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How to write and deliver a speech

Detailed advice on how to develop a convincing line of argument and engage your audience, as well as a checklist of the language features of a formal speech. The resource includes comprehensive notes on the following aspects to support students plan and rehearse a speech:
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Writing a speech
Subject: English
Age range: 14-16
Resource type: Worksheet/Activity

Last updated
28 August 2020
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darlene_gedye
Thank you. There is some great content here to help students to structure and write their speeches. The power points will be very handy as will the variety of lead up lessons included. Thanks for sharing your resources.
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Speech Writing - KS3
(59-slide editable PowerPoint-led unit of work with 6 worksheets)
KS3 English - Speech Writing is a five lesson unit of work which explains how to write an effective speech. It guides pupils through the process of how to plan, draft, write and redraft an effective speech.
Speech Writing - KS3 covers the following:
- Mind the GAP - Genre, Audience and Purpose – why it's important in speech writing
- How to plan, structure and organise a speech
- The key techniques of speech writing
- Exemplar speeches for modelling and assessment
- Identifying problems and creating solutions
To preview Speech Writing - KS3 please click on the images from the PowerPoint presentation.
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