Engaging Speech Writing Guide

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Part 1: Quick Checks

WALT: We are learning to write an engaging and effective speech that communicates ideas clearly using structure, persuasive language, and confident delivery.

Success criteria: I can identify introduction, body and conclusion; use persuasive language; organise three main points; show manaakitanga and speak clearly.

1. Which sentence best describes the purpose of an introduction?

To list facts only

To hook the audience and state the purpose

To give a long story with no clear point

To read the conclusion first

2. Choose the best hook for a school speech about protecting the environment:

Imagine our playground buried in rubbish — what would we lose?

I like trees.

The temperature is 15°C today.

Here is a list of dates.

3. Check all the persuasive techniques you could use in a speech:

Emotive words (e.g. 'protect', 'care')

Facts or statistics

Rhetorical question (e.g. 'Who wants a cleaner school?')

Unrelated long lists

4. Which choice shows manaakitanga in a speech?

Insulting people who disagree

Respectfully inviting everyone to join the solution

Only speaking about yourself

Using rude language

Part 2: Plan & Draft

5. Choose a topic (tick one) or write your own: Why we should protect the environment; Why our school should have a free dress day; Why homework is important; ____________

6. Plan your speech outline. Keep sentences short and respectful.

Introduction — Hook and purpose:

Body — Three main points (one sentence each):

Conclusion — Summary and call to action:

7. Extension (advanced learners): Add one rhetorical device or a very short story (1–2 sentences):

8. Delivery checklist — tick before you present:

Speak clearly and at a steady pace

Make friendly eye contact with the audience

Use respectful language showing manaakitanga and aroha

Keep to the time limit (3-3.30 minutes - Year 7 and 3.30-4 minutes - Year 8)