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Unit Summary

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.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to generate ideas and plan a presentation.

Key Notes

• A presentation can be used for a variety of purposes.
• It can be useful to sum up your idea in a one sentence statement of the presentation's key message.
• You should be clear about the who, what, when and how of your presentation.
• A plan is essential if you are going to write effective content for your presentation.

Vocabulary To Learn

• unbiased: able to judge fairly because you are not influenced by your own opinion
• subjective: influenced by personal feelings
• current events: important events that are happening in the world
• advocate: to speak on behalf of a person or group who needs help with representation
• controversial: causing disagreement or discussion

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• Students often think they have to be balanced when they deliver persuasive presentations.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

More Lessons In This Unit

• 'The Chimney Sweeper': a protest against child labour Study Guide
• 'Where Have All the Flowers Gone?': a song of conviction Study Guide
• Analysing an opinion article about protecting the greenbelt Study Guide
• Aristotle's triad Study Guide
• Creating content for a formal presentation Study Guide
• Delivering a formal presentation Study Guide
• Evaluating how two non-fiction writers express their opinions Study Guide
• Expressing convictions Study Guide
• Hillary Clinton's passionate speech about women's rights Study Guide
• Planning a fairy tale about a social issue Study Guide
• Preparing to deliver a presentation Study Guide
• The use of a motif in Hillary Clinton's speech Study Guide
• Using a motif in your writing Study Guide