to include the audience as part of your solution when you are speaking • Remember, your solution should be reasonable and this CD should addresses the solution to your problem Sample sentence starters - Use in the following order: 1. However, there is a solution that will … 2. NAME OF PERSON explained/informed/revealed “CONCRETE DETAIL ” 3. This is proposal will…

Persuasive Speech III. Conclusion

III. Conclusion A. Review Main Points • Briefly review the main points you covered in your speech • Don’t go into too much detail • Think: What did I say that I want my audience to remember? Sample Sentence Starters: Remember that ….

III. Conclusion B. Make last plea for involvement • Specifically tell your audience what it is you want them to do now • Think: What should the audience do to support your cause? Sample Sentence Starters: Everyone must ….

III. Conclusion C. Visualize solutions working • As realistically as possible, describe the conditions if your solution is carried out • Picture the listeners in that situation actually enjoying the safety, pleasure, or pride that your proposal will produce if accepted. • Think: What would the change look like if I persuaded my audience? Sample Sentence Starter: If the solution is implemented …

III. Conclusion D. A Reason to remember • Provide your audience with a reason to remember your speech. • Think: Leave them with something they will not forget

Rules for Information Used • You must explain what information was used in your research • Use at least 3 different sources. • Find an article on the library database. Opposing Viewpoints. • Use at least one statistic. • Use at least one quote. • Don’t use information that is over 10 years old.