Share The Best Way To Persuade People!
Create a persuasive poster and deliver a short, polite speech to convince classmates of an idea, practicing clear reasons, listening, and respectful language.
Step-by-step guide to create a persuasive poster and deliver a short speech
Step 1
Pick one idea you want to persuade your classmates about and say it out loud in one short sentence.
Step 2
Write a single clear goal sentence that explains what you want your classmates to do or think.
Step 3
On three sticky notes write one strong reason on each with a short example or fact to support it.
Step 4
Choose a catchy headline that states your main idea in just a few exciting words.
Step 5
Place your large sheet of paper on a flat surface and decide where the headline the reasons and a picture will go.
Step 6
Write your headline in big bold letters at the top of the poster.
Step 7
Write each of your three reasons on the poster in its own spot using short clear sentences.
Step 8
Draw or cut and paste pictures or symbols next to each reason to make your poster colorful.
Step 9
Add one polite call to action sentence telling classmates exactly what you want them to do.
Step 10
Make three index cards with short notes for your speech: a greeting your three reasons and your call to action.
Step 11
Practice your short speech out loud two times while keeping it around one minute.
Step 12
Find a family member or friend to listen to your speech and your poster.
Step 13
Give your speech to them clearly and politely.
Step 14
Ask the listener for one suggestion and one question then listen carefully and answer the question politely.
Step 15
Share a photo of your finished poster and a short note about your speech on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use if we don't have sticky notes, a large sheet of paper, or index cards?
Cut three small squares from printer paper for your reasons, tape together printer pages or use a cardboard cereal box for the large poster, and fold a sheet into thirds or cut it into smaller rectangles to make index cards.
I keep going over one minute or forgetting parts of my speech—how do I fix that?
Practice your short speech out loud two times while timing it (step says around one minute) and put only a greeting, one-word prompts for each of the three reasons, and the call to action on the three index cards so you can glance and stay on track.
How can this activity be changed to suit younger or older kids?
For younger kids, choose one clear goal sentence, use stickers or simple pictures next to a single reason and have an adult help with the speech, while older kids can add a supporting fact on each sticky note, include a quick counterargument on the poster, and practice persuasive tone.
What are some ways to extend or personalize the poster and presentation?
Add colored markers or printed photos next to each reason, include a polite call to action that names a specific classroom task, record a short video of your one-minute speech to link or share with the poster, and ask classmates to vote with stickers under the reason they agree with before you present.
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Facts about persuasive communication for kids
🏛️ Aristotle identified three modes of persuasion: ethos (trust), pathos (emotion), and logos (logic).
🎨 Bright colors and big headlines on posters grab attention faster than long blocks of text.
🧠 Explaining or teaching an idea to others helps you remember it better—so persuading classmates can help you learn!
👂 Listening and asking questions makes people more open to your ideas because it shows respect.
🗣️ Public speaking is a skill you can practice—short speeches often boost confidence and clarity.
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