During the next several lessons you will be writing a persuasive speech and taking a stance on a topic that can be debated.
To begin, save this document to your computer with your name at the end of the filename (e. g., NG_ELA9-10_W_11_GA_Alice_Jones. docx). You will write the first draft of your speech in this document, and you will continue to use the document throughout the assignment. When you complete your speech, you will submit this document to your teacher for grading.
Refer to the Write a Persuasive Speech Assignment document and follow the steps to complete the assignment.
Your teacher will score your assignment using the Write a Persuasive Speech Grading Rubric. Look at the rubric yourself so that you know how your assignment will be scored.
Check with your teacher regarding the due date for the assignment, and contact your teacher for instructions on scheduling your presentation.