Save Robin Hill! Speaking to argue and persuade. Key Stage 3 English resource for Robin Hill Adventure Park

Introduction

"Save Robin Hill! Speaking to argue and persuade." is a 2-page English resource for Key Stage 3, linked to Robin Hill Adventure Park

This resource is part of a set of 2 with the following alternate variants:

V105211 - KS3 Low Ability

Précis

This resource will require children to write a speech to deliver to the local council persuading them to keep Robin Hill open as a tourist attraction, rather than sell off the land for housing development.

Contextual Summary

This resource presents a hypothetical scenario which requires students to write a speech to deliver to the local council to persuade them to keep Robin Hill open as a tourist attraction, rather than sell off the land for housing development.

Curriculum Relevance

English → Spoken Language → Speaking for Purpose

Implementation

Students will investigate the conventions of speeches, spend time researching the educational and environmental benefits of Robin Hill Country Park and write a formal speech, using emotive language and statistics. They will present their speech in small groups to a panel of council members (played by teachers). They will be able to watch the speeches of the other groups and decide which had the most impact and why. They could produce materials in support of their argument which they may have sourced from the internet.

Key Skills Practised

Writing for a specific audience/purpose
Understanding the conventions of speeches
Speaking skills
Use of formal and emotive language
Research skills

Learning Opportunities

Pre-Visit

Speeches may be investigated prior to the visit

On Site

Activities could be completed on-site if a suitable space could be found, however this resource is designed as a pre-visit classroom or homework activity.

Post-Visit

Completion of the English: Spoken Language resource/s linked to this document

FAQs

Q1. What is this resource and which attraction is it for?

Save Robin Hill! Speaking to argue and persuade. is a English resource targeted at Key Stage 3 children, Low Ability, supporting a school trip to Robin Hill Adventure Park

Q2. Which Key Stage and ability level(s) is this intended for?

Save Robin Hill! Speaking to argue and persuade. is designed for Key Stage 3 children with Low Ability but is also suitable for younger students working at a high level or studying a specific topic, or as revision / infill for older students who have already covered this previously

Q3. Which areas of the curriculum are covered?

Save Robin Hill! Speaking to argue and persuade. is a English resource specifically targeted at Spoken Language and Speaking for Purpose

Q4. What are the main learning outcomes for students?

Q5. Does this resource have activities for before and after the visit?

This resource contains elements that are designed to be completed on return to school after the visit plus, there are peripheral task(s) to conduct at any time that suits

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