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Persuasive Speech Mastery

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Persuasive Speech Mastery

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WALT & Success Criteria

WALT (We Are Learning To): craft a persuasive speech, use Ethos/Pathos/Logos, and deliver with clear voice and confident body language.

Success criteria — tick each when met:

Speech length 2:30–3:30 minutes

Clear structure: Hook → PEEL body → Rebuttal → Sinker

Uses at least two persuasive devices (Ethos/Pathos/Logos, rule of three, alliteration)

Uses 4×6 cue cards with keywords only (no full script)

Audible volume, varied pitch, and a 3‑point eye scan

Differentiation: Pair students for planning; provide sentence starters and a PEEL template. Allow written script for practise only (not for performance).

Extension: Prepare a 1-minute rebuttal to a common opposing view or write a persuasive speech for a community audience.

Dyslexia-friendly options: Provide a large‑print, high‑contrast handout, coloured overlays, and bullet-point cue cards; allow extra planning time.

📚 Part 1: Quick Knowledge Check

1. Which of the following is NOT part of the rhetorical triad?

Ethos (credibility)

Pathos (emotion)

Logos (logic)

Alliteration

2. Which hook should you avoid when starting a speech?

A shocking question

A short personal story

"Hi, my name is X and my speech is about..."

A surprising statistic

3. What is the correct PEEL order for a body paragraph?

Point → Explanation → Evidence → Link

Point → Evidence → Explanation → Link

Evidence → Point → Explanation → Link

Point → Evidence → Link → Explanation

4. Check all correct rules for cue cards:

Use numbered 4×6 cards on a binder ring

Write full paragraphs on each card

Use 3–5 bulleted keywords per card

Mark strategic pauses with //

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Practice

5. Write a short thesis using the formula: [Subject] + should/should not + because Reason 1 & Reason 2.
6. Craft an attention-grabbing hook (shocking question, mini-story, or statistic):
7. Plan one PEEL paragraph. Label each line: P → E (evidence) → E (explain) → L (link back):
8. Write a strong "sinker" final sentence (short and memorable):
9. Impromptu PREP practice — Speak for 45–60 seconds. Use the box below to plan: "School should start later."

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