in writing, this means to make something even better

words that sound the same, but have a different spelling and meaning

to completely destroy or eliminate something

in the context of structure, this means that your writing feels connected and complete

Re-drafting 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

words that sound differently, but have the same spelling

They're heroes and have made such a difference.

Their mission is to make inequality a thing of the past.

They're continued commitment to change is remarkable.

Which sentence has **not** used the correct homophone?

Its time to come forward and make a stand.

Which word beginning with 'm' describes a structural feature that repeats and develops ideas from the beginning of a piece of writing at the end.

Why should a speech incorporate a range of paragraph lengths for effect?

Which word beginning with 'e' can be described as: to completely destroy or eliminate something?

Have you ever considered the impact of your actions on future generations?

You must act now for the sake of future generations.

Which of these sentences is an interrogative sentence?

"Believe in the power of collective action", is an example of what type of sentence?

Which modal verb would make this sentence sound most commanding: you __________ act now!

When a text appeals to the reader using the pronoun 'you' this is an example of:

Which rhetorical device can be described as: 'the use of numbers, or numerical data, to provide evidence.'?

We must unite, challenge and change the outcome.

Sport is empowering, challenging and for us all.

Which of these examples uses a rule of three and personal pronouns?

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