ASSIGNMENT

IGCSE English as First Language

Unit: Directed writing Topic: Speech writing

Assignment Instructions
Answer all the questions below

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Assignment Objectives

Students will be able to

Investigate a speech writing style and explore the stylistic features, embedding these features within their writ-
ing

Literacy Marking Key

Spelling – homophone or incorrect Stretch and Challenge task:

Punctuation – missing or incorrect Can you come up with a more ambitious word?
Grammar – read back through for clarity

Question 1
Read the following speech. Identify where each of the techniques listed in the table
below have been used and briefly explain the effect of using the technique in the
speech. One example has been done for you:

Ladies and gentlemen,

Today, we stand on the face of change, united in our shared mission to make a
difference. But before us lies a crucial question: Will we continue to ignore the
staggering statistics that reveal the dire state of our planet, or will we rise to the
occasion and take action? Can we afford to sit idly by as our environment suffers under
the weight of pollution and degradation? The answer is clear: No. We cannot.

It's time for us to come together, to stand as one in the face of adversity. Let's commit
ourselves to a future where sustainability reigns supreme, where every action we take
is a step towards a cleaner, greener world.

We must act now, for the sake of our children, our grandchildren, and all generations
to come. It's not enough to simply hope for change – we must be the change.

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So, let's stand tall, shoulder to shoulder, and declare with one voice: We will protect
our planet. We will preserve its beauty. We will secure its future.

Together, we can make a difference. Together, we can change the world.

Thank you.

Explain the effect of

Technique One example from text
technique
It creates a sense of
Direct address Ladies and gentlemen inclusion and connection
with the audience

Alliteration

Rhetorical question

Emotive language

Parallelism

Rule of three

(10 marks)

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Question 2
You are going to write your own speech.
You can write about….

‘The moon landing was a lie’

‘People should not text while driving’
‘Homework should not be given’
‘Money can’t buy love or happiness’

Or pick your own subject.

In your speech, you should have three main points in the main body paragraphs. Begin
your speech with an appropriate greeting.

Write about 250 to 300 words.

Up to 15 marks for the quality of your writing.

Write your answer for question 2 here

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