Boris Johnson and Winston Churchill Persuasive Speeches (coronavirus self-guided learning)

This resource looks at the skills needed for AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2, based on Boris Johnson’s speech on Monday 27th April in regards to continuing lockdown, and Winston Churchill’s famous 1940 speech, ‘We shall fight them on the beaches’, encouraging students to think about purpose, rhetorical devices and their effects on the audience. Features both analytical and creative writing practice.

Designed to be shared on Google Classroom as a Google Slide, so students can receive quick feedback!