Tired of hearing the same persuasive speech read off of a manuscript over and over again? Disappointed by the sources your students select? Frustrated with disorganized speeches that lack clarity and impact? Then this persuasive speaking assignment is designed for you. This comprehensive curriculum will guide your students step-by-step, helping them craft thoughtful, organized, and truly persuasive speeches — all delivered extemporaneously with confidence and poise.
What’s Included:
- 40 Fillable PDFs: Interactive resources to enhance student learning and streamline the process.
- Print Options: Whether you prefer color or black and white, these materials are ready to go.
- Guided Notes: Ensuring students follow along and understand the critical elements of a persuasive speech.
- Holistic Evaluation Rubric: An easy-to-use tool to assess students on content, structure, and delivery.
- Meaningful Peer Review Rubric: Encourages students to provide constructive feedback and learn from their peers.
- Self-Review Activity: Students reflect on their own speeches and identify areas for improvement.
- Visual Aids Guidelines: Tips and best practices to ensure visual aids enhance rather than distract from their message.
- Delivery Tips: Focused instructions on how to engage an audience through eye contact, body language, and vocal variety.
- Credibility Assessment for Sources: A must-have guide to help students select reliable and authoritative sources.
- Topic Selection Activity: Helps students choose compelling, relevant topics that will resonate with their audience.
- Speech Template for Extemporaneous Delivery: A structured format that allows students to organize their thoughts while still speaking naturally.
- Step-by-Step Instructions for Persuasion: Detailed breakdowns of how to build logical, credible arguments that appeal to the audience’s emotions.
This curriculum contains all the resources and strategies I’ve developed over my 20 years of teaching persuasive speaking. It’s designed to help your students not only learn but excel — and you’ll finally get to hear some fantastic speeches that stand out for their clarity, conviction, and creativity.
Give it a try — your classroom discussions will never be the same!