B2U5 Reading for Writing Write a speech
Learning Objectives 1. Understand the structure and organization of a speech.
2. Learn and apply rhetorical devices in speeches.
3. Write a compelling speech about music and hope.
Key Points 1. Analyzing the structure of a speech.
2. Using rhetorical devices effectively.
Challenges Guiding students to use rhetorical devices to enhance the emotional appeal of their speeches.
Preparation 1. PPT slides.
2. Video material (a speech about music and hope).
3. Group discussion materials.
Teaching Procedures
Teaching Steps Teacher Activities Student Activities Purpose
Warm-up (5 mins) Play a video of a speech about music and hope, and ask questions:
1. What is the speaker doing
2. What role does music play in overcoming difficulties Watch the video and answer the questions, discussing the role of music in life. Engage students' interest, introduce the topic, and help them reflect on the relationship between music and hope.
Reading and Analysis (10 minutes) Provide a speech about Sarah and guide students to read and answer questions:
1. What was Sarah's problem
2. How did music help her
3. What advice did she give to others Read the speech, answer the questions, and analyze the structure and content of the speech. Help students understand the basic structure and content of a speech, laying the foundation for writing.
Structure Analysis (5 minutes) Explain the basic structure of a speech:
1. Welcome the audience
2. Introduce yourself
3. Introduce the topic
4. Share personal experiences
5. Express personal feelings
6. Conclude the speech Take notes on the structure of a speech and understand the purpose of each part. Help students grasp the organization of a speech and clarify the writing framework.
Rhetorical Devices Learning (10 minutes) Explain common rhetorical devices used in speeches: 1. Metaphor 2. Personification 3. Quotation 4. Repetition 5. Rhetorical question 6. Simile Identify rhetorical devices in the speech and practice using them in sentences. Help students learn how to enhance the emotional appeal of their speeches through rhetorical devices.
Writing Practice (10 minutes) Guide students to write a speech about "How Music Can Change a Person's Life" based on what they have learned.
Provide a writing framework:
1. Introduce yourself
2. Introduce the topic
3. Share personal experiences
4. Express personal feelings
5. Conclude the speech Write their own speeches using the framework and rhetorical devices. Help students apply what they have learned to practical writing, improving their writing skills.
Peer Review and Revision (5 minutes) Provide a peer review checklist and guide students to exchange speeches and review each other's work:
1. Does the speech explain how music changed life
2. Are rhetorical devices used
3. Does the speech express how music made the writer feel Exchange speeches, review each other's work, and provide revision suggestions. Help students identify and improve issues in their writing through peer review, enhancing the quality of their speeches.
Summary and Homework (5 minutes) Summarize the lesson, emphasizing the importance of speech structure and rhetorical devices.
Assign homework: Refine the speech and prepare to deliver it in the next class. Take notes on the homework and prepare for the speech presentation in the next class. Reinforce what was learned in class and encourage students to improve their oral presentation skills through speech delivery.
Reflection Successes: Students quickly engaged with the topic through the video and reading material, understanding the relationship between music and hope. Through structure analysis and rhetorical device practice, students were able to grasp the techniques of speech writing. Areas for Improvement: Some students struggled with applying rhetorical devices during the writing practice. More exercises can be added in future lessons. The peer review session was short, and some students may not have had enough time to provide detailed feedback. More time can be allocated for peer review.