al: You are to demonstrate your ability to write a persuasive speech for the appropriate audience that includes:

• A clear thesis or position based on logical reasons supported by precise and relevant evidence.
• Accurate and honest representation of divergent views.
• Information on the complete range of relevant perspectives.
• An organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context.
• Demonstrated consideration of the validity of all primary sources used.
• Language attentively crafted to move a disinterested or opposed audience using specific rhetorical devices to back up assertions.
• Follow the rules and conventions of standard American English and MLA formatting.

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Task: Persuasive speech is used to argue ‘for’ or ‘against’ a specific point. The aim is to start with a statement (which you either do or don’t agree with) and then use persuasive language to get other people to agree with your point of view. You are to write a persuasive speech based upon ONE of the approved topics below:

• Music
• Sports
• Video Gaming
• Education
• Community: What would you change or improve in your community
  Fill out the outline + make final draft