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Persuasive Speech Organisation

The sports day committee is considering a change to the event. Read the speech below, investigate how it is organised, then plan and practise a persuasive speech of your own. Persuade respectfully: use reasons and evidence, not pressure.

Read and Notice the Structure

Should Sports Day Include an All-In Relay? Imagine cheering as a friend who has never raced crosses the finish line with their team. Wouldn’t that be worth celebrating? A short, all-in relay could give more students a chance to take part, build connection, and be simple to organise. First, some events suit particular skills, so not everyone gets an opportunity to take part. A relay team could include runners, walkers and enthusiastic baton-passers. Next, taking part as a team can build connection: each person’s effort helps the group. Finally, the relay can be simple to organise. Teams could practise one safe handover during lunch, and students could choose whether to run or walk. A relay would not replace races or field events; it would add another way to join in. Let’s ask the sports day committee to trial one short relay this year. If everyone can contribute, everyone has a reason to cheer.

1.Identify the introduction, body and conclusion in the sample speech. Give the opening words of each part.

2.What is the speaker’s main argument, or thesis?

3.Which sentence is the attention-grabber (hook)? What kind of hook is it?

4.Match each speech feature to its purpose.

A. Thesis
B. Supporting detail
C. Call to action
D. Rhetorical question

2. States the speaker’s main argument
4. Makes listeners think without needing an answer
3. Helps explain or strengthen a reason
1. Gives listeners a clear next step

5.The body gives three reasons for the relay. List them in order and quote or paraphrase one detail supporting each reason.

6.True or false? The speech suggests the relay should replace the existing races and field events. Correct the statement if it is false.

TrueFalse

7.Which line works best as the call to action? Explain what action it asks the audience to take.

8.The body’s reasons could be organised as problem → solution → benefit. Choose one reason from the speech and complete the sequence. Include a detail from the speech.

Plan Your Own Persuasive Speech

Choose a sports day idea to argue for or against, such as adding a quiet cheering area, offering more team games, or having student announcers. Aim your speech at the sports day committee. Use this organiser before you speak.

9.Plan an introduction: write a hook, state your thesis, and preview two reasons. Make each part clear.

10.Plan two body points. For each, note a reason, a supporting detail (a specific example or realistic observation), and the benefit to the audience.

11.Write a conclusion for your speech. Restate your main idea in fresh words and finish with a respectful call to action.

12.Rehearse your speech aloud. Name one delivery choice you will practise (volume, pace, expression, eye contact, pronunciation or a purposeful pause) and explain how it will help your audience follow your ideas.