Persuasive Speech Project:
Prove that a problem in the world/nation/community is severe
and that your classmates must participate in a solution
Essential Research Question: What is a problem in the world and how can I engage my classmates to participate in a solution?
OUTLINE:
1- Intro (Background Info)
A> Interest Catcher (interesting quote, fact, or question to the audience)
B> Background Info on your subject to engage audience in the topic
C> Thesis (last sentence of Intro): _________ is a problem and we all must be part of a
solution.
2> Prove Severity of Problem - Facts/anecdotes that prove your issue is DIRE!
3> Propose Solutions (propose solutions that you audience can participate in and prove
that this will be effective)
4> Counter-arguments and Rebuttals (Discuss why others would object to your
issue and rebut these oppositions)
5> Conclusion:
A> Restate thesis in new words with added information
B> Summarize your main points
C> Discuss an overarching analysis - implication of the future
D> Leave your audience with a call to action
6> Annotated Bibliography
Sources in the correct format in alphabetical order
Annotations: 1. Who is the source?
2. Why is it credible?
3. How has it helped your research?
***Order of Operations:
1. Brainstorm on 3-5 topics, then choose 2 different topics to research further...
Ideas for Projects:
Misperceptions
Homelessness
Discrimination (Gender, Sexuality, Race)
Global Warming
Ocean Pollution
Endangered Species
Environmental Pollution
Deforestation
Bullying
Child Soldiers
Overpopulation
Overconsumption
Eat Organic
Eat Local
Factory Farming
Animal Cruelty
Sex Trafficking
Teen/ Suicide
Anorexia/Bulimia/Body Image
Mental Illness
Guns in Schools
Guns in America
Skateboarding is not a Crime
Plastics in the Environment
Violence in Video Games/Media
Addiction to Technology
Drugs/Drug Addiction
Drugs in Sports
Gap between the rich and the poor
Child Labor
Corporate Oppression
War/International Violence
Death Penalty
Legal Issues/Infringement on Rights
People in Prisons & Jails
Obesity in Children/in America
Dependence on Oil
Alternative Energy
Poverty
Economic Issues
Healthcare/ Health Topics
Child Abuse
GMOs
Non-binary Gender
LGBTQ rights
Teenage Driving/Distracted Driving
2. Take 2 pages of notes on two different topics (1 page each: record source and 8-10 facts for each topic)- determine which is more interesting to you/can be more persuasive with your peer group
3. Take 5 pages of notes on chosen topic from 4-5 CREDIBLE SOURCES
4. Read past student examples: link here:
Link to Problem/Solution Speech resources
5. Read the following website and USE MLA format as you begin to write: (purdue.edu)
A) MLA Format &
B) Citing Sources - Citing your sources IN THE TEXT as you write
6. Write you paper, weaving your facts (CDs) and commentaries (CMs) - relating your facts to your audience (your peers)
* Make sure to CITE your sources as you write
**Add pathos to your argument - loaded/emotional words, rhetorical questions, analogies relating CDs to classmates
***Refer to outline above
7. Use easybib.com to create a bibliography and ANNOTATE each source (describe why it is credible)
8. Peer edit
9. Revise & Submit Final Draft with rough draft (edited) stapled underneath
OUTLINE:
1- Intro (Background Info)
A> Interest Catcher (interesting quote, fact, or question to the audience)
B> Background Info on your subject to engage audience in the topic
C> Thesis (last sentence of Intro): _________ is a problem and we all must be part of a
solution.
2> Prove Severity of Problem - Facts/anecdotes that prove your issue is DIRE!
3> Propose Solutions (propose solutions that you audience can participate in and prove
that this will be effective)
4> Counter-arguments and Rebuttals (Discuss why others would object to your
issue and rebut these oppositions)
5> Conclusion:
A> Restate thesis in new words with added information
B> Summarize your main points
C> Discuss an overarching analysis - implication of the future
D> Leave your audience with a call to action
6> Annotated Bibliography
Sources in the correct format in alphabetical order
Annotations: 1. Who is the source?
2. Why is it credible?
3. How has it helped your research?
***Order of Operations:
1. Brainstorm on 3-5 topics, then choose 2 different topics to research further...
Ideas for Projects:
Misperceptions
Homelessness
Discrimination (Gender, Sexuality, Race)
Global Warming
Ocean Pollution
Endangered Species
Environmental Pollution
Deforestation
Bullying
Child Soldiers
Overpopulation
Overconsumption
Eat Organic
Eat Local
Factory Farming
Animal Cruelty
Sex Trafficking
Teen/ Suicide
Anorexia/Bulimia/Body Image
Mental Illness
Guns in Schools
Guns in America
Skateboarding is not a Crime
Plastics in the Environment
Violence in Video Games/Media
Addiction to Technology
Drugs/Drug Addiction
Drugs in Sports
Gap between the rich and the poor
Child Labor
Corporate Oppression
War/International Violence
Death Penalty
Legal Issues/Infringement on Rights
People in Prisons & Jails
Obesity in Children/in America
Dependence on Oil
Alternative Energy
Poverty
Economic Issues
Healthcare/ Health Topics
Child Abuse
GMOs
Non-binary Gender
LGBTQ rights
Teenage Driving/Distracted Driving
2. Take 2 pages of notes on two different topics (1 page each: record source and 8-10 facts for each topic)- determine which is more interesting to you/can be more persuasive with your peer group
3. Take 5 pages of notes on chosen topic from 4-5 CREDIBLE SOURCES
4. Read past student examples: link here:
Link to Problem/Solution Speech resources
5. Read the following website and USE MLA format as you begin to write: (purdue.edu)
A) MLA Format &
B) Citing Sources - Citing your sources IN THE TEXT as you write
6. Write you paper, weaving your facts (CDs) and commentaries (CMs) - relating your facts to your audience (your peers)
* Make sure to CITE your sources as you write
**Add pathos to your argument - loaded/emotional words, rhetorical questions, analogies relating CDs to classmates
***Refer to outline above
7. Use easybib.com to create a bibliography and ANNOTATE each source (describe why it is credible)
8. Peer edit
9. Revise & Submit Final Draft with rough draft (edited) stapled underneath