## Step 1

## BEFORE YOU GET STARTED

Last week, you have already selected an article (*** or ****) from the Wasp Reporter to base your monologue on, read it and done all the assignments that went with it... right?

If yes, continue below.

If no, go and do that first!

## Goal, audience & approach

In this preparation assignment, you will think about your goal and audience, and you will decide on the approach you want to take.

Your goal will be to persuade your audience of your opinion. Bonus points if you manage to inspire them into action ;).

Your audience will consist of fellow students and teachers. If you want, you can tell them to take on a role (e.g. concerned citizens of a town) if it fits your monologue.

Your approach will be through Ethos, Pathos or Logos: three classical rhetorical devices used to persuade people since the time of the Ancient Greek civilization.

Follow the steps below to get started!

➜ Download the Worksheet below or get a printed copy from the Antique Room.
➜ Start by filling in your name, subject and source article under 'Getting Ready'.
➜ Study points 1-4 of this WikiHow article on How to Write a Persuasive Speech.
➜ On your worksheet under 'Step 1', write down:

- which specific goal you want to achieve with your monologue. Use one whole sentence for this, have a look at step 2 of the WikiHow article for inspiration.
- who your intended audience (and whether you require them to take on a role) and what you think their views and knowledge on your subject are (check step 3 of the WikiHow article).
- whether you will use Ethos, Pathos or Logos to convince your audience and why you think this approach will be the most successful (step 4 of the WikiHow article).

5VWO Speaking Skills 1 Preparation Worksheet.docx