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Famous speeches
infoWhy this? It is important for students to be exposed to powerful, real‑world speeches that demonstrate how language can influence opinion and inspire action. A balance of political, historical and campaigning speeches enables comparison of purpose, audience and rhetorical technique. Students can open up rich discussion around leadership, justice, courage and the ethics of persuasion, while gaining models for their own spoken and written communication.
scheduleWhy now? This unit allows students to build on the analytical vocabulary developed in the poetry unit and apply it to non‑fiction. It prepares students for more complex rhetorical and structural analysis later in the year, particularly in persuasive and viewpoint writing. Students gain further insight into different perspectives and experiences, and are reassessed on key spelling, grammar and punctuation features needed for effective speeches and formal writing.