## Step 3

In this part, you are going to learn about the classic components (ingredients, if you will) of a persuasive speech.

You are also going to apply these components to your own topic to get ready for writing your speech.

# Classic Components of a Persuasive Speech

➜ Go to Section 2 of the WikiHow page we studied in step 1.
➜ Read points 1-4 of this section, giving you information on basic structural items such as the opening, the persuasive evidence, the counterclaim and the call to action.
➜ Do the exercise below to learn more words related to classic components of a speech.

# Applying the Components to Your Speech

Now it's your turn!

➜ Download the Persuasive Speech Planners below (or get a copy from Mrs W).
➜ This document offers four different planners to help you think about the structure of your speech - choose the planner that looks easiest to work with for you and fill it in.

Persuasive Speech Planners