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1. Touchstone 3: Persuasive Speech ASSIGNMENT: Think about a persuasive
speech that
Touchstone 3: Persuasive SpeechASSIGNMENT: Think about a persuasive speech that you
would like to present on a topic of your choice. The speech can be for any context, but it
must be persuasive. See the list of example speech occasions and purposes for inspiration, if
needed.PersonalProduct recommendationAcademicPresenting academic work
(argumentative paper, research, or report)Academic speech and debateCommunitySpeech
at a community gathering (PTA meeting, boy/girl scout convention, town hall, homeowner’s
association, athletic league, school board meeting, etc.)Community action speech (asking for
something, promoting a policy, etc.)Political speech (on behalf of a candidate, yourself as
candidate, etc.)BusinessPresenting to colleagues or peers (pitching ideas, etc.)Presenting to
superiors (project proposal)Convention presentation (pitching new products, rally speech,
teachable moments, etc.)In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must
be original for this course. Any recycled work will be sent back with a 0, and you will be
given one attempt to redo the Touchstone.Touchstone Support VideosOrganizing your
Persuasive SpeechPersuading your AudienceChoosing the Right LanguageOvercoming
Public Speaking AnxietyA. DirectionsStep 1: Plan SpeechPlan your speech, considering what
your introduction, main points, and conclusion will include.Step 2: Organize
SpeechOrganize your speech, following the structure of Monroe’s Motivated Sequence. Your
speech should include an introduction, body, and conclusion. The introduction should
contain your key message. The body should cover your main topics and support to back up
your main points. Make sure that all support is relevant and from credible sources. Your
conclusion should summarize your main points and provide a call to action.Step 3: Create
NotesCreate notes or bullet points that you can refer to while presenting your speech.Step
4: Practice SpeechPractice presenting your speech. Aim for a speech that is 3 to 5 minutes in
length.Step 5. Review RubricBefore filming, review the rubric to ensure that you understand
how you will be evaluated.Step 6: Film SpeechFilm yourself presenting the speech. Be sure
that you can be easily seen and heard, and direct your speech to the camera.Step 5: Review
VideoReview your video to ensure that you can be seen and heard. Refilm as needed.Step 6:
Review Checklist and RequirementsReview the checklist and requirements to ensure that
your Touchstone is complete.Organizing your Persuasive SpeechYour speech should be
organized with an open, a body, and a close. In your opening, you may decide to grab your
audience’s attention by asking a question, or sharing a short story or surprising statistic

2. about your topic. The body of the speech presents your supporting information, and your
close recaps your main points. In persuasive speeches, develop your main points around a
problem, a solution, and a call to action from your audience.