Speech Writing

What is the
purpose of your
speech?
• Purpose – Are you writing to explain,
argue or persuade? 
• Audience – Who are you delivering the
speech to? How much knowledge to they
have about your topic? 
• Layout – How are you going to lay it
out? 
• Style – Formal style – standard English
Features of a Speech
Personal Anecdotes
Personal Reflections
Motivational Language
Directly Addressing Listeners
Statistics
Rhetorical Questions
Examples- Emma Watson 'He for She'

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkjW9PZBRfk
• What do you notice about how she delivers her speech?
• Gesture
• Intonation
• Expression
• Stressed words
• Pauses
Examples- Welcome Speech

• Let's look at the speech on page 44-45 in your book. 

• What is the purpose of this speech?

• Who is the audience?
• What type of language is used?
Homework
• Must Do: Understand questions page 45 of your book. 

• Should Do: Complete the investigate task below and write down one
example of a rhetorical question in your copy. 
Structure of a Speech
Opening: First 30 seconds to draw the audience into the argument or
topic you are making. 
Body: Should only have a few points – focus on one point for each
paragraph. 
Conclusion: Summarise the main points of your speech. Provide some
further questions for the audience. End with a final thought/emotion. 
Example- Martin Luther King Jr
• Martin Luther King, Jr. I Have A Dream Speech - YouTube
• How does Martin Luther King catch our attention?
• What features of a speech can we see in this example?
• What is the purpose of his speech?
• Do you think he was successful?
Example- Gladiator
• Gladiator clip - YouTube
• How is our attention caught?
• What features of a speech can we see in this example?
• What is the purpose of his speech?
• Do you think he was successful?
Example- Shawshank Redemption
• Success Mentor blog - Shawshank Redemption - "Get Busy Living or
Get Busy Dying." - YouTube
• How is our attention caught?
• What features of a speech can we see in this example?
• What is the purpose of his speech?
• Do you think he was successful?
Example- Braveheart
• Braveheart: Freedom Speech - YouTube
• How is our attention caught?
• What features of a speech can we see in this example?
• What is the purpose of his speech?
• Do you think he was successful?
Class Task

You will be given 15 minutes to write this opening paragraph, then I will place you into breakout rooms.
You are each to read your opening paragraph. Your peers in your group will tell you one thing they like
(What Went Well) and one thing to improve (Even Better If) you will have 15 minutes.