to initiate or provoke an action or event, usually with a specific outcome

something that has the power or force to bring about change, often in a positive or impactful way

to accomplish something in an efficient and effective way

the ability to adapt or bounce back from difficult situations

Having productive discussions in response to a non-fiction text

English

In 'Women's rights',  students practise voicing a strong personal viewpoint through a persuasive speech. In ‘The language of Change’ pupils develop an understanding of how to generate interesting content, including the use of rhetorical devices and structure to organise and present their ideas. 

In this unit, pupils look at powerful speeches and emulate them by writing their own speeches. They first read, analyse and compare powerful speeches. They then hone their craft by understanding the features that contribute towards creating a powerful speech. They finally plan and write a speech.

Spoken language: the language of change

a feeling or expression that is intensely passionate, enthusiastic, or earnest

is the main idea or essence of something, often brief and in a simplified form

to be forceful, determined and extreme, sometimes using aggressive methods

a writer’s attitude or emotional stance; encompasses the mood, feeling and overall atmosphere

something that is outdated, old-fashioned, or no longer in common use

Understanding and summarising perspectives

refers to a specific group or area of influence- for example, the political sphere refers to the area of political activity

means to stimulate or inspire action or change

to give someone the power, confidence or ability to do something; usually makes them feel stronger

expressing something in a clear and concise manner, without unnecessary details or elaboration

when referring to quotations, if a quotation is embedded then it is included in your own sentence

Comparing non-fiction texts

A combative or confrontational attitude, often advocating for extreme measures in pursuit of a particular cause

having a good connection or understanding with someone; a close relationship

in the context of an argument means to support or strengthen it

Analysing a persuasive speech

the ability to bounce back from difficulties or challenges

to encourage or provoke someone to take action

things are not fair or equal for everyone

to confidently express your thoughts or feelings in a respectful and clear manner

a short and personal account or story, used in persuasive writing to create a rapport with the audience

Evaluating and improving model responses on non-fiction texts

if you appear authoritative you seem knowledgeable and command respect

to look inward or examine one’s own thoughts or feelings

this describes something that stirs up strong reactions or emotions

Comparing tone and methods in non-fiction texts

someone who is actively engaged in bringing about social, political or environmental changes

speaking or acting on behalf of oneself or others to promote a cause or idea

to create and establish a positive connection between a writer or speaker and their audience

a duty or responsibility that someone is required to fulfil

Understanding what makes a powerful speech

a person’s opinion or perspective on something

to strengthen or further support something - in this context-  an idea

Engaging your audience: creating effective opening and closing paragraphs

having reliable knowledge or expertise which makes you appear trustworthy and believable

something that is likely or true, based on available evidence

something that seems reasonable or believable

to be believable, trustworthy and reliable

Using rhetorical devices effectively

causing admiration or awe- it means something is really good and makes you go 'wow!'

to add more detail or information to something

suitable for a particular purpose or situation

Spoken language: choosing a topic and developing ideas for a speech

to confront or challenge aggressively and directly

using few words to express an idea clearly and effectively

to remove weapons or the ability to fight

resolving conflicts and managing relationships through communication and negotiation

the threshold of a significant change or development

Planning and writing a persuasive speech

in writing, this means to make something even better.

to make great effort or work hard at something.

a word that sounds the same, but has a different spelling and meaning.

to bring out or summon a particular, feeling, emotion or response.

where something is unpredictable or inconsistent.

Proofreading and redrafting a speech

the features of verbal communication other than words e.g tone, volume and pitch.

the way body language, facial expressions and gestures can communicate meaning.

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.

Using non-verbal features to present a speech effectively

to make something believable by presenting strong evidence and reasoning

to make guesses or predictions about something

non-verbal cues or gestures such as facial expressions and posture

to be so persuasive or interesting that it convinces or captures the attention of an audience

Spoken language: the language of change

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These lessons will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.