Planning a persuasive speech about a new word
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can plan a persuasive speech about my new word.
Key learning points
- A successful speech will maintain a clear, single viewpoint throughout.
- Ideas must be logically sequenced and linked, so that the audience can follow the argument.
- Vocabulary and language devices must be chosen for effect.
- Use structural features at paragraph and sentence level, to manage pace and emphasis.
Keywords
Viewpoint - A viewpoint refers to a person’s point of view on a particular issue.
Pace - In relation to speeches, pace refers to the speed with which ideas are presented and developed.
Emphasis - Emphasis refers to the particular importance given to something.
Sequenced - If ideas are sequenced then they are presented in a logical order.
Common misconception
Students should avoid short or one-word sentences in favour of longer, complex sentences.
If used correctly, shorter sentences can be great for amending pace and giving emphasis to particular parts of a speech.
Teacher tip
Students will need to have completed the previous lesson and have an understanding of the word that they would like to add to the dictionary.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The word smog is an example of ...
Q2.The word 'cupcake' is made up by combining the entire word 'cup' and the entire word 'cake'. As such, what is this an example of?
Q3.When introducing ideas to back up my argument in a speech, I should do this...
Q4.What would be an appropriate discourse marker to use when introducing evidence in a speech?
Q5.What is the definition of pace? Here it is used in a sentence: 'The student varied their pace throughout the speech to vary the emphasis'.
Q6.What is the definition of the word 'viewpoint'? Here it is used in a sentence: 'Her viewpoint was a unique one.'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A 'speech' is an example of ...
Q2.'Your task is to persuade your fellow students that you should be voted in as their representative on the student council.' Who is the audience of this speech?
Q3.Which of the below will a good speech NOT do?
Q4.If a speech began with the following, 'I was queueing in the lunch hall, when all at once the news hit me. The annual school trip was cancelled.' What device is being used here?
Q5.Why do we use a 'hook' at the start of our speeches?
Q6.A student ended their speech in the following way 'I can only be feeling one thing. Hometicipation.' With regard to emphasis, why did the student end their speech with a short sentence.
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