The Blind Side
Persuasive Speech on a Media Source
General Purpose: To persuade my audience about a specific form of media.
Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience to watch the inspirational movie, The Blind Side.
Thesis Statement: The Bind Side is an extraordinary true story that reflects upon many life lessons.
Introduction
I. Attention Getter: As once stated by George W. Bush, “America is the land of the second chance- and when the gates of the prison open, the path ahead should lead to better life.”
II. Argument/Introduce Topic: The Blind Side is an extraordinary true story that reflects upon inspiring life lesson.
III. Credibility Statement: I have watched The Blind Side many times and from my experience this movie is worth every minute of your time.
IV. Preview: This afternoon, I will explain the reason why The Blind Side portrays brilliant character that will make you look at life differently.
A. Starting with the fact we can’t change the life we are brought into but we can change the way we live it.
B. Also, take a helping hand from others that are offering.
C. Finally, the value of something is not always obvious from what we see on the surface.
[Transition: Furthermore, lets look more into the life lesson outlined by the movie, The Blind Side.]
I. Main Point: Nobody can go back and start a new beginning to their life, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. A. Sub-point: Michael Ohre spent most of his childhood years in the so-called ‘hood’ and was surrounded by drugs, alcohol, and gangs.
1. Sub-sub point: Michael did not speak much about his childhood but did tell his Mrs. Leigh Ann Tuohy this, “And when she was finished she would tell me to open my eyes, the past is gone, the world is a good place, and its all going to be okay” (The Blind Side).
2. Sub-sub point: Michael’s mom would repeat to him this as she participated in drug activities.
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General Purpose: To persuade my audience about a specific form of media.
Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience to watch the inspirational movie, The Blind Side.
Thesis Statement: The Bind Side is an extraordinary true story that reflects upon many life lessons.
Introduction
I. Attention Getter: As once stated by George W. Bush, “America is the land of the second chance- and when the gates of the prison open, the path ahead should lead to better life.”
II. Argument/Introduce Topic: The Blind Side is an extraordinary true story that reflects upon inspiring life lesson.
III. Credibility Statement: I have watched The Blind Side many times and from my experience this movie is worth every minute of your time.
IV. Preview: This afternoon, I will explain the reason why The Blind Side portrays brilliant character that will make you look at life differently.
A. Starting with the fact we can’t change the life we are brought into but we can change the way we live it.
B. Also, take a helping hand from others that are offering.
C. Finally, the value of something is not always obvious from what we see on the surface.
[Transition: Furthermore, lets look more into the life lesson outlined by the movie, The Blind Side.]
I. Main Point: Nobody can go back and start a new beginning to their life, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. A. Sub-point: Michael Ohre spent most of his childhood years in the so-called ‘hood’ and was surrounded by drugs, alcohol, and gangs.
1. Sub-sub point: Michael did not speak much about his childhood but did tell his Mrs. Leigh Ann Tuohy this, “And when she was finished she would tell me to open my eyes, the past is gone, the world is a good place, and its all going to be okay” (The Blind Side).
2. Sub-sub point: Michael’s mom would repeat to him this as she participated in drug activities.
3.