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

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

Understanding what makes a powerful speech

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

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

What term is used to describe words that sound the same, but have a different spelling and meaning?

Which sentence uses the correct spelling and use of the homophone their/there/they're?

We must take action to solve this urgent issue.

Fortunately, there are solutions available to us.

The consequences of inaction will be severe.

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of an opinion conjunction?

She learn new skills every day to improve her abilities.

They will learn new skills every day to improve their abilities.

She learned new skills every day to improve her abilities

She learns new skills every day to improve her abilities.

Which of these sentences does **not** use the correct tense?

Why should a speech incorporate a range of paragraph lengths for effect?

Which word beginning with 'e' can be described as: to bring out or summon a particular, feeling, emotion or response?

to provoke thought and engage the audience

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

Which of the following is **not** considered a key component of a persuasive speech?

"Act now or pay later", is an example of what type of sentence?

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

What rhetorical devicse are being used in the following sentence? "Education empowers, enlightens, and enriches."

It won't be long before entire continents are underwater.

You must make changes now or we will all be underwater.

Have you thought about the impacts of the melting ice?

Which one of the following is an example of a declarative sentence?

Proofreading and redrafting a speech

Lesson outcome