Persuasive Speech

August 17, 2015

E.Q: Create an authentic persuasive essay applying the techniques reviewed throughout this unit.

Articulate your essay to the class using effective tone, pacing, and eye contact.

Obj: I can create a persuasive essay, using the techniques discussed in class.

I can effectively persuade a person through public speaking.

Starter:

Review your essay.

Make sure to read it to yourself once to prepare yourself for your speech.

 

Vocabulary:

Big Idea: Change 

Part of Speech:  verb

Dictionary Definition: to become different: to make (someone or something) different

: to become something else

Your Definition:

Activity: What is an example of change?

Literary Term: Narrative

Part of Speech: noun

Dictionary Definition: a story that is told or written

Your Definition:

Activity: What is an example of a narrative?

Activity:

1.  Presentations

You will present in small groups of approximately four people.

Each of you will take turns trying to persuade your classmates, based on your essay.

After each person presents, critique your peers.

Write down one plus and one delta.

2.  Photo Essay of Change

Before we begin our next unit on change, first we will discover what change means to us.

You will create a photo essay that depicts your interpretation of the idea change.

Requirements:

Cover Page with Title

Brief paragraph at the beginning of photo essay introducing the meaning of your interpretation.

Minimum 10 photographs

Minimum 3 quotes that enrich photograph.

Possible ways to create photo essay

exposure.co

Google Draw

GoogleSlides

Make sure that you purposefully select each photo.

It needs to tell a story.

Closure:

Reflect on your understanding of persuasive techniques.

Using the learning target to identify your knowledge of understanding as levels 1-4.

What misunderstandings would you like help with?