1. Name: Form: Abolitionist speech Targets Teacher Student 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.
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.
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2. Peer Mark Sheet
Read through the speech you have been given. Tick whether they have used the clever techniques to win over the audience.
Does the speech:
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
Explain what is good about the speech:
Explain what could be improved about the speech: