to cause admiration or awe. It means something is really good and makes you go ‘wow!’

to add more detail or information to something

suitable for a particular purpose or situation

Preparing to write 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. 

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

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Starting with the first, put the sections of the single paragraph outline in order.

Which word can be described as: 'to cause admiration or awe. It means something is really good and makes you go 'wow!''?

Which word beginning with 's' can be described as: 'to be complex, advanced or refined'?

What is the primary purpose of Emma Watson's 'HeForShe' speech?

If you were including a scientific/factual section in your speech, which device would be the most appropriate?

Which of these is not part of an efficient and effective plan?

In her 'HeForShe' speech Emma Watson states that: "15.5 million girls will be married in the next 16 years as children." This is an example of ...

are based on fictional events and characters.

use literary devices such as metaphors and similes.

include novels, fairytales and short stories.

Which of these statements are true with reference to non-fiction texts? Non-fiction texts ...

Which word can be defined as "the attitude or emotion conveyed by a piece of writing or speech."?

In her 'HeForShe' speech Emma Watson shares a personal story: "when at eight I was confused at being called 'bossy'". This is an example of which device?

Which structural device can be described as: 'repetition of an idea from the start of your writing at the end'?

Which word beginning with 's' can be described as: 'a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing'?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Preparing to write a persuasive speech

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.