My Persuasive Speech
What is my topic?
A dog is really, a man's best friend.
Why I chose this topic?
I have recently been able to have my own pet dog. He's just over 1.5 years old. He really puts life into perspective.
Why does my audience need to know about this?
Being happy and healthy should be every one's goal in life.
A pet can help you be happy and healthy.
A pet helps a person develop all sorts of skills. They also make you a better person and offer you the rewards of friendship.
It's something I know a lot about.
What does the audience get out of my speech?
I will make it entertaining.
It will give them a little bit of happiness.
Hopefully, I will make them laugh and perhaps cry.
Research
Encyclopedia Britannica article on dogs. A reliable and well-known source. Hopefully, students will know of this encyclopedia which is now online. Britannica is a famous and reputable, trustworthy brand. This article talks about the origans of the dog, physical traits, breeds, and dogs as pets.
Psychology Today article named Pets Rock. Emphasises the health and emotional benefits of owning a pet.
YouTube video of a Dashound escaping an enclosure by climbing over the back of a bigger dog. This shows cooperation and planning. The dashounds brothers and sisters follow. From owning my dog I can vouch for many examples of intelligence.
Ideas/points
Pets are good for you and they will give you back as much as you put in.
Dogs and cats are the world's most popular pets.
Dogs are very intelligent and will always surprise you and keep things interesting.