<p>A unit to build up to writing a persuasive speech.</p> <p>Lessons include.</p> <p>What is a speech<br /> Persuasive devices<br /> Deliver techniques<br /> Examples of speeches (The first person on Mars should be a woman, Greta Thunberg, Emma Watson, Martin Luther King plus extension speeches from Prince Ea, Amanda Gorman, Charlie Chaplin and Joaquin Phoenix).<br /> Structure and marking scheme<br /> Scaffolds<br /> Student examples<br /> Brainteasers<br /> Key words - Vocabulary support</p> <p>Unit supports EAL students.</p> <p>Enough content for 6-8 lessons at least.</p>

<p>55 questions organised into popular and relevant themes. Each topic includes a creative task to assist with cementing understanding. The questions are based on Blooms taxonomy and aim to extend higher thinking in the student’s second language.</p> <p>I use this resource at the beginning of my one on one lessons. I ask a question each lesson and work through the list. It’s a productive and highly organised way to promote speaking skills. Each topic has five questions.</p>