Planning content for a presentation

English

Expressing convictions

Analysing an opinion article about protecting the greenbelt

Aristotle's triad

Hillary Clinton's passionate speech about women's rights

The use of a motif in Hillary Clinton's speech

Using a motif in your writing

Evaluating how two non-fiction writers express their opinions

‘The Chimney Sweeper’: a protest against child labour

Planning a fairy tale about a social issue

‘Where Have All the Flowers Gone?’: a song of conviction

Creating content for a formal presentation

Preparing to deliver a presentation

Delivering a formal presentation

In 'Writing with passion', students use protest poetry and speeches as inspiration for their own protest writing. In 'Single Poet Study: Maya Angelou', students look in depth at the writing of a poet who is synonymous with writing as protest; in particular at the ways in which she used her poetry to voice support for the Civil Rights Movement. 

In 'Myths and Legends Re-Told', students consider how writers have modernised ancient stories in order to make them more reflective of modern values. In 'Writing with passion', students look at the ways in which they can use their own writing, inspired by key poets and speech writers, to take a political or moral stand.

In this unit, pupils learn about the different ways that writers have expressed their points of view across history. They look at some key techniques that writers use, such as motif and triad, before reading a speech, article, poem and song. They finally write and deliver their own presentation.

Taking a stand

Which of the following refers to someone who speaks on behalf of someone or a group?

What word beginning with 'C' refers to an issue that is likely to cause disagreements?

Starting with the first, organise the stages of an article so they are in chronological order.

In the following statement: "It is clear that the levels of homelessness demand immediate attention from policymakers and politicians." which phrase shows the issue is urgent?

to ensue we follow guidelines and reach a good standard

to add complexity to the writing process 

to discourage people from being controversial

Which of the following is the best reason for using specific criteria when we plan our writing?

It is important to note down the tone you will use in your writing. What do we mean by tone?

a piece of writing that records key events

a non-fictional prose text about a specific topic

a fictional narrative written in the first person 

What is the best definition of an article?

Which of the following is a the best synonym for 'opinion'?

Which of the following is the best description of a social issue?

When you generate ideas, what are you doing?

A plan helps you remember what you intend to write. 

A plan helps you use SPaG more effectively. 

Which of the following is the best reason for making a plan before you start writing?

Starter Quiz

What is the best definition of an article?