Speech Writing: Antithesis

Two lessons on using antithesis inspired by John F Kennedy’s 1961 inaugural address. The lesson sequences is as follows:
Lesson 1

1. Students brainstorm what one thing they would change in the world if they had the power.
2. Context to JFK inaugural speech.
3. Identification of persuasive devices in speech.
4. Explanation of antithesis.
5. Identification of antithesis.
6. Consideration of effect of antithesis.
7. Worksheet writing frame to encourage students to use antithesis.
8. Peer marking - What went well and Even better if.
   Lesson 2
9. Re-consideration of starter from lesson 1.
10. Students write a speech on the topic of their choice using persuasive devices and the antithesis they created from the previous lesson.
    Folder includes 21 slide powerpoint; extract of speech and worksheet writing frame to create antithesis.