Presenting Persuasive Arguments With Confidence
Year 7 English Lesson 7 of 10: Persuasive Power Unit 30-minute session
WALT: We Are Learning To
Effectively present a persuasive argument to an audience Use appropriate tone and body language Engage at least one peer during presentation Present with clarity and confidence
Success Criteria - How We'll Know We've Succeeded
✓ Present with clarity and confidence ✓ Engage at least one peer during the presentation ✓ Use appropriate tone and body language ✓ Apply vocal features effectively (volume, pace, tone)
Modelled Presentation - Watch and Learn
Teacher demonstrates a 2-minute persuasive argument Focus on: tone, pace, volume, body language Notice how the speaker engages the audience Identify persuasive techniques being used
Voice and Body Language Tips
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Paired Practice Time
Partner up with a classmate Use the dyslexia-friendly script template provided Take turns presenting your persuasive arguments Practice for 8-10 minutes total Focus on voice, body language, and audience engagement
Peer Feedback Time
What did your partner do well? How did they use their voice effectively? What body language helped engage you? One suggestion for improvement?
Extension & Reflection
Advanced learners: Record your presentation for self-review Reflect: What presentation skill will you practice next? Consider: How did engaging your audience feel? Think: What persuasive techniques worked best?