Adding structure to organise a speech
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use the PEPS structure to organise a speech.
Key learning points
- The PEPS structure stands for point, explanation, proof, summary.
- Following the PEPS structure helps to organise your speech.
- Explaining your point will allow you to share the reasons behind your opinion.
- Using proof will make your point stronger.
Keywords
Structure - A structure is the way something is organised.
Point - A point is an idea or reason to support your opinion.
Explanation - An explanation means giving reasons to help someone understand an opinion.
Proof - Proof refers to the evidence used to support an opinion.
Summary - A summary will briefly recap the main parts of a speech.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that they need to include all the explanation for their opinion in their point.
A point is just the speaker saying what they think or believe and giving one short reason to justify that opinion using the word because.
Teacher tip
Any additional time could be spent practising generating points for different speech titles. E.g. The best movie ever made, the best book ever written, the best super hero etc.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which two of these are features of a successful speech?
Q2.What will a successful speech do to an audience?
Q3.Who should a speech directly address?
Q4.What must a speaker ensure they have before they start writing their speech?
Q5.Which feature of a successful speech involves the speaker doing or saying something over and over again?
Q6.Asking rhetorical question has what effect on the audience?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is structure?
Q2.What is the acronym for the structure to follow when making a speech?
Q3.Which two of these are benefits of following the PEPS structure when making a speech?
Q4.Which part of the PEPS structure comes first?
Q5.In which part of the PEPS structure would a speaker share evidence that supports their point?
Q6.Which word will a speaker use in their point to begin justifying their opinion with reasoning?
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