Planning content for a presentation | English | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

What is the best definition of an article?
- a short story in a magazine
- a piece of writing that records key events
- a non-fictional prose text about a specific topic ✓
- a fictional narrative written in the first person
Which of the following is a the best synonym for 'opinion'?
- fact
- belief ✓
- hypothesis
- observation
Which of the following is the best description of a social issue?
- a problem facing an individual
- a problem facing society ✓
- a problem facing young people
- a problem facing MPs
If something is a challenge, it is ...
- a diversion.
- an obstacle. ✓
- a reward.
- a solution.
When you generate ideas, what are you doing?
- organising ideas
- creating ideas ✓
- analysing ideas
- critiquing ideas
Which of the following is the best reason for making a plan before you start writing?
- A plan helps you remember what you intend to write.
- A plan makes you better at writing.
- A plan helps you organise your ideas. ✓
- A plan helps you use SPaG more effectively.

Which of the following refers to someone who speaks on behalf of someone or a group?
- advocate ✓
- writer
- opinion
- article
What word beginning with 'C' refers to an issue that is likely to cause disagreements?
- 'controversial' ✓
Starting with the first, organise the stages of an article so they are in chronological order.
- 1
  
  ⇔
  
  strong start
- 2
  
  ⇔
  
  effect on you
- 3
  
  ⇔
  
  effect on people around youe
- 4
  
  ⇔
  
  effect on society
- 5
  
  ⇔
  
  back to the beginning
In the following statement: "It is clear that the levels of homelessness demand immediate attention from policymakers and politicians." which phrase shows the issue is urgent?
- It is clear that
- the levels of homelessness
- demand immediate attention ✓
- from policymakers and politicians
Which of the following is the best reason for using specific criteria when we plan our writing?
- to ensue we follow guidelines and reach a good standard ✓
- to add complexity to the writing process
- to stifle creativity and innovation
- to discourage people from being controversial
It is important to note down the tone you will use in your writing. What do we mean by tone?
- the author's opinions, beliefs or ideas
- the way the text is organised
- the mood or moods of a text ✓
- the way an article starts and ends

A presentation can be used for a variety of purposes.
It can be useful to sum up your idea in a one sentence statement of the presentation's key message.
You should be clear about the who, what, when and how of your presentation.
A plan is essential if you are going to write effective content for your presentation.

Students often think they have to be balanced when they deliver persuasive presentations.

Be clear about taking a stand and picking a side. A presentation which is clear in its stance has much more impact.

Unbiased - able to judge fairly because you are not influenced by your own opinion
Subjective - influenced by personal feelings
Current events - important events that are happening in the world
Advocate - to speak on behalf of a person or group who needs help with representation
Controversial - causing disagreement or discussion