treating everyone fairly and giving them the same opportunities, rights, and respect

speaking up or supporting a cause, idea or group of people to bring about change

the belief in and advocacy for the social, political, and economic equality of all genders

in this context refers to the type of text e.g speech or article

Understanding what makes a persuasive speech

English

In 'Women's rights across the ages', students look at the way language has evolved in the discussion of gender, from the 18th Century to today and to what extent this reflects changing social attitudes. In 'Macbeth: Lady Macbeth as Machiavellian Villain', students examine the play's unconventional female lead, considering how sympathetically she might be viewed by audiences across the ages. 

In 'Writing with passion', students complete the unit by writing an opinion article, protesting about something that they feel strongly about. In 'Women's rights across the ages', students practise voicing a strong personal viewpoint through a persuasive speech. 

In this unit, pupils read a wide range of non-fiction texts from across history that are centered around the topic of women's rights. They first read a range of texts and identify key themes and techniques within them, before then planning, writing, re-drafting and delivering their own speech.

Women's rights across the ages: non-fiction reading and writing

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Which word beginning with 'f' refers to the type or style of a text e.g speech or letter?

treating everyone fairly and giving them the same opportunities and rights

the belief in the social, political, and economic equality of all genders

Which definition best describes the word advocacy?

Which of these words best describes Watson's use of tone in her 'HeForShe' speech?

“When at 14 I started being sexualized by certain elements of the press.”

“15.5 million girls will be married in the next 16 years as children.”

Which of these quotes from Watson's 'HeForShe' speech uses a personal pronoun to create a personal and inclusive tone and give a sense of collective responsibility?

They provoke thought and create a call to action.

They are used to give credible evidence in the form of numbers.

They reveal Watson's personal experiences.

Which sentence best explains Watson's use of rhetorical questions  in her "HeForShe" speech?

“Both men and women should feel free to be sensitive."

"Why is the word such an uncomfortable one?"

"Both men and women should feel free to be strong.”

Which of these quotes best demonstrates Watson challenging gender stereotypes in her 'HeForShe' speech?

Don't you want to be the voice for change?

I urge all of you, men and women, to come together to take a stand.

In which sentence is there a subordinate clause?

Which word can be described as 'to command respect or seem knowledgeable'?

Only 30 percent of her audience were male.

I believe that we can all work towards the same goal.

When are you going to acknowledge the problem?

Which of these is an imperative sentence?

The time to act is now, or our children will suffer.

15.5 millions girls will no longer have access to education.

Investing in education, which opens doors to opportunity, is crucial for all.

Which of the following sentences is an example of a compound sentence created by using a conjunction?

In a compound sentence, a conjunction is used to:

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Content guidance

Supervision

Worksheet