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

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

Preparing and delivering a powerful speech

English

Exploring historical attitudes and perspectives in non-fiction texts

Discussing historical and societal attitudes

Exploring historical perspectives of men

Exploring autobiographical texts

Considering alternative perspectives of war in non-fiction texts

Developing analytical responses

Identifying and analysing a writer’s perspective

Comparing the presentation of perspectives in non-fiction texts

Comparing tone and language choices in non-fiction texts

Reading and forming opinions on a 19th century text

Exploring a non-fiction text with multiple perspectives

Comparing and evaluating non-fiction texts

Creating comparative analytical paragraphs

Identifying and exploring complex ideas in a text

Creating layered language analysis

Planning an analytical response

Varying sentences and using anecdotes to express a viewpoint

Understanding what makes a persuasive speech

Persuasive writing: using credible and effective rhetorical devices

Developing a viewpoint using structural features

Writing a speech: openings and closings

Preparing to write a persuasive speech

Re-drafting a persuasive speech

Considering non-verbal features in presenting a speech

In 'Women's rights across the ages', students look at the way language has evolved in the discussion of gender, from the 18th Century to today and to what extent this reflects changing social attitudes. In 'Macbeth: Lady Macbeth as Machiavellian Villain', students examine the play's unconventional female lead, considering how sympathetically she might be viewed by audiences across the ages. 

In 'Writing with passion', students complete the unit by writing an opinion article, protesting about something that they feel strongly about. In 'Women's rights across the ages', students practise voicing a strong personal viewpoint through a persuasive speech. 

In this unit, pupils read a wide range of non-fiction texts from across history that are centered around the topic of women's rights. They first read a range of texts and identify key themes and techniques within them, before then planning, writing, re-drafting and delivering their own speech.

Women's rights across the ages: non-fiction reading and writing

Which of these strategies can help you feel less nervous when delivering a speech?

With reference to speech delivery, which word means speaking in a relaxed way without scripts?

to ensure the speaker relies solely on the script during the delivery

to memorise the entire speech word for word

to provide key ideas and prompts to structure the speech delivery

What is the purpose of creating cue cards for a speech?

Which of the following should **not** be on a cue card?

What type of questions invite developed responses, rather than just a "yes" or "no"?

Perhaps this is due to rising temperatures

Maybe this suggests a lack of opportunities.

Which of the following is **not**  an example of a tentative phrase?

When delivering a speech your eye contact should be ...

convincing the audience of something specific

What is the primary purpose of a persuasive speech?

Which of the following is **not** a non-verbal feature?

Which of the following is **not** a tonal word suitable for speech delivery?

Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication in spoken language?

Which **two** of the following would you use to show confidence?

Preparing and delivering a powerful speech

Lesson outcome