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Parts of an Argumentative Speech McAndrews, 2014
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Parts of an Argumentative SpeechMcAndrews, 2014

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Bell Work

Take out a sheet of paper for Cornell notes. At the top, make a list of elements that make a speech or presentation good.

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Grab Attention/Opening Statement

A rhetorical question

A shocking statement

A quote

An example

A story

Use humor

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Motivate Audience

Explain practical value

Establish curiosity in subject

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Tell about any firsthand experience you have regarding the subject

Allude to sources of information you consultedEstablish

Credibility

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State Thesis/Opinion

It’s okay to say “I” in your speech.

Make sure your opinion is clear!

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Provide General Plan

This is your opportunity to provide a preview of the main points you will cover.

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Provide Reasons and Evidence

Begin with the most important reason

End with the least important reason

Use real life experience and evidence from research to back up your opinion

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Provide a Counterclaim

Now, I know some of you may not agree with me…

Some of you may be thinking that…It is true that…, but…

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Provide a Conclusion

Restate thesis and summarize main ideas

Tell the audience what they should do or think

A strong concluding statement

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Tips to Remember

Establish and maintain eye contact.

Speak at a reasonable pace and volume.

Organize your ideas on a note card and refer to it.

Try to appear relaxed.

Watch the time.

Do not end by saying, “and that’s it.

PRACTICE!!!

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Examples

Take note of what each of these people does right and wrong. Hilarious Politician - WORST SPEECH EVER!!! – YouTube

My Favorite Graduation Speech Ever – YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj3iNxZ8Dww&feature=related

Boy Gives Terrible Speech – YouTube

Bad Public Speaking Example 3 - YouTube


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