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

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

3. + Copyright © 2009 englishteaching.co.uk What persuasive technique does the sentence below use? The development of a European single policy is an expensive, time- consuming, and unworkable nightmare. Describe the effect of emotive language. Why do we use repetition? What poetic technique uses words which begin with the same letter in order to create a powerful effect? Think of an example of a rhetorical question.

4. + 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 SPEECHES ARE GOOD EXAMPLES OF WRITING TO PERSUADE AND TO ARGUE.

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

6. + 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 - a PLT of your choice - sentence using REPETITION Copyright © 2009 englishteaching.co.uk WRITE YOUR OWN SPEECH

7. + 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 PLENARY