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+ SPEECH WRITING USING PERSUASIVE TECHNIQUES OBJECTIVES To be able to: write a clear speech including persuasion techniques we have discussed in previous lessons. Copyright © 2009 englishteaching. co. uk

+ PERSUASIVE TECHNIQUES RECAP QUIZ Copyright © 2009 englishteaching. co. uk

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+ SPEECHES ARE GOOD EXAMPLES OF WRITING TO PERSUADE AND TO ARGUE. Like any pieces of writing, speeches should be: - Organised into clear paragraphs; - Contain language that grabs the audience’s attention You also need to remember that speeches are written to be read out loud. Think about language devices that can be heard. For e. g. - Repetition - Rhetorical Questions Copyright © 2009 englishteaching. co. uk

+ STRUCTURING YOUR SPEECH Introduction Clearly state your opinion. The main body of your speech should include: First Paragraph - Your argument Second Paragraph - An acknowledgement of the other argument/opinion Third Paragraph - Why you believe the other view is wrong. Fourth Paragraph Conclusion Summarise your speech. Copyright © 2009 englishteaching. co. uk

+ WRITE YOUR OWN SPEECH Choose from the following three topic options: 1. Should school uniform be abolished 2. Should fur be used within Fashion? 3. Are Footballers being paid too much? Include the following techniques within your chosen speech: - at least one RHETORICAL QUESTION - Copyright © 2009 englishteaching. co. uk a PLT of your choice sentence using REPETITION

+ PLENARY Swap your speech with the person sitting next you. Read through and make sure that: 1. There is a rhetorical question. 1. A sentence is included within the speech that uses another PLT. 3. That there is a sentence within the speech that uses repetition. Copyright © 2009 englishteaching. co. uk