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The following are samples of different ways you can approach your Persuasive Speech.

Before beginning your speech you should list your General Purpose, Specific Purpose and Central Ideas.

General Purpose:
Specific Purpose:
Central Idea:

Speech Title:
Author:
Date:

I.  Introduction:

 A.  Make a dramatic statement to gather their attention or ask a questionto which they can answer Yes or No

B.  State subject: What am I going to talk about? What is my position on the
issue?

II.  Present Detail description of Reasons

      A.  Reason #1

1. Answer the question Why should someone see things my way?
2. Give them a good reason why my subject is valid
3. Explain why it is important.

Make sure the reasons are good enough to persuade them to value your point.
       (Try to use both opinions and facts when stating the reasons.  

       B.  Reason #2

      C. Reason #3

      D.  Counter argument

1. Show the audience that I understand that there are at least
two sides to every argument.
2. Refute the counter argument.

Possible sentence beginnings for counter argument and refute:
“I realize that . . . but I believe . . .”
“I understand that you might feel differently about . . . but . . .”
“I am aware of . . . but I urge you to. . .
“Many people might think the opposite . . . but the facts state . . .”

VI. Conclusion

1. Restate my assertion
2. Write a good ending sentence
3. Ask for a specific action.

Possible sentence beginnings for a conclusion:
“I strongly urge you to . . .”
“These facts show that . . .”

Remember to include facts you have learned.

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Below is a second approach to making an outline for your persuasive speech.

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