Speeches 2V lessonserie

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Speeches

2VA + 2VB

April - May 2026

Who are these people? What are they doing?

Speeches

Lesson 1: The Introduction

Recap last lesson

Example speech 2

Details of YOUR Speech assignment

Brainstorm

Research- how and why?

Killer Introduction

Outline

What is a speech?

Example speech 1

What is the purpose of a speech

LESSON 2

LESSON 1

Rough plan lessons content

Rough plan lessons content

P.E.E repeat and practice

Work in class on homework

Structure, P.E.E , killer intro

Killer Intro Repeat

Perfecte spiekbrief- outline

P.E.E

LESSON 4

LESSON 3

What do you think a 'speech' is?

Listening to speeches.

We will now listen to speech one.

While listening you will take note of the following things -->

1. What is the speech about?

2. How do they persuade/convince the listener?

3. What do the speeches specifically 'do'?

Write your answers down on a seperate piece of paper. You will be required to input your answers in Lessonup after we finish listening.

Emma Watson 'HeForShe' 1. What is the speech about?

Emma Watson 'HeForShe' 2. How does the speech persuade/convince the listener?

Emma Watson 'HeForShe' 3. What does this speech 'do'?

Plan for today

Recap last lesson

Example speech 2

Details of YOUR Speech assignment

Brainstorm

Research- how and why?

How to make key notes

Listening to speeches.

We will now listen to speech two

While listening you will take note of the following things -->

1. What is the speech about?

2. Who is the audience of this speech?

3. How does Leonardo Dicaprio make it personal for the listeners?

Write your answers down on a seperate piece of paper. You will be required to input your answers in Lessonup after we finish listening.

Slide titel

LEONARDO DICAPRIO: Climate Change.

What is the speech about?

LEONARDO DICAPRIO: Climate Change.

Who is the audience of this speech?

LEONARDO DICAPRIO: Climate Change.

How does Leonardo Dicaprio make it personal for the listeners?

What are the 2 main things you picked up from listening to these 2 speeches?

Details of your speech

• In the next lessons we will explore and learn how to write your own speech in English.

• You will write a speech of 2 to 3 minutes.

• You will perform this speech in front of the class 

• Key notes only are allowed (so no presentation).
  

Subject: If I were president..... OR ..... If I were principal of the school

Speeches

Lesson 2: Research and killer intro

Most likely some of you will have mentioned:

Speech with facts and emotions/ personal experiences.

Is it a topic you can find FACTS about?

Is it a topic which personally interests you?

Think

What? includes what the topic is, ie, its definition. What is the problem that you want to highlight? What is the situation in which the speech is to be given?

Who? is concerned with which section of people you will be talking about.

Why? Is concerned with reasoning as to why the topic is to be included and what the audience will gain from introducing this information to them.

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All these Who? What? Why? questions form the core of the THINKING stage

Introduction. Make notes!

Speeches

Lesson 3

Lesson 3... More about

1. Recap/ continue brainstorm & killer intro

2. Research and why it's important

3. Structuring your speech / brainstorming

4. Cheat sheet

5. P.E.E (Point Evidence Explain)

Now you...

Discuss possible subjects for speeches with your neighbour

It needs start with

If I were president of the Netherlands..

OR

If I were prinicpal of this school

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THINK THINK THINK THINK
Are you TRULY interested in this topic?
Do you TRULY believe in this topic ?

Are you able to research this topic?

Can you discuss this topic in 3 minutes?

Finish this sentence (it's anonymous!)

.. If I were prinicipal of this school I would...

OR

If I were Prime Minister of the Netherlands I would...

Why reading articles is important for your speech.

1. Your speech will be backed up by facts and not only opinions.

2. When you make arguments/statements; being able to cite another source from an article makes the argument stronger.

3. Articles will give you ideas that you wouldn't have thought of otherwise.

How to use information from articles?

Never copy/paste information from an article into your own work. Try and put it in your own words.

If you do want to cite: then make sure the reader/listener knows you have taken the information from a source other than your own:

e.g.

'As said by Terry G. in his article Chess the Art Form : "Richard Cypher was a terrible chess player" '

But...how do you find the right articles? 

• How do you search?

• Search criteria? 

• Date of articles?

Sources: Guardian, New York Times, CBC Kids News, Time Magazine.

It can also be a Dutch source!

Lesson 4... More about

1. Recap > facts/ research/homework?

2. Structuring your speech

3. Cheat sheet

4. P.E.E (Point Evidence Explain)

Making a bubble map and outline

Homework Wed 8th April: Research

-Decide of argument/idea that you want to convince us of. 

-Look up 2 articles which could support your idea(s)

-Write your killer INTRO

-Find information you can use in your speech.

-Underline information in the article that you would want to refer to in your speech.

Body of your speech

P.E.E

Point

Evidence 

Explanation

We will now watch a SHORT explanation of P.E.E-

MAKE NOTES!

Speeches

Lesson 5

Plan for this lesson

Repeat P.E.E explanation & some examples (classically)

After that: Practice writing 1 P.E.E

Finished? Continue

1. Killer Intro (homework tomorrow)

2. Research

3. More P.E.E...
   

   I am here to ask questions; come to my desk!

Independent work for rest lesson + tomorrow

1. Write at least 1 P.E.E of one of the main points you want to make.

2. Make sure to use the articles for the Evidence part (Remember: Don't copy paste any text from the article in your speech, use your own words.)

Point - Evidence - Explain

Point

Here is where you make a statement that relates to your opinion. 

This is something that you want to argue or prove, which you can develop further. 

Don’t forget, you should try to convince the audience of your opinion!

Evidence

Evidence is an example used to back up your point and provide proof to develop your point. Providing evidence will let the audience know that you are capable of understanding the topic. It also proves that your argument is credible. When choosing evidence, think of the following questions:

• Does this quote back up my point?

• Is this quote supportive of the argument I am making?

• Will I be able to explain this quote in more detail?

• Is this quote an appropriate length and to the point?

Explanation

Explain how your evidence backs up your point and consider what it suggests . You can draw your own conclusions based on the evidence you have found and make your own connections.

When explaining your evidence, think about the following questions:

• Why have I chosen this evidence?

• What does the evidence suggest?

• How does the evidence link to my point?

• What effect does this evidence have on my audience?

P.E.E example 1

Example 1: School Uniforms

Point: School uniforms are a good idea.
Evidence: Many schools say students feel more equal when they wear the same clothes.
Explain: This means students are less worried about fashion and can focus more on learning.

P.E.E example 2

Example 2: Social Media

Point: Social media can be harmful to teenagers.
Evidence: Studies show that too much time online can cause stress and low self-esteem.
Explain: This happens because people compare themselves to others and may feel unhappy.

P.E.E example 3

Example 3: Exercise

Point: Doing exercise regularly is important.
Evidence: Doctors say that 30 minutes of exercise a day improves health.
Explain: This helps people stay fit, reduces illness, and improves mood.

Prepare: Preparing your speech

Now you... Practice writing 1 P.E.E

Finished? Continue working on ..

1. Killer Intro (homework tomorrow)

2. Research

3. More P.E.E writing...

   I am here to ask questions; come to my desk!

Simple Structure Reminder (easy to memorize):

• Point → What do you think?

• Evidence → What proves it?

• Explain → Why does it matter?

Lesson 6

• Prepare for conclusion

• Presentation skills

• Leuke TED TALK about this?

• Writing time

Parts to give feedback on

Killer Intro

Simple Structure Reminder (easy to memorize):

• Point → What do you think?

• Evidence → What proves it?

• Explain → Why does it matter?

P.E.E

• Hook? (story, painting a picture, shocking fact)

• Transition: (see usable transition sentences in teams)

• What will the audience learn?

• So... If I were president? If I were principal?

Feedback

Complimenten

• “Je hook is sterk omdat…”

• “Dit is duidelijk omdat…”

• “Goed voorbeeld, want…”

• “Je uitleg is helder omdat…”

• “Je intro pakt meteen de aandacht door…”

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Verbeterpunten

• “Misschien kun je verbeteren door…”

• “Dit kan duidelijker als je…”

• “Ik begrijp dit nog niet helemaal, misschien kun je…”

• “Je kunt hier een beter voorbeeld geven door…”

• “Probeer dit iets duidelijker uit te leggen…”

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Vragen stellen

• “Wat bedoel je precies met…?”

• “Kun je hier een voorbeeld van geven?”

• “Waarom is dit belangrijk?”

• “Hoe bedoel je dit voor het publiek?”

Hoe geef je feedback?

Voorbeeldzinnen

✔ Wees specifiek (“Dit voorbeeld is sterk omdat…”)

✔Onderstreep in de tekst de onderdelen die je herkent of waar je vragen over hebt of feedback op geeft

✔ Stel vragen als je iets niet begrijpt

Wees eerlijk en respectvol

Lesson 6

• Homework for today (excel + sources + printed work)

• Peerfeedback

• Conclusion

• Adapting/ feedback / writing time (30 mins)

Text

Lesson 7

• Homework for today (killer intro + P.E.E + sources )

• Conclusion

• Adapting/ feedback / writing time (30 mins) . 20 minutes writing in silence

So... after your intro, #1 , #2 and #3

Follows the conclusion!

How do you write this?

Lesson 8

• Conclusion practice. Classically

• Presentation skills

• Planning speech

• Adapting/ feedback / writing time (30 mins) .

Presentation Skills

Some good tips and tricks!

Make notes :-)