Modern media is to blame for lowering moral standards, reading levels and

escalating violence.
Online games can be good for you.
FaceBook (or any other form of social media) is replacing the need for face to

face communication.
Money is not the root of all evil.
Winning at all costs is not right.
Gay marriage is OK.
Clothes choices reflect who you are.
Being a good person is learned.
What is 'right' and 'wrong' changes from generation to generation.
Plastic surgery should be only for those who really need it.
Women should stay in the home to look after their families properly.
All education should be free.
Poverty begins in the mind.
Divorce damages children.
Juvenile crime is a cry for help not punishment.
Gangs are the result of family breakdown.
Children from single parent families are disadvantaged.
Graffiti is art.

Note down 3 possibilities as you go through the list of speech topics below
bearing in mind:

1. Your audience (their interests, values, hopes)

2. Your interest in the topic

In order to persuade convincingly and confidently you need to
genuinely believe your persuasive speech idea is good.

3. The time you have to research it thoroughly

 4. Your desired outcome
(What do you want your audience to do as a result of hearing you
speak?)

5. Your credibility
How qualified are you to speak on the topic you've chosen?
Do you have personal experience on your side?
How long have you been interested in it?
Have you done your research? Found reliable resources?

Source: http://www.write-out-loud.com/persuasive-speech-ideas.html

Motivational Speech Rubric (5 mins.)

Name: ________________________________

Introduction: 25 Points Possible

Good Use of an Attention Getter? 012345
Shows good credibility 012345
Relates the topic to the audience (creates bond with audience) 012345
Did you preview the main benefits? 012345
Thesis Statement (topics importance) 012345
Comments:

Body: 45 Persuasion Points Possible

State the need for change? 012345
At least three main points? 012345
Points supported with facts? 012345
Organizational pattern easy to follow? 012345
Gives reasons and examples? 012345
Have audience visualize benefit 012345
Transition in a smooth manner? 012345
Satisfy audience needs? 012345
Use/persuasiveness of prop? 012345
Comments:

Conclusion: 20 Points Possible

Restate thesis 012345
Reviews main points 012345
Call to action 012345
Provides a memorable, creative conclusion 012345
Comments:

Delivery: 20 Points Possible

Eye Contact 012345
Gestures/Movements 012345
Vocal Expression (rate, pitch, and volume) 012345
Handling and appropriateness of note cards/outline/visuals 012345
Comments:

Outline 10 Points Possible

In correct format 012345
Neat and appropriate 012345

Time Limit: 10 Points Possible

(Time penalty: 1 point deducted for every 30 seconds over or under time limit)

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Degree of Persuasiveness: 20 Points Possible

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Your Score: ___________/150 Grade: ____________

Video source:
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/20-most-inspiring-ted-talks-all-time-that-
you-should-not-miss.html

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/10-inspiring-ted-talks-will-completely-
refresh-perspective-life.html

https://www.ted.com/talks/chris_anderson_teds_secret_to_great_public_speaking