Make a persuasive speech about racism and provide at least 6 credible sources according to this outline:

Introduction

Attention-Getter (Cite Source #1): Tell the audience a shocking fact or statistic to capture your audience's attention.

Connection to the Audience: Tell us why your audience should care about this problem or your topic.

Thesis Statement: The goal of my speech today is to persuade you about...

Preview of Main Points: In my speech today, I will be discussing four main points, which are...

Transition: First, I will be discussing...

Body

Main Point #1: Problem: Identify the problem using a fact or statistic and cite source #2.

Sub-point #1: Use supporting details to back your argument (premise)

Sub-point #2: Use supporting details to back your argument (premise)

Sub-point #3: Conclusion

Transition: Next, I will be discussing my second main point, which is...

Main Point #2: Causes: Identify the cause(s) of the problem and cite source #3.

Sub-point #1: Use supporting details to back your argument (premise)

Sub-point #2: Use supporting details to back your argument (premise)

Sub-point #3: Conclusion

Transition: Now, I will be discussing my third main point, which is...

Main Point #3: Solutions: Identify possible solutions to the problem or causes and cite source #4.

Sub-point #1: Use supporting details to back your argument (premise)

Sub-point #2: Use supporting details to back your argument (premise)

Sub-point #3: Conclusion

Transition: Finally, I will be discussing my fourth main point, which is...

Main Point #4: Opposing Argument: What is the oppositional side arguing? Cite source #5.

Sub-point #1: Use supporting details to back your argument (premise)

Sub-point #2: Use supporting details to back your argument (premise)

Sub-point #3: Conclusion

Transition: In wrapping up my speech, I will summarize the main points I discussed in my speech today...

Conclusion

Restate Main Points and Central Idea: Restate the main points and reframe your thesis to remind us what your speech was about.

Call to Action (Cite Source #6): Tell the audience what they can do to fix the problem.

Concluding Statement: One last statement to end your speech, you can refer back to your attention-getter.