1. So where do you begin? How will I be assessed?
Step 1
Read through the task carefully and the assessment criteria. Make sure that you understand what is required. If not ASK!
Step 2
Plan your speech.
Step 3
Complete your preparation work for homework, and then remember to bring it with you next lesson.
Step 4
Write your speech. You will only have one lesson to complete the task. NO additional time will be given. Whatever you have produced in this time will be marked.
Level 4
The speech states clearly its purpose and explains why slavery should end. Specific reasons are given which are beginning to be explained. The memoir has been written up neatly. There may be some spelling errors and punctuation errors but key words are spelt correctly.
Level 5
The speech clearly argues why the slave trade should end, and why it must not be allowed to continue. It explains who will benefit from the ending of the trade any why. The answer is clearly written as a speech and uses techniques to appeal to the listener. Keywords are used accurately and spelling and punctuation is generally good.
Level 6
The speech clearly argues in a detailed way why the slave trade should end, and why it must not be allowed to continue. It explains who will benefit from the ending of the trade any why. The answer is clearly written as a speech and uses techniques to appeal to the listener. The speech also recognises that some people will not support the ending of the slave trade, and explains why not. Keywords are used accurately and spelling and punctuation is generally good.
Level 7
The speech does everything mentioned above, but also clearly outlines the pro-slavery arguments and then challenges them. Spelling and punctuation are very good.
Level 8
The speech does everything mentioned above but also places the British trade within a wider European context and recognises the impact that abolition might have upon Britain’s trade links with the rest of the world.
How will I be assessed?
Level 2
The speech includes some facts about slavery and states what you want to happen. It is not written in paragraphs and is poorly presented
Level 3
The speech includes some information about slavery and why it should end. It includes keywords and is written in short paragraphs. Presentation is ok.

2. Checklist
Abolitionist speech
Cross off items once you have included them in your memoir
Make the audience feel guilty.
Use short, sharp sentences.
Create pictures in the audience’s mind.
Ask rhetorical questions.
Use words like ‘we’, ‘us’, and ‘you’ to make the audience feel involved.
Use repetition.
Have you told the audience what it is you want to happen?
It is the year Members of Parliament (MPs) had to be persuaded to pass a law to ban the slave trade. Imagine that you are helping Thomas Clarkson to write a speech to Parliament. Your speech must be powerful as you need to persuade them to take action!