Create a new persuasive speech OUTLINE (MLA format) * outline the speech * Write out the introduction for the speech (catch the audience attention, and generate interest in your topic) * Write out the thesis statement ( A claim) * Body of the Speech 3-5 major points that will be by the #s. (First point, 2nd point etc.) no more than 5 no less than 3. * Bullet points only * Summarize it by the order of the major points. * Close out by stating the thesis statement again.