What makes a successful speech?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can understand what makes a successful speech.
Key learning points
- A speech is written for a specific audience in order to achieve its purpose.
- Speeches can inform an audience about something they may not already know about.
- The purpose of a speech is always to impact the audience in some way.
- A speech will often try to persuade an audience to agree with its main themes.
Keywords
Speech - the communication of someone’s thoughts, through words, to an audience
Persuade - to convince or to make someone agree with you
Common misconception
Pupils may try to include every one of these features in their speech.
Teach pupils that a speech does not need to contain all of these features. Encourage pupils to choose three features to include.
Teacher tip
In the second learning cycle, you will watch Martin Luther King's 'I Have A Dream' speech, given in August 1963. Prepare this ahead of the lesson so that you are ready to show your class.
Equipment
You will need access to a video clip of Martin Luther King's 'I Have A Dream' speech, given in August 1963, for this lesson.
Licence
except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? A speech is usually made in front of an audience.
Q2.Which of these features of a successful speech did Martin Luther King Jr. use in his speech 'I have a Dream'?
Q3.How can a speaker connect to the audience when making a speech?
Q4.True or false? It is not important to speak loudly when making a speech.
Q5.Which of these people may make speeches as part of their jobs?
Q6.A speech is usually given ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? A speech is the informal communication of someone’s thoughts, through words, to an audience.
Q2.True or false? A sports coach may deliver speeches to their team.
Q3.True or false? The purpose of a speech is to have an impact on the audience in some way.
Q4.Which of the following are features of a successful speech?
Q5.Persuading means __________ someone to believe or do something by presenting arguments and reasons.
Q6.Select the top tips for being a successful speaker.
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