Use this as a guide when developing an outline for your persuasive speech

Name:                                                                         

Topic:

Thesis: The objective of this speech is to persuade each listener to:

Introduction

(Gain Attention, Step 1 of Motivated Sequence)

            Use an attention-getting device to get us interested that is creative

            Tell us why we should be interested in your topic-how it impacts us

            Establish your credibility on the subject, why should we listen to you about it

            Preview your 2 or 3 arguments (let us know what to expect & in what order)

                        DO NOT develop any of your arguments in the Intro!!!!!

Develop a FULL SENTENCE transition that leads into your first argument

Body

I. Argument One (Establish Need/Prove Problem, Step 2 of Motivated Sequence)

a.      Support

1.     Facts

2.     Information

b.     More support

1.     More facts

2.     More information (cite source)

Develop a FULL SENTENCE transition that leads into your second argument

II. Argument Two (Provide Solution/Explain Ways to Solve the Problem, Step 3 of Motivated Sequence)

a.      Support

1.     Facts

2.     Information

b.     More support

1.     More facts

2.     More information (cite source)

Develop a  FULL SENTENCE transition that leads into the third argument

III. Argument Three (Description of the Benefits of the Solution, Step 4 of Motivated Sequence)

a.      Support

1.     Facts

2.     Information

b.     More support

1.     More facts

2.     More information (cite source)

Develop a  FULL SENTENCE transition that leads from the last argument into the conclusion

Conclusion

Review all your arguments in the order they were presented

End with a clear request for the audience that is persuasive

(Call to Action (SPECIFIC and CONCRETE way to Perform the Solution), Step 5 of the Motivated Sequence)

Works Cited

    Cite each source (3 are required) used in your speech according to proper APA format.

    See the APA Citation guide provided for help.