Lesson video

Hello, everyone.

How are you?

I hope you're doing really well.

My name is Miss Afzal, and I'll be a teacher for this lesson, which I'm feeling really pleased about because I think it's something quite interesting we'll be looking at today, which is what makes a persuasive speech.

And Understanding What Makes A Persuasive Speech is the title of our lesson.

It comes from the unit of work, Women's Rights Across The Ages, nonfiction reading and writing.

So if you are ready to get into this subject, if you have some ideas about what makes a persuasive speech, if you have energy, focus, and enthusiasm, begin our lesson now.

The outcome for today's lesson is, I can identify and explain what makes a powerful speech.

I hope that sounds interesting to you.

We have some keywords in our lesson.

I'd like us to go through them one at a time saying them out loud, my turn, your turn.

Galvanize.

Equality.

Advocacy.

Feminism.

Form.

Good to hear those keywords.

And now I'd like you to share with someone, have you heard of any of these keywords before?

Do you know the meanings of any of these words?

Pause here and share with someone.

Thanks for sharing what you know about these keywords.

Let's find out what they mean.

Galvanize is to inspire or stimulate change.

Equality is treating everyone fairly and giving them the same opportunities, rights, and respect.

Advocacy is speaking up or supporting a cause, idea, or group of people to bring about change.

Feminism is the belief in an advocacy for the social, political, and economic equality of all genders.

And form, in this context, refers to a type of text, e.

g.

, speech, or article.

So these are our keywords, galvanize, equality, advocacy, feminism, and form.

Let's look out for them, let's listen out for them.

Let's think carefully about these keywords that will be coming up in our lesson today.

Today's lesson is called Understanding What Makes a Persuasive Speech.

And it has two learning cycles, Reading Emma Watson's HeForShe speech and exploring rhetorical devices.

Let's begin by reading Emma Watson's HeForShe speech.

So let's begin by listening.

Today, we will be exploring a speech given by Emma Watson.

Emma Watson is a British actress best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films.

Pause here and share with someone, how many Harry Potter films have you watched?

Or perhaps it's a better question, how many times have you watched each Harry Potter film?

Thanks for sharing.

In 2014, she became a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, advocating for gender equality.

In the same year, she gave a speech to launch the HeForShe campaign, which is all about engaging everyone, including men and boys, in a journey towards gender equality.

Here is some background information about the HeForShe speech.

The speech was delivered at a special event for the HeForShe campaign at the United Nations headquarters, New York, 20th September, 2014.

And now I'd like you to discuss, how might Watson adapt her language for this audience and the purpose of her speech?

What rhetorical devices might she use?

Pause here and discuss this with someone.

Thanks for having that discussion.

Perhaps you said it might have a persuasive tone and use devices like rhetorical questions to get the audience to reflect.

She may use her status as a famous actress to galvanize her audience.

Considering the status of her audience and formal setting, she may use polite and diplomatic language.

She may refer to universal values and find ways to engage the whole audience with devices like direct address.

Perhaps you talked about these things in your discussion.

Let's have a check for understanding, true or false?

Emma Watson became a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador in 2014.

Pause here while you decide, is this statement true or false?

Well done if you selected true.

And now I'd like you to justify your answer by choosing from one of these two statements.

A, the HeForShe campaign addresses women and encourages the advocacy of gender equality.

Or B, the HeForShe campaign is about engaging all, including men and boys, in advocating for gender equality.

Pause here while you decide which of these statements justifies your earlier answer.

Well done if you selected statement B.

Indeed, the HeForShe campaign is about engaging all, including men and boys, in advocating for gender equality.

And this justifies your earlier answer.

And now, I'd like you to read the first part of the speech from "Today" to "Tangible.

" So pause here while you make sure you have your copy of the speech and read the first part from "Today" to "Tangible.

" I'll see you when you're finished.

Thanks for reading the first part of the speech from "today" to "Tangible.

" And now I'd like you to discuss, how would you describe the tone of this speech?

Does the tone conform to the form of a speech?

Does it suit Emma Watson's purpose and audience?

Pause here while you discuss your answers to these questions.

You may have discussed something like this.

The tone could be described as encouraging, motivational, inclusive, polite, and empowering.

Watson conforms to the conventions of a speech.

Considering the audience, she maintains a polite and direct tone.

The purpose of the speech is to mobilize all, including men and boys, to be advocates for gender equality.

Therefore, the inclusive and motivational tone allows Watson to do this.

Let's have a check for understanding.

Which of these words best describes the tone created by Emma Watson?

A, angry.

B, motivational.

C, humorous.

Pause here while you decide, which of these words best describes the tone created by Emma Watson?

Well done if you selected B, motivational.

This word describes the tone created by Emma Watson.

And now it's time for your first task.

I would like you to read Emma Watson's HeForShe speech.

As you read, identify and underline any key messages or ideas that Emma Watson presents.

So pause here while you have a go at this first part of your task.

Reading the speech and as you read, identifying and underlining any key messages or ideas.

Well done for having a go at that first part of your task.

And now I would like you to complete the grid by identifying key messages or ideas that Watson presents.

And then find a short quotation that supports each one.

So fill in the grid with the key messages or ideas.

And then include a short quotation or phrase to support each idea.

Pause here while you have a go at this part of your task, completing the grid.

I'll see you when you're finished.

It's good to be back with you.

Here's an example of how you could have approached this task.

So first key message or idea, Watson emphasizes the importance of men's involvement.

And a short quotation or phrase to support this.

She uses the word your to address both boys and men, and everyone and invitation.

Next key message, Watson challenges gender stereotypes and explores the negative impact they have.

Quotation to support this, imprisoned, controlled.

Next key message, Watson shares her personal experiences.

And a quotation, she describes being sexualized at a young age by the press and being called bossy.

And another key message, Watson critiques social perceptions of feminism.

And quotations to support this, man-hating, unpopular, and demands this stop, hear, hear.

Well done for having a go at this task and identifying the key messages or ideas Emma Watson presented, and the quotations or phrases to support these ideas.

And now onto our next learning cycle, exploring rhetorical devices.

So let's have your ears listening again.

Emma Watson's speech has an important message.

Not only does she want to get her message across, but she also wants people to take concrete actions towards ending gender inequality.

Therefore, it's important that Watson carefully considers the tone of her speech and the rhetorical devices she uses to engage the audience.

I'd like you to reread the text.

Can you find examples of the following rhetorical devices?

Personal pronouns using I and we.

Personal anecdote, where does Watson share a personal story or experience?

Use of statistics and facts.

Where does Watson use numbers, or experts to strengthen her argument?

And rhetorical questions, using questions to challenge the audience.

So pause here while you reread the text and find examples of these rhetorical devices.

Personal pronouns, personal anecdote, use of statistics and facts, and rhetorical questions.

So what examples did you find?

Personal pronouns, using I and we.

Did you find in line two, from we to inequality?

Personal anecdote, in line 14, did you identify from when to press?

And use of statistics and facts.

In line 69, did you identify from 15.

5 million to children?

And rhetorical questions.

In line 76, did you identify from if to when?

Well done if you found these examples of rhetorical devices.

Let's have a check for understanding.

Which of these devices does Emma Watson not use in her speech?

A, simile.

B, pronouns.

C, anecdote.

Pause here while you decide, which of these devices does Emma Watson not use in her speech?

Well done if you selected simile.

Indeed, this is not a device that Emma Watson uses in her speech.

And she does use pronouns and anecdotes.

And now I'd like you to have a discussion.

How does Watson use these devices?

And how do they help to achieve her purpose?

So a reminder of the devices, personal pronouns, personal anecdote, statistics, and rhetorical questions.

So pause here while you discuss how Watson uses these devices, and how they help to achieve her purpose.

So I wonder what you discussed.

Personal pronouns, perhaps you said, this creates a personal and inclusive tone which gives a sense of collective responsibility.

It galvanizes the audience.

Personal anecdote, clearly illustrates the issue and reveals Watson's personal experiences.

It creates an emotional response from the audience, whether that be sympathy or anger.

Statistic, provides tangible evidence which builds credibility and strengthens the message.

And rhetorical question, used to challenge the audience and provoke reflection.

Watson uses this as a call to action, persuading her audience to act.

Put all of those together, I'd say that's pretty powerful.

Let's have a check for understanding, true or false?

Emma Watson uses rhetorical questions to confuse her audience and make them agree.

Pause here while you decide, is this statement true or false?

Well done if you selected false.

Now, I'd like you to justify your answer by choosing from one of these two statements.

A, Emma Watson uses rhetorical questions to provoke thought and call her audience to action.

Or B, Emma Watson uses rhetorical questions to confront her audience and create an aggressive tone.

Pause here while you decide which of these statements justifies your earlier answer.

Well done if you selected statement A.

Indeed, Emma Watson uses rhetorical questions to provoke thought and call her audience to action.

This statement justifies your earlier answer.

Well done for selecting this statement.

And now it's time for your next task.

I would like you to pick one of the pupil statements and annotate with evidence from the HeForShe speech that agrees with it.

Includes specific rhetorical devices, quotes, and an explanation of effects.

Here's Lucas, "Emma Watson's speech for HeForShe adopts an inclusive and empowering tone, urging men and boys worldwide to take concrete action against gender inequality.

" And Sofia, "Watson's speech aims to motivate a diverse audience, encouraging active participation in the HeForShe campaign and the mission to drive real societal change.

" So pause here while you pick one of these statements and annotate with evidence from the HeForShe speech that agrees with it.

And remember to include specific rhetorical devices, quotes, and an explanation of effects.

Enjoy your task and I'll see you when you're finished.

So how did you get on with that task?

Alex begins to annotate his statement.

"Emma Watson's speech for HeForShe adopts an inclusive and empowering tone, urging men and boys worldwide to take concrete action against gender inequality.

" Watson uses different rhetorical devices to persuade the audience to take action.

Well, that's a start, but what would make his annotations even better?

Pause here and share with someone.

Thanks for sharing.

He should try identifying a specific rhetorical device, offer a quote, and then explain its effects.

Alex adds another annotation.

"Watson uses the personal pronoun we, alongside the word galvanize.

This creates a sense of collective responsibility and inclusivity, which empowers all to take action.

" That's a lot more specific.

Good job, Alex.

Now, check your own annotations.

Have you identified a specific rhetorical device, offered a quote, and then explained its effects?

Check your annotations and perhaps share with someone nearby.

Well done for having a go at this task.

In our lesson, Understanding What Makes A Persuasive Speech, we've covered the following.

Emma Watson adapts her tone and language use to suit the audience and purpose of her speech.

Watson's speech emphasizes the importance of men's involvement, challenges gender stereotypes, and critiques social perceptions of feminism.

The speech uses a range of well-chosen rhetorical devices for effect.

Rhetorical devices should be used to engage the audience and help achieve the purpose of the speech.

Well done everyone for joining in with this lesson.

It was great to explore what is it that makes a persuasive speech, rhetorical devices, appropriate language, engaging the audience.

And it was really interesting to dive into Emma Watson's speech, such an important cause that she's so passionately engaged with.

I really enjoyed teaching you, and I hope you enjoyed this lesson too.

I look forward to seeing you at another lesson soon, bye for now.