Speech Writing: Differentiated Pack

A set of three differentiated lessons on speech writing for AQA English Language, Paper 2, Question 5.

They are not lessons in series. You will download speech writing for higher, middle and lower ability learners.

Higher Ability

• The higher ability lesson begins with a starter on the concept of foreign aid. No prior knowledge is required. The questions should be treated as a way of encouraging learners to start thinking about the topic. The answers are provided.
• After a brief focus on Paper 2, Q5, learners then identify the PAF in a sample speech-writing question.
• For the next activity, learners then consider the concept of rhetorical devices by watching a YouTube clip of Gary Oldman performing the ‘We’ll fight them on the beaches’ clip.
• They then read and annotate a WAGOLL speech on the topic of climate change in conjunction with a table of rhetorical devices.
• To follow, learners read a sheet in which key arguments for foreign aid are outlined. They are asked to make a summary of the ideas.
• The main speech task is set as HWK and the lesson ends in a review task.

Middle Ability - Similar to Higher but with AFOREST

• The middle ability lesson begins with a starter on the concept of foreign aid. No prior knowledge is required. The questions should be treated as a way of encouraging learners to start thinking about the topic. The answers are provided.
• After a brief focus on Paper 2, Q5, learners then identify the PAF in a sample speech-writing question.
• For the next activity, learners then consider the concept of persuasive language by watching a YouTube clip of Leonardo DiCaprio delivering a speech on climate change for the 2014 UN Climate Summit.
• They then read and annotate a WAGOLL speech on the topic of climate change in conjunction with a table of AFOREST features.
• To follow, learners read a sheet in which key arguments for foreign aid are outlined (differentiate from the higher lesson). They are asked to make a summary of the ideas.
• The main speech task is set as HWK and the lesson ends in a review task.

**Lower Ability **

• The middle ability lesson begins with a starter on the concept of climate change. No prior knowledge is required. The questions should be treated as a way of encouraging learners to start thinking about the topic. Suggested answers are provided.
• After a brief focus on Paper 2, Q5, learners then identify the PAF in a sample speech-writing question.
• For the next activity, learners then consider the concept of persuasive language by watching a YouTube clip of Sir David Attenborough deliver a short speech on climate change.
• They then read and annotate a WAGOLL speech on the topic of climate change in conjunction with a table of AFOREST features (differentiated from middle ability task).
• To follow, learners read a summary sheet on the topic of climate change in which
• The main speech task is set as HWK and the lesson ends in a review task.