Writing a speech
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write a speech by following the PEPS structure.
Key learning points
- Spending time preparing your speech will help you to make it successful.
- The PEPS structure can help you to structure a speech successfully.
Keywords
Preparation - The action or process of getting ready to do something.
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 speeches do not need to follow a particular structure.
Following a structure, such as PEPS, can help a speech to flow and make it easier to follow for an audience.
Teacher tip
This lesson may benefit from being set up for a homework task where pupils write their speeches over the weekend. Alternatively, children could work in small groups to write a joint speech.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does the word 'purpose' mean?
Q2.When should a speaker decide the purpose of their speech?
Q3.Why might a person make a speech to an audience?
Q4.A good speech will have an impact on who?
Q5.What should the audience's emotional reaction to a speech be linked to?
Q6.A short story told from real life experience can also be known as what?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the name for the action or process of getting ready to do something?
Q2.Which of these are benefits of using a structure to help you plan your speech and organise your ideas?
Q3.What is the acronym used for the structure we will follow when making a speech?
Q4.Before a speaker can start writing their speech, which of these things must they decide on?
Q5.Which part of the PEPS structure is when a speaker can justify their opinion with reasoning?
Q6.In what part of the PEPS structure would a speaker briefly remind the audience of the most important things they’ve said so far?
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