Revising Your Persuasive Speech: Connecting Evidence to Your Thesis Statement

This lesson teaches how to revise a persuasive speech by ensuring evidence supports the thesis statement. It covers the writing process stages, common mistakes, and a three-step revision method: rereading with purpose, checking for off-path content, and revising unrelated anecdotes. The lesson emphasizes the importance of a strong thesis as a guide for maintaining focus and coherence in writing.

What are the key ideas that should be repeated throughout a persuasive speech?

What should a writer do if they find information that does not support their thesis?

What steps did the lesson outline for revising a persuasive speech?