Adding structure to organise a speech
I can use the PEPS structure to organise a speech.
Adding structure to organise a speech
I can use the PEPS structure to organise a speech.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The PEPS structure stands for point, explanation, proof, summary.
- Following the PEPS structure helps to organise your speech.
- Explaining your point will allow you to share the reasons behind your opinion.
- Using proof will make your point stronger.
Keywords
Structure - A structure is the way something is organised.
Point - A point is an idea or reason to support your opinion.
Explanation - An explanation means giving reasons to help someone understand an opinion.
Proof - Proof refers to the evidence used to support an opinion.
Summary - A summary will briefly recap the main parts of a speech.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that they need to include all the explanation for their opinion in their point.
A point is just the speaker saying what they think or believe and giving one short reason to justify that opinion using the word because.
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