try not to put big words in this speech Persuasive Speech-Information and Submission Choose a persuasive topic. It could either be a product, a service or an action you wish to persuade your classmates on as well as 3 minutes in length and no longer than 10 minutes. Create or locate at least one visual aid that you will use during the persuasive speech assignment. This can be photographs, videos, graphs, maps, objects or powerpoints. Remember that the visual needs to be relevant, easy to read, and easy to understand. They need to enhance your speech and help you make your points. Please show your visual at some point in the speech or if a powerpoint, you can include it during your speech. If you are using visuals found in external sources, make sure to document the source (indicate where it is from during your speech) Rubric grading for your speech: Does your speech have an introduction? 10 points Does your speech provide good reasons for your position or item you are persuading? 20 points Is your speech well organized (there is a sensible flow)? 20 points How was our eye contact with the audience? 10 points How good was your visual in your speech? 10 points Is your speech at least 3 minutes in length? 20 points Does your speech have a conclusion in that you sum up the points made during your persuasion and again state your opinion? 10 points