ability to convince someone to do or think something

causing individuals or groups of people to feel left out or isolated

acting or behaving in a way that directly challenges someone, often leading to conflict

Varying sentences and using anecdotes to express a viewpoint

English

Exploring historical attitudes and perspectives in non-fiction texts

Discussing historical and societal attitudes

Exploring historical perspectives of men

Exploring autobiographical texts

Considering alternative perspectives of war in non-fiction texts

Developing analytical responses

Identifying and analysing a writer’s perspective

Comparing the presentation of perspectives in non-fiction texts

Comparing tone and language choices in non-fiction texts

Reading and forming opinions on a 19th century text

Exploring a non-fiction text with multiple perspectives

Comparing and evaluating non-fiction texts

Creating comparative analytical paragraphs

Identifying and exploring complex ideas in a text

Creating layered language analysis

Planning an analytical response

Understanding what makes a persuasive speech

Persuasive writing: using credible and effective rhetorical devices

Developing a viewpoint using structural features

Writing a speech: openings and closings

Preparing to write a persuasive speech

Re-drafting a persuasive speech

Considering non-verbal features in presenting a speech

Preparing and delivering a powerful speech

In 'Women's rights across the ages', students look at the way language has evolved in the discussion of gender, from the 18th Century to today and to what extent this reflects changing social attitudes. In 'Macbeth: Lady Macbeth as Machiavellian Villain', students examine the play's unconventional female lead, considering how sympathetically she might be viewed by audiences across the ages. 

In 'Writing with passion', students complete the unit by writing an opinion article, protesting about something that they feel strongly about. In 'Women's rights across the ages', students practise voicing a strong personal viewpoint through a persuasive speech. 

In this unit, pupils read a wide range of non-fiction texts from across history that are centered around the topic of women's rights. They first read a range of texts and identify key themes and techniques within them, before then planning, writing, re-drafting and delivering their own speech.

Women's rights across the ages: non-fiction reading and writing

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

to describe a beautiful landscape in full

Which of these would **not** be considered a purpose of persuasive writing? 

Which word beginning with 'R' completes this sentence: 'When creating a persuasive speech you want to create a {{}} with your audience.'?

Which word can be described as: 'causing individuals or groups of people to feel left out or isolated'?

Which of these **two** tonal words could be considered as **not** the best way to engage or persuade an audience?

Unite for a world where equality is not just a goal, but a reality.

Shouldn't we all strive for a world where equality is the norm?

Equality should not just be a goal, but a reality for all.

Match the sentence type to correct example.

It should be used to illustrate the issue or make a point.

It should be long and have lots of detail.

It should link to the subject or theme of the writing

Which of these statements would **not** help create an effective anecdote?

The use of an interrogative sentence to provoke thought.

The use of numbers to present evidence or express a fact.

The use of three words or phrases to emphasise a point or idea.

A speaker or writer talks directly to the audience, often using "you".

Match the rhetorical device to its correct definition.

In her "HeForShe" speech Emma Watson states that: "15.5 million girls will be married in the next 16 years as children." This is an example of ...

A short story about something interesting.

A clear and structured argument used to back up a point.

A deep dive into the themes and symbols of a book.

A factual report about scientific discoveries.

Which of these definitions best describes an anecdote?

"It will take 75 years [...]before women can expect to be paid the same as men."

"when at eight I was confused at being called “bossy”

Which of the following is an example of Emma Watson using an anecdote in her 'HeForShe' speech?

To make the audience feel like they are being told off.

To get everyone's attention and make them feel involved.

Which sentence best describes the impact of Emma Watson's use of direct address in her 'HeForShe' speech?

The attitude or emotion conveyed by a piece of writing or speech.

The clarity and precision of language used in communication.

Which definition best describes the term 'tone'?

Starter Quiz

Match the rhetorical device to its correct definition.