This activity aims to assist students with persuasive tactics for argumentative speeches. The activity involves students creating an argumentative speech to defend a hot-take assertion chosen from a list provided by the instructor. In small groups, students will craft an argument supporting their hot-take assertion and present it to the class. During debrief, students will assess the strength of arguments and how to persuade audiences better for their assignment. Courses: Foundational Communications, Public Speaking, Argumentation and Debate, Face-to-Face, Online, Basic Course Appropriate. Objectives: After completing this activity students will: (1) identify the aspects of the Toulmin method in an argument, (2) be able to craft sound arguments meant for persuasion, and (3) be able to evaluate arguments posted by peers.