This half term, we have been developing ourpersuasive writing skills through our class text, The Odyssey by Gillian Cross.
Stepping into the shoes of Odysseus, we imagined that his weary crew wanted to abandon their long voyage home. Our challenge was to write and deliver a persuasive speech convincing our sailors to continue their perilous journey. Throughout the unit, we explored how great speakers use rhetorical questions, emotive language, repetition and strong reasons to influence an audience. We also considered how dialogue and character helped us understand the crew’s fears and Odysseus’ determination.
After carefully planning, drafting and editing our speeches, several of us confidently performed our work to the class, using expression and persuasive techniques to bring our writing to life. We were incredibly impressed by the confidence, enthusiasm and creativity they showed as they stepped into the role of the legendary Greek hero.
We are looking forward to hearing even more fantastic speeches over the coming weeks as the rest of the class continue to share their powerful performances.
Which persuasive techniques would you use to inspire others to never give up?
This lesson was one of my favourites! I loved reading out my speech and the sound effects were SO realistic.
THIS Lesson was amazing! I loved seeing people read and the music was perfectly themed. Thanks for this wonderful lesson!
It was so fun to listen to others read theirs out
l loved this lesson! The sound effects were amazing and when l read my speech l actually felt like l was Odysseus! This was my favourite English lesson in year 5 so far!!!
I really liked to write our speeches and I liked to perform it to the people around me. Well done to the people that read their speeches out.
It was very fun to stand up to the front of the class to tell them how you think how you can make someone lisen and move on.