techniques used in writing or speaking to persuade or impact the audience

the final part of a text, summarising key ideas and reinforcing the central message

the distinct style or tone that reflects the writer's personality or perspective

to give special importance or prominence to something in writing or speech

Using rhetorical devices to write an effective speech

English

Developing reading skills and personal responses to non-fiction texts

Using inference and embedded quotations to craft effective summaries

Considering and understanding the attitude of a non-fiction text

Crafting an effective comparison of non-fiction texts

Considering and emulating the use of direct address in the opening of a speech

Considering and emulating the use of anaphora in speech writing

Considering and emulating onomatopoeia and alliteration in speech writing

Using colons, dashes, and semicolons effectively in opinion writing

Considering and emulating the use of rhetorical questions in opinion writing

Considering and emulating the use of extended analogies in non-fiction writing

Considering and analysing the use of anecdotes in a non-fiction text

Considering and emulating the use of similes in non-fiction writing

Considering and analysing attitude in non-fiction writing

Analysing and comparing language techniques in non-fiction writing

Considering and emulating the use of hyperbole in opinion writing

Using comparatives and superlatives to effectively compare non-fiction texts

Planning a speech and building your counter-argument

In 'Non-Fiction: Changing Views', pupils compare language choices used in non-fiction texts. In 'Non-Fiction: Teenage Kicks', pupils evaluate how authors use language, to express similar or differing viewpoints.

In 'Non-Fiction: Crime and Punishment', pupils analyse the language choices of authors in non-fiction texts. In 'Non-Fiction: Changing Views', pupils compare language choices in non-fiction texts.

In this unit, pupils develop their non-fiction reading and writing skills. They look at a range of nineteenth century and modern texts in tandem, and practise comparing viewpoints. They then practise emulating different techniques from the texts in order to develop their speech and opinion writing.

Non-fiction: changing views

Today, I'm going to explore the latest advancements in technology.

You probably agree that the new smartphone features are quite impressive.

Technological progress is rapidly changing our world.

Many people are excited about the future of AI.

Which of the following is an example of direct address?

formal and detached, using complex language and technical words

conversational and relatable, using colloquial language and personal anecdotes

impersonal and objective, focusing only on statistics and data

highly emotional and dramatic, focusing on the negative consequences

Which of these is the most appropriate authorial voice to use when delivering a speech to local people about why we should raise money for a new community centre?

it can confuse the audience and take away from the central message

it can contradict earlier arguments and disengage the audience

it can give the impression that the speaker is unprepared or lacks confidence

Andeep wanted to know why we shouldn't introduce new arguments in the conclusion of our speech. What would we tell him?

What is being described here: 'a question that doesn't require an answer and instead is designed to make the audience or reader think'?

show that we know more than the audience.

When we write speeches, we are aiming to ...

introduce a new argument to provide additional context.

The final sentence of a conclusion to a speech should ...

Speeches are written, while letters are spoken.

Speeches rely on verbal delivery and tone, while letters rely on written words.

Speeches are always formal, while letters are always informal.

Speeches require an audience, while letters require a reader.

Banning fairs and festivals is a contentious subject.

Banning fairs and festivals can never be justified.

Which of these sentences would be considered informal?

The river begged for relief from the endless pollution.

Recycling is essential for reducing our carbon footprint.

The climate is changing at an unprecedented rate.

We need to conserve water for future generations.

Which of these sentences uses personification?

To refute something means 'to {{}} something wrong or untrue'

The rhetorical device 'onomatopoeia' is when you use words which {{}} like what they describe.

What is being described here: 'the language a writer uses to communicate their perspective. This could be sarcastic, hopeful or fun etc.'?

Using rhetorical devices to write an effective speech

Lesson outcome