1.

Attention Getter
 The opening sentence of a persuasive speech should always say something to
grab the attention of the audience. This is potentially the most important line;
if the audience doesn’t like the opening, they may ignore the following ideas
and concepts.
2. Thesis Statement
 The thesis statement is where the speaker tells their listeners their position on
the issue they are discussing. By the end of the speech, the presenter’s goal is
for the audience to agree with their thesis statement. A thesis statement
should be relatively short, and clearly state the views of the speaker. This
statement is to inform the audience of the speaker’s mindset and try to get the
audience to see the issue their way.
3. Reason #1
 After the introductory portion of the speech is over, the speaker starts
presenting reasons to the audience. These reasons are various statements that
provide support for the thesis statement. After each reason, the speaker lists
examples as evidence to try and provide a factual argument to sway listeners’
opinion to agree with their own.
 A. Example
 B. Example
 C. Example
4. Reason #2
 A. Example
 B. Example
 C. Example
5. Reason #3
 A. Example
 B. Example
 C. Example
6. Conclusion/Final Appeal
 The conclusion is the most important part of a persuasive speech besides the
introduction and thesis statement. This is where the speaker must sum up and
tie in all of their arguments into an organized and solid point.