Persuasive speech

Persuasive speech

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This task is about giving a persuasive speech.

You are to prepare a persuasive speech on an issue you have a strong opinion about.

Persuade means "To make another person believe or do something by presenting compelling evidence or presenting a strong argument".

Source: Random House Dictionary, 2001.

 

The assessment is focused on your ability to persuade the class to at least consider your point of view.

Persuasive speaking depends on simplicity, directness, and confident assertion. It should be direct, lively, and delivered with feeling.

[If you prepare the speech for a certain type of audience, announce this to the class before your speech].

 

Sometimes found in persuasive speeches are:

  • Rhetorical questions
  • Arguments by analogy
  • Emotional appeals
  • Antithesis
  • Repetition
  • Strong use of gesture
Jacinda Arden
Task administration: 
  • Inform the students of the length of their speech.
  • Assessment scoring guides A, B, and C are all suitable for this task.
Level:
5
Curriculum info: 
Description of task: 
Students prepare a persuasive speech on an issue they have strong opinions about. Features of persuasive speech are outlined. ARB scoring guides A, B, and C are suitable for this task.
Answers/responses: 
The following Oral Language Assessment Guide – Speaking, can be used with this resource.
Click for more information about the Oral Language Assessment Guides – Speaking.