Persuasive Influence Pathway
Level 1
Foundation & Ice Breaker
Level Focus
Getting comfortable speaking in front of others and receiving feedback
Core Projects
1
ice breaker
Pathways Persuasive Influence — Level 1 project
2
evaluation and feedback
Pathways Persuasive Influence — Level 1 project
3
researching and presenting
Pathways Persuasive Influence — Level 1 project
Speech Timing
Standard speech time for Level 1: 4–6 minutes
4 min
Green Light
Minimum time
5 min
Yellow Light
Warning signal
6 min
Red Light
Maximum time
Tips for Level 1
- ✓Your Ice Breaker is your most personal speech — be yourself
- ✓Focus on eye contact and vocal variety
- ✓Ask for gentle feedback from an experienced evaluator
- ✓It's OK to be nervous — everyone was at Level 1