this refers to the highness and lowness of your voice

this refers to the attitude and emotion of your voice

refers to the way someone holds themselves when they’re seated or standing

aspects of communication that do not involve spoken words, such as body language and tone of voice

Considering non-verbal features in presenting a speech

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

Varying sentences and using anecdotes to express a viewpoint

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

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

Which word can be used to describe the highness and lowness of a voice?

Which word beginning with 'P' refers to the speed at which you deliver your speech?

Which of these could be considered non-verbal features?

Which of the following would you use to show confidence when delivering a speech?

Which tonal words could be used to describe Emma Watson's and Emmeline Pankhurst's speeches?

Which answers would not be considered an appropriate tone in which to deliver a persuasive speech about gender inequality to world leaders?

What is the primary purpose of writing a letter to MPs to stop sewage companies dumping in our oceans?

Which word beginning with 'T' describes the mood, feeling and attitude of a speech?

When a text appeals to the reader using the pronoun 'you' this is an example of ...

I remember the loud bang of the explosion.

Ignoring this plea will be disastrous, catastrophic and tragic.

Match these devices to the correct speech openings.

What type of sentence is being used here: 'Continue to break down the barriers you face.'?

What features has the following closing used? "Like the sounds of the battle field, we must be loud, explosive and send a message."

Starter Quiz

What is the primary purpose of writing a letter to MPs to stop sewage companies dumping in our oceans?