Speed Persuasion
Author: Eileen E.
Purpose: Students will use their communication skills to persuade their classmates to change their minds about various topics. The lesson aims to teach students how to begin their argument and gain knowledge to effectively do one-on-one discussions using persuasive techniques.
Audience: 8th-10th grade
Materials: Index cards (one for each student) with at least two topics to choose from. Evaluation sheet.
Summary: Three approaches.
1) Distribute cards instructing students to try to persuade their classmate next to them to agree with their opinion about the topic and vice versa.
2) Split the class into two groups A and B, set up desks/chairs to be spaced evenly to allow easier movement. Group A will be tasked to sit with a student from group B and have one minute to get the student to agree or change their stance about the topic on the index card. Once minute is up have students in group B rotate to next student in group A until circle is complete. Switch roles of group so that group B is now the traveling persuaders.
3) Have students prepare a persuasive speech to be given in the next 2-3 days on a topic of their choice. Set a minimum/maximum time for speech with teacher and students evaluating effectiveness of speech on sheet of paper/evaluating sheet.
Works Cited
"Speed Persuading Lesson Plan." Teacher.org/lesson-plan/speed-persuading.
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