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      Planning content for a presentation

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can generate ideas and plan a presentation.

      Key learning points

      1. A presentation can be used for a variety of purposes.
      2. It can be useful to sum up your idea in a one sentence statement of the presentation's key message.
      3. You should be clear about the who, what, when and how of your presentation.
      4. A plan is essential if you are going to write effective content for your presentation.

      Keywords

      • Unbiased - able to judge fairly because you are not influenced by your own opinion

      • Subjective - influenced by personal feelings

      • Current events - important events that are happening in the world

      • Advocate - to speak on behalf of a person or group who needs help with representation

      • Controversial - causing disagreement or discussion

      Common misconception

      Students often think they have to be balanced when they deliver persuasive presentations.

      Be clear about taking a stand and picking a side. A presentation which is clear in its stance has much more impact.

      Teacher tip

      Encourage students to think of ideas that are relevant to them and their community to really draw out what's important to them.

      Licence

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      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      What is the best definition of an article?

      a short story in a magazine
      a piece of writing that records key events
      Correct answer: a non-fictional prose text about a specific topic
      a fictional narrative written in the first person

      Q2.
      Which of the following is a the best synonym for 'opinion'?

      fact
      Correct answer: belief
      hypothesis
      observation

      Q3.
      Which of the following is the best description of a social issue?

      a problem facing an individual
      Correct answer: a problem facing society
      a problem facing young people
      a problem facing MPs

      Q4.
      If something is a challenge, it is ...

      a diversion.
      Correct answer: an obstacle.
      a reward.
      a solution.

      Q5.
      When you generate ideas, what are you doing?

      organising ideas
      Correct answer: creating ideas
      analysing ideas
      critiquing ideas

      Q6.
      Which of the following is the best reason for making a plan before you start writing?

      A plan helps you remember what you intend to write.
      A plan makes you better at writing.
      Correct answer: A plan helps you organise your ideas.
      A plan helps you use SPaG more effectively.

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      Which of the following refers to someone who speaks on behalf of someone or a group?

      Correct answer: advocate
      writer
      opinion
      article

      Q2.
      What word beginning with 'C' refers to an issue that is likely to cause disagreements?

      Correct Answer: controversial

      Q3.
      Starting with the first, organise the stages of an article so they are in chronological order.

      1 - strong start
      2 - effect on you
      3 - effect on people around youe
      4 - effect on society
      5 - back to the beginning

      Q4.
      In the following statement: "It is clear that the levels of homelessness demand immediate attention from policymakers and politicians." which phrase shows the issue is urgent?

      It is clear that
      the levels of homelessness
      Correct answer: demand immediate attention
      from policymakers and politicians

      Q5.
      Which of the following is the best reason for using specific criteria when we plan our writing?

      Correct answer: to ensue we follow guidelines and reach a good standard
      to add complexity to the writing process
      to stifle creativity and innovation
      to discourage people from being controversial

      Q6.
      It is important to note down the tone you will use in your writing. What do we mean by tone?

      the author's opinions, beliefs or ideas
      the way the text is organised
      Correct answer: the mood or moods of a text
      the way an article starts and ends

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