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1 1 WATER POLLUTION A SAMPLE PERSUASIVE SPEECH CONTENTS Topic, Thesis and Basic Outline Page 2 Actual Student Speech Page 5 Speech with Evaluation Page 8 Final Speech Page 13 2 TOPIC, THESIS AND BASIC OUTLINE PERSUASIVE SPEECH WATER POLLUTION TOPICS: ___School Uniforms ___Human Cloning ___Breast Implants ___Water POLLUTION ___Same Sex Marriage ___War in Iraq ___Ritalin Good or Bad LIST OF PROBLEMS: ___What is the history? ___Why is it a problem? ___Who does it affect? Can you think of more questions? SOLUTIONS: Get ready to fill in your solutions with your research.

2 _____ _____ _____ _____ TOPICS 1. School Uniforms 2. Human Cloning 3. WATER POLLUTION 4. Breast Implants 5. Same Sex Marriage 6. War in Iraq 7. Ritalin Good or Bad NARROW TOPIC 1. Human Cloning 2. WATER POLLUTION 3. Breast Implants 4. War in Iraq FINAL TOPIC CHOICE 1. WATER POLLUTION Make a list of topics that you are passionate about and that you can truly argue for or against. Stay away from topics that have been argued to death. For instance, topics like the death penalty, abortion, drunk driving have been written and talked about hundreds of times. Unless you have new information about these kind of topics, stay away from them and think about something that has not made it to the 5 o clock news for weeks running.

3 What are you passionate about? When you have selected your topic, you should start a list of why your topic is a problem. Is there a history to this problem? Who does it affect? Why is it right/wrong? Why should your audience care? Think of more questions, your research is going to help you answer the questions. 3 THESIS STATEMENT AND PREVIEW OF MAIN POINTS BRAINSTORMING YOUR POINT OF VIEW ( ) THESIS STATEMENT This thesis gets right to the point. However, what is not clear is which ocean? Is the speaker talking about oceans in general, or is there one specific ocean that is the focus?

4 We re getting there! Let s suppose that the speaker is really focused on our local ocean. There is still more we can do with this thesis that could bring it into sharper focus. All we need to do is change the word order. That s it! Wow! Don t get frustrated, just keep working on it. You ll get the hang of it! Preview of Main Points For a Persuasive speech it is imperative that you have a Preview of Main Points . Think of it as an expansion of your thesis statement. Below is a basic format that might work for you. You may need to replace more than the (underlined/bracketed) words for your particular speech, but this is a straight forward, simplistic, orderly Preview format that can be switched up to meet your needs.

5 Yes, it can be as simple as that. Once you get the hang of this format, you can try to expand or change yours in order to fit your style. However, remember you want to get to the point in a clear-cut fashion. Don t get to wordy or you will lose your audience s interest before you get to your first point. Today, we will look at (Ocean POLLUTION ). I will discuss the history of (Ocean POLLUTION ), (who) is affected, some of the signs of (Ocean POLLUTION ), and why you should care. Finally, I will tell you about some (Programs/Preventions) for (Ocean POLLUTION ). Brainstorming your thesis statement.

6 I am going to share some information regarding ocean POLLUTION with you today. Developing your thesis statement I am going to share some information regarding ocean POLLUTION that affects our local Pacific Ocean coast. Final thesis statement Today I m going to share some information regarding the POLLUTION that affects our local Pacific Ocean coastline. 4 BASIC OUTLINE PERSUASIVE SPEECH WATER POLLUTION INTRODUCTION Hooks Ideas: 1. Personal greeting/question. It s okay to get your audience thinking right off the bat, but don t forget to say Hi , Good Morning , Good Afternoon , Good Evening first!

7 2. Startling Statements. This can be a personal experience, personal knowledge, or information you have discovered in your research. 3. Utilizing statistical information can show how big/small, represented/underrepresented the issue is. For instance, if you are claiming that too many people worry about _____, you can bring in statistics that show how small the problem really is. Similarly, if you want to show that _____ is underrepresented you can introduce statistics that show how big the problem really is and how too few people are aware of the problem. Thesis Statement and Preview: What is the major purpose of the speech?

8 What main points am I going to cover? I. Background A. What is Ocean POLLUTION ? 1. 2. 3. B. How many people are affected by Ocean POLLUTION ? 1. One 2. Two II. Causes of Ocean POLLUTION A. B. III. What are some of the Signs of WATER POLLUTION A. B. IV. Programs/Prevention A. B. CONCLUSION 1. List key points. 2. Leave audience with something to think about. 5 ACTUAL STUDENT SPEECH Elizabeth Armstrong Introduction Good afternoon class. I would like all of you who are comfortable to close your eyes for a moment while I paint a mental image for you. Picture a perfect, sunny summer afternoon.

9 There is a light breeze blowing, and the beach is calling to you. You pack up a basket full of goodies, your sunscreen, and a blanket, and head down to the beach. You park your car, get out, and to your surprise, there are signs posted everywhere telling you that the beach is closed indefinitely. There is trash floating up with the current as the waves hit the shore. A stench of raw sewage makes its way into your nostrils. You are so disgusted you can t even believe this is your beach. You may all open your eyes now. I am going to share some information regarding ocean POLLUTION with you today.

10 First, I am going to cover various aspects of the problem of ocean POLLUTION , including the history and extent of the problem, the effects, and why it is wrong to let it continue. Second, I am going to offer solutions to the problem of ocean POLLUTION , including what has been done to date, why it hasn t worked, and what I suggest can be done now and into the future. Third, I am going to finish up with an overall summary of my main points and an appeal to your consciences. I. The Problem A. History of the Problem WATER POLLUTION is the presence of any foreign substance in WATER which tends to degrade the quality so as to constitute a hazard or impair the usefulness of WATER , as defined by the Public Health Service.