Taking a stand
Why this, why now
In this unit, pupils learn about the different ways that writers have expressed their points of view across history. They look at some key techniques that writers use, such as motif and triad, before reading a speech, article, poem and song. They finally write and deliver their own presentation.
Prior knowledge requirements
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Unit 4 / 9
Taking a stand
In this unit, pupils learn about the different ways that writers have expressed their points of view across history. They look at some key techniques that writers use, such as motif and triad, before reading a speech, article, poem and song. They finally write and deliver their own presentation.
14 lessons- The use of a motif in Hillary Clinton's speech
- ‘Where Have All the Flowers Gone?’: a song of conviction
- Planning a fairy tale about a social issue
- Preparing to deliver a presentation
- Creating content for a formal presentation
- ‘The Chimney Sweeper’: a protest against child labour
- Hillary Clinton's passionate speech about women's rights
- Analysing an opinion article about protecting the greenbelt
- Planning content for a presentation
- Expressing convictions
- Using a motif in your writing
- Aristotle's triad
- Delivering a formal presentation
- Evaluating how two non-fiction writers express their opinions