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.
Plan your speech, considering what your introduction, main points, and conclusion will include.
Organize 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.
Create notes or bullet points that you can refer to while presenting your speech.
3 minute long speech
Speech Occasions
Personal
Product recommendation
Academic
Presenting academic work (argumentative paper, research, or report)
Academic speech and debate
Community
Speech 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.)
Business
Presenting to colleagues or peers (pitching ideas, etc.)
Presenting to superiors (project proposal)
Convention presentation (pitching new products, rally speech, teachable moments, etc.)