Hello, today's lesson, Delivering a Powerful Speech is going to be delivered by me, Mrs. Butterworth.

And this lesson is all about all of the things that we can do to ensure that we can present a powerfully persuasive speech.

So shall we get started? So by the end of this lesson, you will be able to deliver a powerful and convincing persuasive speech.

But before we delve into all of that, let's look at those keywords that are going to help us with this lesson.

They are convincing, speculate, body language, and compelling.

Now, what does convincing mean? Now convincing is to make something believable by presenting strong evidence and reasoning.

We want to be convincing when we give our persuasive speeches.

So I guess in this sense it doesn't just refer to what is being written, but also how we perform or how we deliver these speeches.

We want them to be convincing because then they will be persuasive.

Speculate.

I really like this word.

So speculate is to make guesses or predictions about something.

So you might speculate about the outcome of an assessment or speculate about what the weather is going to be like tomorrow.

Then we have body language and body language of all those nonverbal cues or gestures such as facial expressions and posture.

So we really need to think about how we're going to use our body language to create a confident and assertive delivery of our persuasive speeches.

And then compelling.

So if you are compelling, you are so persuasive and interesting that it convinces or captures the attention of an audience.

So we want to give a compelling delivery of our persuasive speeches.

We want to ensure that they are compelling so that our audience is persuaded or inspired to act.

Okay, so the outline of our lesson looks like this.

We're going to start by thinking about the final touches of our speech.

So we're gonna create cue cards that will enable us to stand up and deliver our speeches fluently and confidently.

We're then gonna think about asking and answering questions effectively.

And then we finally we're gonna think about that confident delivery.

How can we ensure that we are able to deliver our persuasive speeches, even if we're feeling a little bit nervous? Okay, so let's start with those cue cards.

So Lucas and Izzy discuss some misconceptions about how to deliver a compelling speech.

So Lucas says that he's heard that memorising the speech and delivering it word for word is the most effective way to prepare to give a speech.

Well, actually relying on memorising your speech can lead to a really robotic delivery and a lack of connection with the audience because you can become so preoccupied with learning it word for word and delivering it word for word you forget what the message is really, or about your audience.

And Izzy says that she thinks she's going to just have her speech, like a script and read from it.

Now, over-reliance on a script means less eye contact and the positive body language needed to engage the audience.

So if you are looking down and reading from a script, it's not very engaging, is it? It's not like you're reading to the audience.

So we need to make sure that we don't have our scripts and are looking down.

So what Lucas and Izzy should try and do is they should try and make some cue cards and practise delivering their speeches in a less scripted way instead.

Now, effective cue cards will give you just the right amount of information to help you deliver and structure your speech.

So they should include, key ideas from your introduction, sentence starters and keywords to help introduce your ideas and remind you of what it is you are talking about.

Any rhetorical devices, e.

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anecdote, facts, statistics so any of those things that you want to remember.

But they should not include full sentences.

So here is an example of some effective cue cards.

So you can see here in the intro, there's some sentence starters there.

Put yourselves in the shoes of, imagine how you would feel.

So you can see here that those sentence starters can really help to prompt the person who is using them.

And then the point one, they've got that key idea, it's all gonna be about racism and what that is focusing on.

So those key things that that section of the speech is going to be focused on.

And again, imagine if it was someone close to you.

So again, that key sentence starter, just to help remind the speaker of what it is they're talking about.

And then they've got their point two and point three.

So point two is all about racist stereotypes and again, some key features that they are going to be looking at within that section.

And then point three, again, jobs not given fairly some specific ideas around that and we must change this.

So they've reminded themselves of that final sentence that they're going to use.

So you can see that actually cue cards don't have much on them.

So it's about making sure you select just the right amount of information to help prompt you when you are reading your speech, to remind you what's coming next, to remind you of those statistics or those rhetorical devices that you need to include.

So I will reiterate, you can see how the notes provide just enough detail to prompt you when you are delivering a speech.

Because remember, you're going to keep practising these as well.

So you will get into a rhythm and get into an idea of what the speech is about and how you are going to deliver it each time.

So A, B, C, or D, which of the following should not be included on your cue cards? That's right, full sentences.

We want these to be really concise and efficient, so we do not need those full sentences.

So for your first task, those final touches, I would like you to create your own set of cue cards to help deliver your speech.

So remember, they need to include key ideas from your introduction, sentence starters or key words to help you introduce those ideas, any rhetorical devices, anecdotes, facts, statistics you want to include, but they should not include full sentences.

So just make sure that you've got the real key elements that you need for your speech and anything that you don't want to forget.

Okay, pause video and let's get those cue cards made.

Off you go.

Okay, so I want us to just make sure that our cue cards are great.

So look at these cue cards how could these cue cards be improved? So have a little look and pause the video to give yourself time to discuss how would you improve these cue cards? Okay, so hopefully we agree on the answers.

So what I would say, that sentence starters and key ideas could be used instead of writing out the whole introduction.

So you will see on the first cue card, they have just written out their whole introduction, which is fine, but we really want to move away from relying on a script.

So having the kind of bare minimum in terms of information will just mean that you are able to look up and it's also easier to find information that way.

If you've got a whole script, it's very difficult to pick out the key parts that you need to include.

And also, if we look at the second cue card, the notes on each point are not specific enough, so they could use some sentence starters or include some statistics or the rhetorical devices.

Where it says, mention statistics, use some rhetorical device, it's not specific enough and it's not helpful enough.

So it's so important that you are getting that key information and those key details in to make these cue cards really effective.

So make sure your own cue cards have the right amount of information on them.

Okay, so the second part of our lesson on delivering a powerful speech.

and now we're going to be thinking about asking and answering questions effectively.

So at the end of the speech, you may be invited to answer questions.

Now, I know this can seem really daunting, but we're gonna think of some ways that we can respond to questions if we're unsure, but also practise asking questions, which will also help us feel ready.

So you will also need to pose effective questions too to show that you are a good listener.

So as much as a speech is about delivering it, we also need to think about how we watch other people's speeches.

So open questions invite developed responses.

These are questions that go beyond a yes or a no answer.

So using these sentence starters can help you to ask open questions.

So things like, why do you think? Or you mentioned, why do you think? How might you? Do you think there is a valid argument to say that? You spoke about, how else do you think? So you can see that they almost sound like they're initiating a discussion as opposed to asking just a yes or no question.

So it's important that we think about how we pose good questions because it will also help us to think about how we answer these types of questions too.

Is it true or false? It is a good idea to use open questions when asking questions about another speech.

Is that true or false? Yes, that's right, it's true.

Now justify your answer with A or B.

Yep, well done, open questions, invite developed responses.

When being asked a question, you must respond with new content rather than repeating parts of the speech.

So this is why it's important that you know lots about your chosen topic.

So Alex has been asked the following open question, you mentioned recycling, why do you think some environmental charities have a negative view on this? Now Alex doesn't know how to answer, what could he do? So I think this is a really important thing to remember.

I know I've been in situations where I've been given a speech and I've been asked a question and I don't know how to answer it.

And do you know what? It's okay to admit that you are unsure.

So what you could do is you could speculate or have a go at guessing some answers using the information that you already have.

So you might use tentative phrases as well, like, oh, perhaps it would be an idea to think of, maybe, or I wonder if, so being unsure is fine.

It's how you deal with it confidently.

So it's okay to speculate and using those tentative phrases can help you.

So, having all of this ready to go, Alex has a go answering the question.

So he starts by saying, thank you for the great question.

I'm not sure, perhaps this is due to their own research on recycling, which suggests it's not as impactful as the first thought.

I wonder if it's to do with conflicting ideas.

So that's such a fantastic way to answer.

So Alex has admitted that he's not sure and he's used those tentative phrases.

So like perhaps, or I wonder, to speculate about a possible answer.

So it's always okay to do this if you get asked a question that you don't really know how to answer.

Okay, so using the pupil response and sentence starters, I would like you please to create two open questions that could be asked about this speech.

Then create two additional questions you could be asked about your own speech.

Then I want you to practise answering the questions.

Remember, if you are unsure, you can use tentative statements to help you speculate.

And you've got those sentence starters there that can help you ask those open questions.

So here is the pupil's speech.

So remember I want two questions on this pupil speech, two on your own speech, and then answer those questions.

Off you go.

Well done everyone.

I had some really great questions being formulated there.

And hopefully you can see how considering how you pose questions can actually help you to consider how you answer them too, so that you are ready to go when it's your turn.

And remember, it's always okay to say that you are unsure and make use of those tentative statements to put forward an argument.

Now, Jun poses this question, do you agree that plastic is bad? In response to the pupil's response.

Now look at this question.

Why is Jun's question not as effective as it could be? Yes, that's right.

It is a closed question.

So really it's inviting the speaker to say yes or no.

And actually this question has already been covered in the speech.

We know what the speaker's viewpoint is on plastic, so it's not a great question to develop discussion or to allow the speaker to develop an interesting answer.

And finally, it does not invite a developed response.

It's very difficult to get the speaker to say anything other than yes or no to the question.

So this is why we are focused on asking those open questions.

So consider your own question.

Would they give you, the speaker, the best opportunity to develop the content in your speech? Okay, so we are on the final part of our lesson and this is all about confident delivery.

So many people feel nervous when it comes to speaking in public.

We all have an element of nervousness when we're delivering a speech, but I want us to think about how can we make ourselves feel more comfortable? So I'd like you to pause the video and discuss that question, off you go.

Some really lovely suggestions there.

So I'm just gonna share a couple of ideas.

Laura says we can practise our speeches to make sure we are feeling confident in what we're saying and how to deliver it.

Absolutely.

When they say practise makes perfect, it is so true.

If you know what you are going to say and you are prepared, it's gonna take out an element of nervousness or an element of the unknown because you know what you are going to say and it will ensure your speeches are convincing.

Alex has a really lovely suggestion.

He talks about using open body language.

So this is about tricking your body into feeling relaxed.

So you might start smiling or having an upright and open posture.

So you might try putting your shoulders down and lifting your head up, which will convince your body that you feel confident and ready for delivery.

And likewise, taking a few deep breaths (Mrs. Butterworth breathing heavily) can help you feel really confident and ready to go.

But it's also important to remember that nerves are all part of it.

We all feel a bit nervous when we are giving a speech, but it's about learning how to control them for the best possible outcome.

So which two of the following will help you feel more confident? A, B, C, D, pick two.

Okay, yeah, that's right.

That deep breathing B, will really help.

So taking those deep breaths and also using the open body language such as smiling.

Okay, so now it is time to deliver your speech.

We have been practising for this and you know how to do this.

So take a few deep breaths (Mrs. Butterworth breathing heavily) to make sure that you are feeling confident and keeping those nerves at bay.

Now remember, as you deliver, make sure you refer to your cue cards to help you you've got all of that information that you need.

That you consider the effect of your body language in creating a confident delivery.

That you consider how you're using posture and eye contact to convey different emotions and a compelling speech.

So remember with your posture, you want it to be open, you want to vary your eye contact.

Consider how you are using pitch and tone and pace to make it really convincing.

And finally, don't forget those question phrases to help you.

So if you are unsure, use those tentative phrases to help you.

Okay, I know you are going to do fabulously.

I have every confidence in you.

We've been practising this and you know exactly what it is you need to do.

So pause the video and get ready to deliver your speech.

All the good luck, off you go.

Very well done.

I knew you could do it and I bet you feel fantastic now.

It's okay to feel nervous doing these things once you've done them, it feels so great, doesn't it? So really well done.

That is such an achievement.

Now, I would like you to self-assess your speech delivery.

So you'll need to give yourself a what went well and an even better if.

So, I've got some questions here to help you make those what went wells and even better ifs.

So did you use your cue cards to help support you? Did you consider the effect of your body language? Have you considered your use of posture and eye contact? Did you consider how to vary your use of pitch and pace in order to change the tone of your speech? Did you answer questions effectively? Okay, so give yourself a what went well and an even better if, off you go.

So again, well done everyone for delivering some really confident and persuasive, compelling speeches.

It was a really, really great thing to witness.

So I'm very proud of you all.

So let's just read all about what we have learned today.

So we know that reading from a script or memorising word for word can lead to a less engaging delivery.

So that's why we've created those cue cards.

If you take questions at the end, you should respond with new content rather than repeating parts of the speech.

Asking open questions can invite developed responses.

Body language and eye contact support the successful delivery of a speech.

It's okay to feel nervous, find the strategies that work for you, and hopefully you've got plenty of those in today's lesson.

Again, a real well done to all of you and I cannot wait to do this all again soon.

Until then, goodbye.