Soapbox Challenge lesson 3

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2

     Show me     

W                    The least impressive way to start a speech?

Be prepared to tell me why!

Discuss in groups/pairs

Show it to the class

Last lesson...?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the importance of a hook in a speech and write an effective hook.

What is a hook?

What is a hook? A hook is a way to start a speech or piece of writing that immediately grabs the attention of the audience.

Vocabulary for this lesson

Using AI in school assignments

11% Of second year students are bullied. That is 3 students in every class...

Shocking statistic

Who wouldn't want homework 

to be easier?

Types of Speech Hooks

1. Anecdotal Hook: Sharing a personal story or experience.

 2. Shocking Statistic Hook: Presenting a surprising fact or figure. 

3. Rhetorical Question Hook: Asking a thought-provoking question.

Effective?

Hi my name is Lee-Anne and today I want to talk about Global Issues.

Do you want to risk the death of your family?

Passions are necessary to work out what you want to be.

Let's try one...

The subject: mobile phones at school

Remember: Inspirational/persuasive/motivational

Optional: create one for one of your speeches...

Use the hook writing worksheet page 1

Now write your own...

Look at the different types of hooks

Choose the type most fitting for your speech

Remember your speech aim - it should link!

Remember the feedback - what have you learned?

Use the worksheet p1 to help you!

Final question

Why bother writing a hook?

What kinds of hook are there?

Which great examples have you heard today?