This assignment is for a speech class , I need a persuasive speech on one of these topics and it does not matter which topic you pick. Topics are student loans, mental health awareness and gun control

Fundamentals Worksheet #2

This worksheet walks you through laying the foundation to your final Persuasive Speech through identifying the components of your speech introduction. This will help you formulate the beginning of your proposed Persuasive Speech and provide the text you can use for your Speech Introduction video assignment. Don’t be concerned if you’re not completely certain that this will be the exact introduction to your final speech; that’s not necessary at this stage. It is normal for these answers to change and develop as you build your speech throughout the quarter and understand your topic better.

Section 1:

Briefly explain your topic in at least 3 sentences:

Next, please list three potential attention grabbers that you could use in an introduction.

Attention Grabber:

Find an example for each that could work as an opener for your speech:

Section 2:

For this section, please answer completely.

Thesis Statement: (what do you want your audience to know when the speech is complete)

In this speech I will persuade my audience that………..

Include

Internal preview: (what direction do you want your speech to take?)

Section 3:

For this section, please answer completely.

Credibility Statement: (why should the audience believe you?)

Provide two examples that show (1) your knowledge/experience and (2) the use of a knowledgeable/credible resource.

Audience Impact: (why is this worthy of an audience’s attention?)

Explain why this should be important to your audience and how it may affect them.

As you build your speech, you should locate references that have good information to help you gain attention, explain the topic, or persuade the audience. List at least two here using the APA format.

Potential references: