Writing a commemorative speech
Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Written by the Teachit team
Taking King Charles III's moving speech on the death of his mother as a starting point, KS3-4 students identify and analysis a range of techniques used in the speech, including emotive language, use of listing, juxtaposition and semantic fields.
They then consider the most compelling words and phrases and its structural elements, before planning their own commemorative or celebratory speech about someone important in their life or someone in public life they admire.
Includes a planning grid with persuasive language prompts to help them to write effectively.
Example tasks from the resource:
- In a pair or small group, use colours or highlighters to pick out the following techniques in the speech:
- Emotive language
- Listing
- Juxtaposition (opposites or contrasts)
- A semantic field duty and sacrifice
- Discuss with your partner how these techniques work together to create the effect of remembering someone very important. Write 1-3 sentences explaining your ideas.
- In your pair or small group, pick out three memorable phrases that you think are really effective at describing the Queen’s role, character and impact on others. Be ready to share your ideas with the class.
- In your opinion, which is the standout phrase or sentence in the speech? Why do you think this? Write down which phrase has impacted you the most and explain its effect on you.
- What do you think of the ending of the speech? Can you describe the effect of the final sentences and how they create a strong conclusion?
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