Oral Language: Persuasive Speaking
Understand the basic structure of a persuasive speech
Identify key elements that make a speech convincing
Recognize how to clearly state a position
“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”
— Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)Demonstrates the power of carefully chosen words to persuade and inspire
Gather students in a circle and introduce the concept of persuasive speaking. Ask students to share a time when someone convinced them to do something.
Explain the five key elements of a persuasive speech: clear position, logical organization, strong evidence, emotional appeal, and a compelling call to action.
Students work in pairs to create a 1-minute persuasive speech about something they care about
Simpler: Use provided topic prompts
Challenge: Include counterarguments in speech
Reflect on what makes a speech persuasive and how we can use our words to positively influence others
Dear God, help us use our words to encourage and inspire others, just as Your words bring hope and life.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how to adapt our speaking to different audiences
“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”
— Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Honeycomb Word Map - Write persuasive words on a honeycomb diagram
Persuasive speaking is a critical communication skill that helps children express their thoughts clearly and confidently
Children may feel nervous about speaking in front of others
Ability to state a clear position and support it with reasons