Mastering Speech Writing Structure

Year 8 English Understanding the Purpose and Parts of Speeches Building Communication Skills

What is a Speech?

Think about where you might hear speeches What makes a speech different from everyday conversation? Why do people give speeches?

Purposes of Speeches

To PERSUADE - convince others to agree with your viewpoint To INFORM - teach or share important information To ENTERTAIN - make people laugh or enjoy themselves To MOTIVATE - inspire people to take action

The Three Parts of Every Speech

Find the Parts Activity

Work in pairs with the speech extracts provided Use different colored highlighters or pens Yellow = Introduction Blue = Body Green = Conclusion Be ready to explain your choices!

Why Structure Matters

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Independent Practice

Complete the worksheet using your speech extracts Label each part of the speech Write one sentence explaining what each part does Use the sentence starters provided Extension: Can you spot any special techniques?

Success Criteria Check

✓ I can describe why people give speeches and their effects ✓ I can label the introduction, body, and conclusion of a speech ✓ I can explain how these parts work together effectively Next lesson: We'll analyze famous speeches and their techniques!