ELC590
TEMPLATE: PREPARATION OUTLINE
PERSUASIVE SPEECH
Student’s Name : NUR SUHAILAH BINTI SHARUDIN
Matric Number : 2020973221
Faculty / Group : CA2A
Lecturer’s Name : MISS MAFARHANATUL AKMAL BINTI AHMAD KAMAL
Speech Title : Living in cities or in the countryside
Organizational Pattern: Monroe’s Motivated Sequence
Visual Aid : Powerpoint slides
General Purpose : To persuade
Specific Purpose : To persuade my audience to live in the best possible
Central Idea : Living in the countryside could offer some advantages that will benefit us.
Introduction
(Monroe’s Motivated Sequence 🡪 Attention)
I. Attention getter
● Home is where the heart means that there will be no place which is more
comfortable than our original place / the place that we belong to.
● A lot of people prefer to live in cities than to live in the countryside because they think
large cities can provide the best opportunities for a better life
II. Reveal topic
● In my opinion, living in a peaceful countryside is much more better
● The benefits is on both mentally and physically
III. Establish credibility
● I can give some evidence to prove that living in the countryside gives more
advantages.
● These advantages are important for us in developing our inner self
IV. Preview body/ state central idea
● The environment help us to be in a healthier lifestyle
● Living in a countryside is an alternative to live in a more affordable living
● We will able to reduce our stress due to our daily routine
(Transition: take a look at the benefits of living in the countryside)
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Body
(Monroe’s Motivated Sequence 🡪 Need)
I. The environment help us to be in a healthier lifestyle
A. Countryside’s environment boost one’s physical and mental health
1. It will be difficult to search for modern treatment
a. People who lives there will demand for other alternative to cure
b. Hospital or medical support are also limited
B. Helps you to be closer to nature that is obviously good for our health
1. The cleaner and fresh air
a. We will get a better breathing and smaller risk of respiratory illness
b. We must choose an area with no industrial activi
2. Payback of nature
a. Nsture may boosts the immune system
b. The safe and sound environtment gives us the opportunities for
outdoor activities
C. Offer an easier access to organic food
1. Countryside have a plenty of farms and yard
a. There will be no problem to buy fresh fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs
b. We can grow our own food anywhere that we want
2. Organic foods can do miracle to our body and mind
a. It may increase energy level as well as our immune system
b. Organic foods may also Improve our focus when doing any task
(Transition: a healthy lifestyle comes from a healthy environment)
(Monroe’s Motivated Sequence 🡪 Satisfaction)
II. Living in a countryside is an alternative to live in a more affordable living
A. Have a chance to improve our financial situation
1. It might be a good incentive to relocate to the country
a. Due to the lower cost of living
b. We will get more for our money
B. The living accomodation in the countryside
1. House and land price
a. Homes in the country is affordable than in urban areas
b. Utilities are cheaper in a small town rather in the big cities
2. Living expenses
a. Lower in the expenses for groceries and household essentials such
as sugar, salt and milk
b. Income taxes and property taxes are lower as well when we lives in
the countryside
C. Higher chance to save money
1. Avoidable cost
a. When we grow some of our food, we may reduce the grocery bills
b. We can also add solar panels to spend less on power
2. Other ways to entertain ourself
a. Engage in various fun activities such as sports and events
b. Fewer overpriced temptations to buy unnecessary things
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(Transition: we need to have a less spending with a greater income)
(Monroe’s Motivated Sequence 🡪 Visualisation)
III. Reduce our stress
A. Everything will be slower and less demanding
1. Living in the country make you more relaxed
a. There will be less hectic schedule to be follow up
b. We only need to focus on the things that really matter to us
B. Peace and quiet surrounding
1. Work wonders for our nerves and mental state
a. We will be calmer and more positive throughout the day
b. Improve our concentration productivity and creativity that we need in
order to complete our routine
2. Avoid distraction around us
The unpleasent noise that comes from then vehicles, industrial activity
May be replaced by the songs that come naturally
C. Lighter traffic
1. Drive further distance in a short period of time
a. The countryside consist of fewer traffic light and no traffic jams
b. Able to avoid annoying and frustrating delays
2. Safe to drive around
a. Feel more relaxed while driving
b. The risk of traffic accident is much smaller due to the less number of
vehicle
Conclusion
(Monroe’s Motivated Sequence 🡪 Action)
I. To sum up everything, it depends on the what we want from life
II. However, we have to make sure that we carefully weigh the pros and cons before making any
decision
III. Both cities and countryside have their own advantages and disadvantages.
IV. But for me, I will stand for the countryside. Not only from the reasons stated above but also for the
time that I used to have during my highschool life in my own hometown
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References
https://www.mymovingreviews.com/move/pros-and-cons-of-moving-to-the-country/
Pros and Cons of Moving to the Country (Jessica Ry)
https://studymoose.com/living-in-cities-or-in-countryside-essay
Living in cities or in countryside. (2016, May 17).
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-38520092
Is it healthier to live in the countryside? 6 January 2017
https://rethinkrural.raydientplaces.com/blog/the-many-ways-country-living-benefits-your-health
The many ways country living benefits your health Posted by Tiffany Wilson on June 30, 2016
https://www.bitlanders.com/blogs/top-ten-advantages-of-village-life/5747187
(Top Ten Advantages Of Village Life )Posted on 03 March 2018 at 02:38
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