You are to create your persuasive speech rough draft outline. My topic for the outline is (Encouraging more physical activity in schools.) The outline is attached below that’s the

I. Introduction (Approximately 30 sec-1min.)

A. Attention Getter: Put a quote, short story, thought-provoking question, or anything else you feel is meaningful to start your speech.

B. Audience Relevance: Give us a little bit of background info on your topic and why we should care about it.

C. Speaker Credibility: Tell us what makes you credible or trustworthy to deliver a speech on this.

D. Thesis: Summarize your main points into one short, complete sentence.

E. Preview: First, I will discuss [main point 1]. Secondly, I will discuss [main point 2].

Transition to first main point: Now, I will discuss [main point 1].

II. Body (Approximately 2-3 min)

A. Main Point 1: Problem

1. Sub point 1: Explain the Problem

2. Sub point 1: Causes of Problem

Transition (summary, signpost, preview): Now, that I've discussed [main point 1], let's discuss [main point 2].

B. Main Point 2: Solution

1. Sub point 1: What is the solution to the problem?

2. Sub point 2: Why is your specific solution the right solution for the problem? (use facts, evidence, statistics etc. be specific!!)

Transition and signal closing: I've just discussed [main point 2]. Let's conclude.

III. Conclusion (Approximately 30 seconds-1 minute)

A. Restate Thesis: Copy and paste the exact same thesis from above.

B. Review Main Points: Copy and paste the preview of main points in the intro but put into past tense.

C. Memorable Closer: Find a creative way to tie into your introduction.

OVER ALL SPEECH TIME: 5 to 6 minutes

References (on new page)

Visual Aides and Other Presentation Materials

***Please note that the use of visual aids is completely OPTIONAL. You do not have to have any visual aids whatsoever for this speech. Please note that if you decided to use visual aids, you will have to submit them via EMAIL to your instructor for approval! If the visual aid has not received the approval of your instructor prior to your speech day, you will not be allowed to use them. You will be responsible for your visual aide set up. If the presentation materials are not useful to the speech, points will be deducted from your speech grade. ***

Are you using any sort of visual aide or other presentation materials? YES OR NO?

If yes, please explain what the presentation materials are and how you will utilize them: