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Practice using concrete evidence from various sources to back up an argument. The lesson emphasizes the use of support in a persuasive speech, as well as the importance of appealing to an audience's logic and emotions. You could modify this assignment into a writing activity, rather than a speech, if it fits your unit more clearly.

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Research, giving speeches, oral presentations, persuasive speeches, public speaking, persuasive arguments, Writing

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persuasive speech, research activity, speech activity, writing skills, support, writing for audience, english language arts
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7th - 9th
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English Language Arts
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