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ANZAC Day Speech Writing

Plan and draft a short speech for a New Zealand ANZAC Day assembly. Use the information on this page, organise your ideas clearly, and write with care and respect.

A little context

ANZAC Day is marked on 25 April in New Zealand and Australia. It began as a day to remember the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) landing at Gallipoli in 1915. Today, people also remember all New Zealanders who have served in wars and conflicts, and those who continue to serve. At dawn services, people may lay wreaths, listen to speeches and observe a moment of silence. Remembrance can include honouring courage and service while also recognising the hardships and losses of war.

1.According to the context paragraph, what is one reason people mark ANZAC Day today?

To celebrate the start of summer
To remember New Zealanders who have served
To remember only people who landed at Gallipoli
To choose a new national flag

2.Which opening is most likely to make an audience pause and think, while still fitting a respectful ANZAC Day speech?

Today I am going to say some things about a day.
What does it mean to remember people we have never met?
ANZAC Day is on 25 April. That is my whole introduction.
Let’s make this the loudest assembly of the year!

3.Match each speech part to its main job.

Introduction
Main points
Conclusion

Explain ideas with facts, examples or reasons
Bring ideas together and leave the audience with a final thought
Introduce the topic and draw in the audience

4.Rewrite this sentence so it sounds more thoughtful and precise, without exaggerating: “People went to war and it was bad.”

5.Write one suitable idea for each part of a speech about why remembrance matters: an opening hook, one main point, and a closing thought.

6.True or false: The context paragraph says ANZAC Day is now only about the Gallipoli landing.

TrueFalse

Plan your speech

Choose a clear message for your audience. You could focus on remembrance, service, the effects of conflict, or how people keep history alive. Use the next questions to prepare before drafting.

7.Which statement could guide a balanced speech about ANZAC Day?

War is exciting and should be celebrated.
Remembering service and loss can help us think about peace and our responsibilities today.
Only people who lived through a war can think about remembrance.
A speech should include as many dramatic claims as possible.

8.Choose one detail from the context paragraph that could support your central message. Explain how it connects to your message.

9.Write a speech of about 120–180 words for a New Zealand ANZAC Day assembly. Include an engaging opening, at least two connected main points, a respectful conclusion, and one rhetorical technique such as a question, repetition or contrast. Use the context paragraph accurately.

10.Read your draft aloud. Name one specific change you would make to improve either your writing or delivery, and explain why.