a structural technique used to grab (or hook) your audience’s interest.

a technique where a paragraph, usually an ending or closing, is designed to remind the reader of an earlier section of text.

something that all works well together, having a clear meaning throughout.

to draw out a certain reaction or emotion from your audience.

a request to get your audience to act or behave in a certain way.

Preparing a speech about supporting Victorian working class children

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In 'Victorian childhood', pupils develop their spoken language skills through delivering a speech. In 'Perspectives on Gender', pupils build on these skills by writing persuasive speeches and taking part in debates.

In 'Sherlock Holmes', pupils were introduced to the Victorian context. In 'Victorian Childhood', pupils use non-fiction texts to develop their understanding of the era in more detail.

Victorian childhood: non-fiction reading and writing

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

What is it called when you ask your audience/listener to make a change during your speech?

A {{ }} is a structural technique used at the start of a speech to get your listener engaged with your ideas.

It makes sure your audience is listening.

It tells your audience what your speech is about.

It intrigues your audience so they are engaged and want to continue listening.

Why should you start your speech with a hook?

It is when you repeat a paragraph later in your speech.

When ideas from earlier in a text are reflected in later passages, for cohesion.

Repeating the same idea throughout a text.

Which section of your paragraph plan should include your call to action?

Complete this sentence: mirroring is helpful in creating {{ }} throughout a text.

A question with a definitive, clear answer.

A question used where the speaker does not require an answer.

A question you ask to more than one person.

Direct address is when you address the {{ }} directly.

How many Victorian children lived in poverty?

What was the cause of poverty during the Victorian era?

Would you like to be living in poverty, like these children?

Which of the following is an example of a rhetorical question?

I cannot believe children live like this.

I cannot believe that honourable Members of Parliament would let this happen.

I cannot believe that I did not see this problem until now.

Which of the following is an example of direct address?

It is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.

It is the repetition of an idea throughout a text.

What does elicit mean in this sentence? "He was trying to elicit sympathy from his audience."

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will soon be taken down.

Preparing a speech about supporting Victorian working class children

Lesson outcome

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