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Planning a persuasive speech about a new word
I can plan a persuasive speech about my new word.
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Year 8
Planning a persuasive speech about a new word
I can plan a persuasive speech about my new word.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A successful speech will maintain a clear, single viewpoint throughout.
- Ideas must be logically sequenced and linked, so that the audience can follow the argument.
- Vocabulary and language devices must be chosen for effect.
- Use structural features at paragraph and sentence level, to manage pace and emphasis.
Keywords
Viewpoint - A viewpoint refers to a person’s point of view on a particular issue.
Pace - In relation to speeches, pace refers to the speed with which ideas are presented and developed.
Emphasis - Emphasis refers to the particular importance given to something.
Sequenced - If ideas are sequenced then they are presented in a logical order.
Common misconception
Students should avoid short or one-word sentences in favour of longer, complex sentences.
If used correctly, shorter sentences can be great for amending pace and giving emphasis to particular parts of a speech.
Students will need to have completed the previous lesson and have an understanding of the word that they would like to add to the dictionary.
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
The word smog is an example of ...
compounds.
affixation.
Q2.
The word 'cupcake' is made up by combining the entire word 'cup' and the entire word 'cake'. As such, what is this an example of?
Q3.
When introducing ideas to back up my argument in a speech, I should do this...
quickly.
powerfully.
repetitively.
Q4.
What would be an appropriate discourse marker to use when introducing evidence in a speech?
Clearly,
Initially,
To begin with,
Q5.
What is the definition of pace? Here it is used in a sentence: 'The student varied their pace throughout the speech to vary the emphasis'.
the power with which ideas are presented and developed
the style with which ideas are presented and developed
the volume with which ideas are presented and developed
Q6.
What is the definition of the word 'viewpoint'? Here it is used in a sentence: 'Her viewpoint was a unique one.'
refers to a person’s emotional response to a particular issue
refers to a person’s knowledge on a particular issue
refers to a person's awareness of a particular issue
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6 Questions
Q1.
A 'speech' is an example of ...
purpose.
audience.
Q2.
'Your task is to persuade your fellow students that you should be voted in as their representative on the student council.' Who is the audience of this speech?
Student council
Teachers
Parents and guardians
Q3.
Which of the below will a good speech NOT do?
Maintain a clear, single viewpoint throughout
Logically sequence ideas so the audience can follow the argument
Choose vocabulary and language devices for effect
Include structural features to manage pace and emphasis
Q4.
If a speech began with the following, 'I was queueing in the lunch hall, when all at once the news hit me. The annual school trip was cancelled.' What device is being used here?
Q5.
Why do we use a 'hook' at the start of our speeches?
The start of our speech should always be the best bit.
It allows the middle part of our speech to be more factual.
This is what people are used to so it would be strange if we didn't do it.
Q6.
A student ended their speech in the following way 'I can only be feeling one thing. Hometicipation.' With regard to emphasis, why did the student end their speech with a short sentence.
It is important to vary your sentence length throughout a speech
The student emphasises that it is nearly 3pm
The student emphasises that their speech is now finished