PERSUASIVE SPEECH OPTIONS

• Think about YOUR strengths as a writer.

• What will be easiest for you to get into and SHOW well?

• Think about ethos, pathos and logos…which one do you think will be best for you to demonstrate your skills in these three areas?

CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS FOR YOUR NEXT SPEECH

• You will select a random group or person and a random product from two different piles. Your speech will convince the given audience that they need that particular product.

WHATCHA SELLING?

OPTION #1

• Think of a policy you would like to change or initiate that would improve your quality of education at OHS. Then consider who your audience would be to suggest this change… Mr. Spiegel? The school board? Your classmates? The teachers?

• Write a speech convincing your audience that your idea is valid.

• A caveat—considering your audiences, they are more likely to identify with causes you genuinely show would improve your education.

IF YOU COULD CHANGE THE

WORLD…

OPTION #2

• Choose an issue that you would like to argue through a satirical speech. Again, satire means you would be taking the OTHER side of the issue and showing the weaknesses of the other side through your speech.

• Note: your ethos would be graded through your presentation of the other side.

• A caveat—Satire writing is very difficult…creating humor through serious topics takes time and thought.

• Also, I would need to approve the topic you are going to satire. For example, it would be a bit too controversial to present a satire on racism.

A SATIRE

OPTION #3

• I have mentioned about how powerful this presentation was. He made us think, inspired us to appreciate what we have, and pushed us to persevere through hardship.

• Is there an important message you would like to share with your peers?

• If so, do you have life experiences or experiences of those close to you to back up your original message?

• Then a motivational speech might be the right option for you!

• Another caveat—a commonly heard message like “work hard” or “be a good person” only works if you have powerful stories to back it up.

• YOU NEED ETHOS!

INSPIRE!

OPTION #4

• Decide which of the four options you would like to pursue.

• Then open the “Persuasive Speech Brainstorming” document to get on the road to mapping out your ideas!

MAKE YOUR CHOICE