a person’s opinion or perspective on something

to strengthen or further support something - in this context-  an idea

to set-up, create or clearly introduce something - in this context - a viewpoint, argument or perspective

Writing a speech: openings and closings

English

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

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

As the tide turns, we risk losing everything we have collectively fought for.

Which of these sentences uses a modal verb?

What device has this opening sentence used: 'Like a badly swatted fly, the debate will not die.'?

Which type of sentences are the following: "A historic date for women. A historic date for humanity."?

"We must kick those age old stereotypes into the past! We must take control of the game now! It’s time to shift the goal posts!" is an example of ...

you repeat and develop an idea from the start of your writing at the end.

you reverse the order of your last paragraph.

you change the argument at the end and give an alternative viewpoint.

Mirroring is a good way to close your speech. This is where ...

clearly tell the audience the role they can play

Which of the following is not part of creating a successful 'call to action'?

We must make a change. We must act. We must make the difference.

Which of these is an example of anaphora?

Which of these is a declarative sentence?

Which of these words are not modal verbs?

Which word beginning with 'C' describes a piece of writing where all of the parts are clearly connected and well structured?

Gender discrimination is never justified.

They are all fighting for human rights. They are all advocating for change.

Hey, gender inequality is not cool, right?

The statistics reveal the true extent of the problem.

Which of these sentences would be considered informal?

Which device is being used in this sentence: "A government of the people, for the people, by the people, shall not perish from this earth."?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Writing a speech: openings and closings

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.