A student booklet and accompanying PowerPoint to facilitate the preparation for the CCEA GCSE Spoken Language CAT on Resignation/Farewell Speeches. The speeches by Jurgen Klopp and Barack Obama are included in full. They are also divided up into sections for students to annotate language and prosodic features. Along with this are pages on context and activities to introduce students to the features or spoken language, formal/informal and scripted/spontaneous speech. The PowerPoint and booklet both have links to the videos of the speeches; time codes accompany the speeches in the booklet. The PowerPoint also includes an example paragraph whilst the resources also include a whole essay and PEEL structure scaffold.

A lesson building, exploring, crafting, and evaluating speeches on the theme of ‘injustice’.

A clear, student-friendly guide designed to help Junior Cycle students write confident, engaging, and effective speeches for exams and classroom tasks. This resource breaks speech writing down into manageable, exam-focused steps, with a strong emphasis on audience awareness, spoken language, and persuasive techniques. It is ideal for mixed-ability classes and particularly supportive of students who struggle to move beyond “essay-style” writing. What’s included: Clear explanations of what makes a powerful speech, written in accessible language A focused section on speech-specific language techniques, including: Direct address Rhetorical questions Repetition Anecdotes Imagery Tone and vocabulary A real-world example of persuasive techniques taken from a public address, analysed in a clear table format Step-by-step guidance on planning and structuring a speech, using an exam-style question Scaffolded tasks that help students: Identify techniques in sample openings Improve weak openings Write their own strong openings Three full sample speeches on relevant Junior Cycle topics: Global warming Social media and wellbeing Bullying and responsibility Each sample includes comprehension-style questions focusing on technique and effectiveness A final exam-style speech writing task, with clear audience, purpose, and success criteria Planning space and a final checklist to support independent writing and self-assessment

Malala Yousafzai lesson on speech and speech analysis hat looks at how to use language techniques such as repetition, pronouns, hyperbole, emotive language and more to engage an audience. Students analyse Malala’s 2013 speech to the United Nations and then write their own detailed analytical paragraphs - a scaffold and model are provided. Useful for English Language lessons but also for KS3 as well. May be useful for AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A exam preparation. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources

We focus on the opening sentences to speeches and think about the most effective ways of beginning speeches depending on the purpose and audience of the speech being written. Students are given topics and audiences and are challenged to write their own speech openings using modelled examples. Excellent preparation for GCSE students working on non-fiction writing and English Language Paper 1 Section B or Question 5. Fully differentiated throughout. Updated for the 2026 papers. Query or question? Get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk

Greta Thunberg lesson on speech writing that looks at how to use language techniques such as repetition, pronouns, hyperbole, emotive language and more to engage an audience. Students analyse Thunberg’s recent speech to the United Nations Climate Action Summit and then produce their own speech using this as a stimulus. Useful for English Language lessons but also for KS3 as well. Updated for the 2026 papers. Query or question? Get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package

AQA English Language Paper 1 lesson that looks at a famous speech from Barack Obama and helps students to see how they can adapt language devices for their own speeches. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson to help KS3 and KS4 students prepare for Section B of AQA English Language Paper 2. Students analyse a speech for language and structure before being guided to write their own. Updated for the 2026 papers. Query or question? Get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package

I was asked to do a staff meeting on speech and language and this is what I have cobbled together. Feel free to adapt and change as needed.

This resource contains everything you need to teach persuasive speech writing at GCSE level. Based on the Edexcel GCSE/IGCSE English Language Paper 1 Section B curriculum but easily adaptable to any curriculum that you teach, this product contains: 42 Editable Google Slides with notes on each slide containing tips for how to use the information and activities for different classes, including adaptations and extension tasks (editable links can be found in the product info booklet) Interactive quiz and activities with answer keys included Printable PDF versions of all activities Engaging starter activity on the purpose of speech writing plus features of the speech text-type Definitions and examples of 10 language techniques used in speech writing Example speeches with structural and language features annotated A punctuation activity plus example of how to use punctuation effectively to create effects Practice exam question based on Pearson Edexcel past paper questions Planning notes, scaffold and mark scheme for past paper question Model answer for past paper style question Speech writing checklist for students to use whilst writing and as a revision tool NOTE! If you like this product and leave a 5* review, email me at expatedventures@gmail.com letting me know and I will gift you a free resource from my store (except bundle products). You can find a detailed guide on how to use this resource on my blog - expatedventures.com. I would love to see your students engaging with this activity in the classroom. Feel free to post pictures and tag me on Instagram. I hope you find the resource useful for you and helpful to your students. If you have any questions or comments about the resource, contact me on expatedventures@gmail.com. If you like this resource, you may find my other resources on Edexcel IGCSE English Language useful - check out my full editable resource packs on GCSE Letter Writing and GCSE Article Writing. Thank you and enjoy! Let’s connect! You can find me on Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram and my blog - expatedventures.com.

This resource has been developed to support the Speech Therapy Goal of strengthening lungs for breathing and speaking. This resource includes visuals to support individuals to understand the program. There are numerous and specific exercises included to support this goal. This is a great handout to provide to parents and caregivers to reinforce and extend upon Speech Therapy goals. Additionally, some colouring pages which shows illustrates the “lungs” are included to support the individual to understand where the lungs are within their body.

Analysis and persuasive writing activities ideal for a KS3/ KS4 homework task for a non-fiction unit/ AQA Language Paper 2 revision with full instructions, paragraph structures, success criteria and WAGOLL modelled examples. This project focuses on Michael Sheen’s persuasive speech in support of the Welsh football team in the 2022 World Cup. Resource tasks: Read the speech. Highlight and annotate any persuasive techniques on the sheet. Select one quotation from the speech and write a short analytical paragraph to answer the question: How does Michael Sheen use language to persuade and motivate his national team? There are structures and a modelled example on the sheet to follow. Write a short persuasive speech to rally support for a team for the 2022 World Cup from a country of your choice.

This is a fully resourced lesson that supports students in writing a persuasive speech for GCSE English Language. The focus is on audience, voice and purpose, with clear modelling and scaffolded tasks to help students write confidently. The lesson teaches students how speeches are written to be heard rather than read. It covers direct address, inclusive language, rhetorical questions, repetition and how to end with a clear call to action. Students then plan and write their own persuasive speech. The resource includes a PowerPoint, student worksheet, planning grid, a full WAGOLL speech (400–500 words) and clear success criteria. It is suitable for KS4 mixed-ability classes and can be used as a standalone lesson or as part of a transactional writing unit.

Speech & Language Games for the /t/ Sound | Printable Activities Description: A collection of fun, play-based speech and language games to help children practise and pronounce the /t/ sound correctly. Suitable for use at home or in school, this resource is perfect for supporting children working on articulation through engaging, hands-on activities. Designed to build confidence and clarity in speech, these activities also support listening skills and sound discrimination. What’s included: Lily pad warm-up game to get mouths moving /c/ and /t/ sorting sheet to support sound differentiation Snakes and ladders game using the /t/ sound Final vowel sound focus sheet to support speech clarity Emphasising the /t/ sound sheet to support correct articulation Ideal for: EYFS and KS1 classrooms Speech and language intervention SEN support sessions Parents working with children at home No prep required – just print and play. #SpeechAndLanguage #SpeechTherapy #EYFS #Phonics #ArticulationActivities #TTSound #SoundDiscrimination #SENResources #SpeechGames #EarlyYears #HomeLearning #PrintablePhonics #SLTResources #NoPrepActivities

Speech & Language Activities for the /s/ Sound Description: A fun, pack of speech and language activities designed to help children focus on the /s/ sound. Ideal for use at home or in school, this printable resource supports children working on speech clarity and sound discrimination. Perfect for use by: EYFS and KS1 teachers Speech and language support staff Parents supporting speech at home SEN interventions What’s included: Snake warm-up sheet for articulation practice Fun Snakes & Ladders game using the /s/ sound Sorting activity to distinguish between /s/ and /sh/ sounds Visual support sheet for emphasising the /s/ sound A playful way to practise speech sounds while keeping children engaged! #SpeechAndLanguage #SpeechTherapy #SEN #EYFS #Phonics #SLTResources #SoundSorting #SnakesAndLadders #EarlyYearsSpeech #PrintablePhonics #ArticulationPractice #SSound #HomeLearning #EYFSResources

This language investigation was submitted to AQA in summer 2017 and awarded an A*. This makes it the perfect example to show students what is required of them in the NEA. Includes full 5 page write up & data used. Title: An investigation into the language used by politicians in resignation speeches Why it works: * Shows how to use current A Level study as a toolkit to study language * Demonstrates how to organise & structure the write-up * Example of the level of analysis & interpretation needed for highest grades * Can be reworked as a template for *your* future (brilliant!) NEA I also have an example of the directed writing & commentary: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/original-writing-and-commentary-example-nea-11721778 Follow my twitter to stay updated with more essential free resources and news - @astarlevels Check out my shop for more essays and revision resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/astarlevels

This resource contains a persuasive speech by Malala highlighting the inequality in education received by girls and boys in Pakistan and how she spoke up against the Taliban. This is suitable for Year 10 students who need to learn/refresh their persuasive writing skills. It was developed in preparation for the iGCSE English language exam, however, would be suitable for any other exams requiring students to write persuasively. The first page contains an abridged version of the speech where students can identify a number of persuasive techniques (video link also included). This highlights the fact that these techniques are actually used in real life, not just in exams. The next page contains a series of questions based on the scenario that your class will not be able to sit their exams due to a global pandemic and asking them to explore their feelings towards this. This can be related to COVID and also to the daily reality in Pakistan for girls that Malala spoke about. The final task asks students to write their own persuasive speech to their head teacher to fight this injustice. This whole pack could be delivered over 2-3 lessons.

The Real Christmas is a free resource that I’ve created as an easy way to work Speech and Language, reading, logical thinking, memory, pre-writing and writing, fine motor skills, history while giving you the opportunity to teach them why we celebrate Christmas from the Christian faith. This resource although can be used really for every child was created thinking mostly for Special Needs Education like Down Syndrome, Autism, etc Parents can use it at home or therapists, I would say this can be for different ages depending where the child is in his development. I created this from scratch drawing the main characters myself and enjoyed it as I will use it too, and is not easy to find resources that are made to support the SEN in particular and, from a Christian perspective. I hope it meets the needs of your children and that you both enjoy. Marry Christmas!! Norma

This is a handy reference for teachers and teaching assistants. I have used it as a training piece of material previously.

An assessment tool to be used on all new arrivals to the school, to all initial concerns/low achievers and also across all SEN pupils. The SLCN screen helps to focus on the needs of the individual (if any). To be used in conjunction with the Leicester City Meeting Individual Needs SLCN manual.

Worksheet to encourage pupils to view differences in culture and language that is used based on where you live.