state a fact or a belief confidently or forcefully

a passionate expression of grief or sorrow

refers to the voice, used to describe someone who speaks forcefully

Expressing convictions

English

In 'Writing with passion', students use protest poetry and speeches as inspiration for their own protest writing. In 'Single Poet Study: Maya Angelou', students look in depth at the writing of a poet who is synonymous with writing as protest; in particular at the ways in which she used her poetry to voice support for the Civil Rights Movement. 

In 'Myths and Legends Re-Told', students consider how writers have modernised ancient stories in order to make them more reflective of modern values. In 'Writing with passion', students look at the ways in which they can use their own writing, inspired by key poets and speech writers, to take a political or moral stand.

In this unit, pupils learn about the different ways that writers have expressed their points of view across history. They look at some key techniques that writers use, such as motif and triad, before reading a speech, article, poem and song. They finally write and deliver their own presentation.

Taking a stand

a person who designs new buildings and oversees how they are built

an area of land in a town or city that was previously used for industry

a building, piece of equipment, or service provided for people's comfort or enjoyment

to make something stronger or more effective

the fact that someone or something can be believed or trusted

Analysing an opinion article about protecting the greenbelt

having the power to change people or things

speech or writing intended to be effective and influence people

the use of reason, or the science of using reason

Aristotle's triad

continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition

a damaging lack of the basic necessities of life

South Africa’s former system of segregation on grounds of race

Hillary Clinton's passionate speech about women's rights

a recurring idea, or symbol that contributes to the overall meaning of a work

unity or agreement about a feeling or action

The use of a motif in Hillary Clinton's speech

Using a motif in your writing

the ability to share someone else’s feelings as if they are your own

the power to influence others through specialised knowledge or status

a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim

action carefully planned to achieve a specific end

Evaluating how two non-fiction writers express their opinions

to affect or change how someone or something develops, behaves, or think

cruel, unkind, or unpleasant in a way that seems unfair

existing or happening in many places and/or among many people

the use of something in order to get an advantage from it

‘The Chimney Sweeper’: a protest against child labour

to change, or to alter something, to suit different conditions.

a man ordained into the church of England.

socially superior but also honest, brave, and kind.

change completely the appearance or character of something.

Planning a fairy tale about a social issue

a short part of a song or poem that is repeated

something that shows a policy or system is bad or wrong

‘Where Have All the Flowers Gone?’: a song of conviction

add to something to make it larger or longer

a group of words linked by a common theme

Creating content for a formal presentation

able to judge fairly because you are not influenced by your own opinion

important events that are happening in the world

to speak on behalf of a person or group who needs help with representation

Planning content for a presentation

a small card used during a speech or presentation to help the speaker remember key points or prompts

to make guesses or predictions about something

with reference to delivering a presentation, this means speaking in a relaxed way without scripts

something that is uncertain or not fully decided

Preparing to deliver a presentation

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

with reference to presenting, this means speaking in a relaxed way without scripts

movements of the body (especially hands or arms) to express ideas or emotions

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

Taking a stand

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