1. Parts of an Argumentative Speech
McAndrews, 2014

2. Bell Work
 Take out a sheet of paper for Cornell notes. At the top,
make a list of elements that make a speech or
presentation good.

3. Grab Attention/Opening Statement
 A rhetorical question
 A shocking statement
 A quote
 An example
 A story
 Use humor

4. Motivate Audience
 Explain practical value
 Establish curiosity in
subject

5.  Tell about any firsthand
experience you have regarding
the subject
 Allude to sources of information
you consultedEstablish
Credibility

6. State Thesis/Opinion
 It’s okay to say “I” in
your speech.
 Make sure your opinion
is clear!

7. Provide
General Plan
This is your opportunity
to provide a preview of
the main points you will
cover.

8. Provide Reasons and Evidence
 Begin with the most important reason
 End with the least important reason
 Use real life experience and evidence from
research to back up your opinion

9. Provide a Counterclaim
Now, I know some of you may not
agree with me…
Some of you may be thinking that…
It is true that…, but…

10. Provide a Conclusion
 Restate thesis and
summarize main ideas
 Tell the audience what
they should do or think
 A strong concluding
statement

11. Tips to Remember
 Establish and maintain eye contact.
 Speak at a reasonable pace and volume.
 Organize your ideas on a note card and refer to it.
 Try to appear relaxed.
 Watch the time.
 Do not end by saying, “and that’s it.
 PRACTICE!!!

12. Examples
 Take note of what each of these people does right and
wrong.
 Hilarious Politician - WORST SPEECH EVER!!! – YouTube
 My Favorite Graduation Speech Ever – YouTube
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj3iNxZ8Dww&feature=r
elated
 Boy Gives Terrible Speech – YouTube
 Bad Public Speaking Example 3 - YouTube