Writing frame for Persuasive speech

This resource is a planning template for writing a persuasive speech aimed at helping pupils structure and enhance their ideas. It provides clear prompts and examples of persuasive techniques, making it suitable for Upper Key Stage 2 learners.

The template includes:

Persuasive techniques with examples, such as:

Asking rhetorical questions.

Using exaggeration for effect.

Supporting ideas with facts or statistics.

Creating impact with a group of three adjectives.

Appealing to emotions.

Repeating phrases with pronouns for emphasis.

Structured paragraph prompts to guide speech organisation:

Introduction – who you are and your purpose.

First key point.

Second key point.

Third key point.

Closing statement – the lasting message for the audience.

This scaffold encourages pupils to combine effective persuasive techniques with a clear structure, supporting both the writing process and oral delivery of their speech.