Select a topic, research, organize and present a 5-8 minute Persuasive presentation. Each student must complete a typed outline and bibliography, with a minimum of 3 sources.
FORBIDDEN TOPICS INCLUDE: Abortion, blood/organ donation, marijuana legalization, drunk driving, texting while driving, traveling to another country, and smoking cessation.
I would appreciate it if the topic selected is in Nutrition
Outline Format for Informative /Persuasive Speeches
Specific Purpose: “To inform/persuade my audience…”
Central Idea: (A complete sentence stating the 2-3 main points of the speech.)
Introduction: Attention getter: (Ask a question; tell a joke or an anecdote)
Reveal the Topic: (Tell us what you intend to speak about)
Establish Your Credibility: (What qualifies you to speak on a subject?)
Preview of Main points: (Tell us what the 2-3 main points of the speech are)
CONNECTIVE: (Ex: Let’s get started, my first main point is, etc.)
I. Main point typed here…
A. Example, story, or testimony
B. Statistic shown on graph or chart
C. Oral Citation
CONNECTIVE: (Link the 1st main point to the 2nd: Ex.: Now that I have told you about “X”, I’ll discuss “Y.”)
II. Main point typed here…
A. Example or testimony
B. Oral Citation
C. Story
CONNECTIVE: (Link the 2nd main point to the 3rd. main point. Ex.: In addition to this, let’s take a look at the final reason for “Z.”)
III. Main point typed here…
A. Example, story, or testimony
B. Oral Citation
Conclusion
Signal the end of the presentation: (Finally, In Summary, In conclusion, To wrap up…)
Reinforce the Central Idea: (Recap the main points)
“Big Bang” Ending: (Quote, startling statistic, rhetorical question, refer to the introduction, etc…)
Works Cited Page: This page must be in MLA format. A minimum of 3 sources must be cited both orally and on paper. Failure to submit a works cited page along with your outline will result in an automatic “F” as your grade.
