Writing a successful speech

English

In 'Non-Fiction: Teenage Kicks', pupils evaluate how authors use language, to express similar or differing viewpoints. In 'Non-Fiction: Explorers', pupils analyse how historical or social context may lead to authors having differing views, on the same topics.

In 'Non-Fiction: Changing Views', pupils compare language choices used in non-fiction texts. In 'Non-Fiction: Teenage Kicks', pupils evaluate how authors use language to expresses similar or differing viewpoints.

Non-fiction: teenage kicks

Match the words on the left with their synonyms on the right.

What word beginning with T refers to the subject matter of a speech or other type of writing?

Starting with the first, put the following elements of text structure into the order you would use them for an introduction in a speech.

Over 70% of the population prefers to shop online.

There are numerous challenges in navigating the internet.

4 out of 10 people say they hate shopping.

Which of the following sentences uses statistics?

Studies show that regular exercise improves cognitive function.

My grandmother once told me a story about a kind spider.

The scientific method is thought to be a sound way of arriving at the truth.

Albert Einstein revolutionised our understanding of space and time.

Which of the following sentences uses an anecdote?

decide on your engaging hook so you instantly interest the reader

decide the who, what and why of your speech

decide which rhetorical devices you will use and why

decide how you will conclude your writing

How can you turn a topic into a thesis statement? 

What is the best definition of the phrase 'topic of your writing'?

a brief summary of the writer's feelings towards a topic

a detailed summary of all the elements in the writing

a summary of the main idea or claim that the writing will argue or prove

a brief argument of all the anecdotes and quotations that will be used

What is the best definition of a thesis statement?

designed to make a point rather than elicit an answer

numerical data such as facts and figures 

using 'you' and 'your' to communicate with a reader or listener

Match the linguistic techniques on the left with the correct definitions on the right. 

At the start of a piece of non-fiction, we need an engaging ...

a brief and often personal or illustrative story

a person with specialised knowledge or skill in a particular subject 

a group of people sharing common characteristics or interests

Match the words on the left with their definitions on the right. 

Music was played by people in ancient civilisations.

Learning an instrument has been shown to enhance cognitive skills.

Studies show that playing an instrument can be a great stress reliever.

The most successful musicians can make a lot of money.

If you wanted to write a speech about the importance of young people learning an instrument, which two of the following ideas would you use?

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