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

English

Having productive discussions in response to a non-fiction text

Understanding and summarising perspectives

Comparing non-fiction texts

Analysing a persuasive speech

Evaluating and improving model responses on non-fiction texts

Comparing tone and methods in non-fiction texts

Engaging your audience: creating effective opening and closing paragraphs

Using rhetorical devices effectively

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

Planning and writing a persuasive speech

Proofreading and redrafting a speech

Using non-verbal features to present a speech effectively

Preparing to deliver a powerful speech

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

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Which word can be described as being trustworthy and believable?

Which word beginning with 'A' describes someone who is actively engaged in bringing about social, political or environmental changes?

women's rights and the importance of education

environmental conservation and climate change awareness

economic development and poverty alleviation

What is the focus of Malala's 2014 Nobel speech?

"It is for those forgotten children who want an education. It is for those frightened children who want peace. It is for those voiceless children who want change", is an example of...

Which rhetorical element is being described: 'it creates an emotive response and appeals to an audience’s feelings'?

In her speech, Malala states that: “[e]ducation is one of the blessings of life—and one of its necessities.” Which rhetorical element is being utilised?

Convincing the audience of something specific.

What is the primary purpose of a persuasive speech?

We must change. We must fight. We must win.

You have to consider the implications of this.

In my short life I have experienced my own challenges.

Why do these situations continue to arise?

Match the rhetorical device to the example that uses it correctly.

to summarise the main points of the speech

 to engage the audience and encourage them to think

What is the purpose of using rhetorical questions in a persuasive speech?

Which of the following is an example of an emotional appeal in a persuasive speech?

Complex sentence structures and vivid imagery

What rhetorical devices might a speaker use to create a sense of urgency and importance?

Social media is making people more socially anxious.

A guide to using social media for marketing.

Which of the following is an example of a persuasive speech topic?

Starter Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a persuasive speech?