Lesson 4: Delivering a Self-Composed Persuasive Speech

Learning Outcome

At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

a. Analyze a video of a persuasive speech presentation

b. Write a persuasive speech using appropriate modals
c. Deliver a self-composed persuasive speech

Pre-test

Directions: Read the sentences carefully. Identify and choose the answer on the box. Write
your answer on the blank. USE CAPITAL LETTERS ONLY.

______________1.
Body language It is the rise and
Speech fall of our voice
delivery Speedwhen we Pronunciation
speak.
_ Communication
_ _apprehension
_ _ _ Pitch _ _
Articulation_ _ _

behaviors, as opposed to words, are used to express or convey the information.

______________3. It refers to the presentation of the speech you have
researched, organized, outlined, and practiced.
______________4. It refers to the clarity of sounds and words we produce.
______________5. It refers to the ability to use the correct stress, rhythm, and
intonation of a word in a spoken language.

Discussion

Important Aspects of Presentation to Keep in Mind

1. Body language - make sure that you have a proper posture. If your shoulders are
sagging and your legs are crossed, you will not appear as being sincere and people just will
not accept your message.

2. Articulation - articulation means how your total vocal process works. There are
several steps to this entire process. First, you need air from the lungs, your vocal cords in
your larynx must be working, your mouth and tongue must be in sync, and you have to make
sure that you have got some saliva in your mouth to keep things oiled. You should be aware
of your physical makeup to be able to understand how you speak.

3. Pronunciation - pronounce each word. Avoid slang, except to make a point, and
do not slur your words. Avoid saying, "you know."

4. Pitch - pitch refers to the highs and lows of your voice. Whatever you do, avoid a
monotone!
 5. Speed - your speed, or pace, is an important variable to control. Between 140160
words per minute is the normal pace for a persuasive speech. Any faster and you may
appear to be glib; any slower and you sound like you are lecturing. The human ear and brain
can compile and decode over 400 spoken words per minute, so if you are going too slow
your listeners' minds are going to start to wander as the brains finds other ways to keep
themselves occupied.

6. Pauses - the pause, or caesura, is a critical persuasive tool. When you want to
emphasize a certain word, just pause for one second before; this highlights the word. If you
really want to punch it, pause before and after the word!

7. Volume - volume is another good tool for persuasive speech, but you should use it
with caution. If you scream all the way through your speech, people will become accustomed
to it and it will lose its effectiveness. On the other hand, a few well-timed shouts can liven up
the old speech! Try to "project" or throw your voice out over the entire group - speak to the
last row.

8. Quality - quality of voice is gauged by the overall impact that your voice has on
your listeners. Quality of voice is the net caliber of your voice, its character and attributes.
Try to keep your vocal quality high; it is what separates your voice from everyone else's.

9. Variance - variance of vocal elements is your most important consideration of all!

One of the most persuasive speakers in modern history was Winston Churchill. One of his
most remarkable qualities was his ability to vary the elements of his voice. He would start
with a slow, laconic voice and then switch gears to a more rapid pace.

Activity

A.

I. Emma Watson’s Speech

II. TED Talk by Adora Svitak
III. ‘I have a dream’ by Martin Luther King Jr.
Choose one among these examples of speeches and watch it on the Internet. After,
answer the following questions:
1. What did you notice about the speaker’s delivery and style?
2. What things did you see that you would like to emulate in your own speeches?
3. What things did you notice that you would like to avoid in giving speeches?

B.
 Directions: Write a persuasive speech using appropriate modals. Choose any of the
topics given below.
1. The Use of Cellular Phones in School
2. Selling of Junk Foods inside the School Campus
3. The Anti-Terrorism Bill in the Philippines
4. The Economic Status of the Philippines during the COVID-19 Pandemic
5. The Impacts of Social Media to the Teenagers

Assessment

A. Using your self-composed persuasive speech in Activity B, deliver this by video

recording your presentation. Submit your output to your teacher.

Rubric:

Below Expectation Satisfactory Exemplary Score

Organization No apparent The presentation The presentation is

organization. has a focus and carefully organized and
Evidence is not used provides some provides convincing
to support assertions. evidence that evidence to support
(0-2) supports conclusions. (6-8)
conclusions. (3-5)

Content The content is The content is The content is

inaccurate or overly generally accurate, complete and accurate.
general. (0-2) but incomplete. (5- (10-13)
7)

Style The speaker appears The speaker is The speaker is relaxed

anxious and generally relaxed and comfortable,
uncomfortable, and comfortable, presentation is right
presentation is too presentation is a length, student
short, or entire decent length, and demonstrates ability to
paragraphs are read students’ won speak
verbatim from the words are used for extemporaneously and
article. (0-2) the summary. (3-6) make eye contact with
other members of the
class. (7-9)

Total Score
 Feedback

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Suggested Readings

 http://open.lib.umn.edu/publicspeaking/chapter/14-4-practicing-for-succesful-speech-
delivery/
 http://www.englishclub.com/esl-activities/persuasive-speech/html
 http://2021books.lardbucket.org/books/public-speaking-practice-and-ethics/s17-
delivering-the-speech.html

References:

Books

English 8 Quarter 3 – Module 7 Oral Reading and Fluency Language Literacy 21 st Century
Skills, Department of Education