Starter quiz
- The word smog is an example of ...
- blending. ✓
- compounds.
- affixation.
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- 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?
- 'word compound' ✓
- When introducing ideas to back up my argument in a speech, I should do this...
- logically. ✓
- quickly.
- powerfully.
- repetitively.
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- What would be an appropriate discourse marker to use when introducing evidence in a speech?
- For example, ✓
- Clearly,
- Initially,
- To begin with,
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- 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 speed with which ideas are presented and developed ✓
- 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
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- 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 point of view on a particular issue ✓
- 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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Exit quiz
- A 'speech' is an example of ...
- form. ✓
- purpose.
- audience.
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- '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
- Fellow students ✓
- Parents and guardians
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- 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
- Contain lots of different views and changes of focus ✓
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- 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?
- 'Anecdote' ✓
- Why do we use a 'hook' at the start of our speeches?
- The start of our speech should always be the best bit.
- It will grab our audience's attention early and keep them engaged. ✓
- 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.
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- 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 short sentence containing the word 'hometicipation' emphasises that word ✓
- The student emphasises that it is nearly 3pm
- The student emphasises that their speech is now finished
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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.
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.
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.
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