SPEECH

A major problem is affecting your school.

Write a speech to present at a school assembly in which you:

• Clearly explain the problem
• Describe how it is affecting students and/or teachers
• Propose solutions to improve the situation

Audience

Students and teachers at your school

Purpose

To persuade your audience to understand the issue and take action

Things to Consider

• What is the problem? (e.g. bullying, littering, lack of respect, overuse of technology)
• Why is this problem important?
• How does it impact daily school life?
• What solutions can you suggest?
• How will you convince your audience?

Time Allowed

• Planning: 2–3 minutes
• Writing: 25 minutes
• Proofreading: 2–3 minutes

Persuasive Techniques (Must Include)

Tick as you plan:

• Rhetorical question
• Repetition (e.g. “We must act. We must care. We must change.”)
• Emotive language
• Direct address (“you”, “we”)