Preparing to write a persuasive speech
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create a plan that helps me to structure and prepare to write the first draft of a persuasive speech.
Key learning points
- Considering the purpose, audience and form of writing can help you begin to make choices about language and structure.
- Thinking about your own opinions and knowledge of a topic can help generate initial ideas.
- You should consider the overall structure of your writing before breaking it down into more detailed plans.
- Single paragraph outlines provide an effective and efficient way to plan writing.
Keywords
Impressive - to cause admiration or awe. It means something is really good and makes you go ‘wow!’
Elaborate - to add more detail or information to something
Appropriate - suitable for a particular purpose or situation
Sophisticated - to be complex, advanced or refined
Common misconception
Mind mapping is the only way to plan a piece of writing.
Mind mapping is a good place to start, but isn't always useful for considering structure. Using single paragraph outlines is an effective way to ensure a cohesive stricture and a clearly developed line of argument.
Teacher tip
Pupils will need time to write their speeches. You may wish to give them time after this lesson to draft their writing.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.In her 'HeForShe' speech Emma Watson states that: "15.5 million girls will be married in the next 16 years as children." This is an example of ...
Q2.Which of these statements are true with reference to non-fiction texts? Non-fiction texts ...
Q3.Which word can be defined as "the attitude or emotion conveyed by a piece of writing or speech."?
Q4.In her 'HeForShe' speech Emma Watson shares a personal story: "when at eight I was confused at being called 'bossy'". This is an example of which device?
Q5.Which structural device can be described as: 'repetition of an idea from the start of your writing at the end'?
Q6.Which word beginning with 's' can be described as: 'a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing'?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Starting with the first, put the sections of the single paragraph outline in order.
Q2.Which word can be described as: 'to cause admiration or awe. It means something is really good and makes you go 'wow!''?
Q3.Which word beginning with 's' can be described as: 'to be complex, advanced or refined'?
Q4.What is the primary purpose of Emma Watson's 'HeForShe' speech?
Q5.If you were including a scientific/factual section in your speech, which device would be the most appropriate?
Q6.Which of these is not part of an efficient and effective plan?
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