Writing from the Heart

A lesson which focusing on honing and utilising persuasive, rhetorical and emotive writing skills. Taking inspiration from Stormzy’s ‘Grenfell Tower’ speech/rap at the BRITS 2018, the lesson analyses his use of language through a video clip, annotated extract, differentiated starter and independent writing task.

This is a simple and engaging way to get students interested in persuasive writing, and to encourage them to understand the power of linguistic and structural features.

The lesson also asks students to pick an issue they are personally passionate about and write a speech on it. This gives Key Stage 3 students the perfect opportunity to practice skills which will be necessary in their Speaking and Listening examination in Key Stage 4.