Creative Writing - Senior Secondary 2 - Creative writing (Speech Writing: Writing a Well-Composed Address for a Prize-Giving Day)

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK: 4

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 minutes each
DATE:
TOPIC: Creative writing (Speech Writing: Writing a Well-Composed Address for a Prize-Giving Day)
CONTENT: Completing the Speech Writing Task
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

• Write a complete, well-structured speech for a prize-giving day.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

• Discussion
• Peer review
• Writing exercises

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Samples of award-winning speeches
• Whiteboard, markers

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1 AND 2:
Introduction

• Teacher revises key features of speech writing (greetings, introduction, body, and conclusion).
• Learners are reminded of the importance of maintaining a professional tone and persuasive language.

Activity

1. Speech Writing Exercise:
   • Learners are tasked with writing a well-composed address for a prize-giving day event. They should include:
     • A strong opening greeting
     • A clear introduction to the occasion
     • The main body with key points
     • A fitting conclusion

Discussion/Teacher Modeling

• Teacher provides feedback on speeches and suggests improvements.
• Learners practice presenting their speeches in front of the class for further critique.

EVALUATION

• Teacher evaluates written speeches based on structure, clarity, and effectiveness in engaging the audience.

CLASS-WORK

• Write a complete speech for a fictional prize-giving event.

ASSIGNMENT

• Submit a final draft of their speech, incorporating any feedback from class activities.

CONCLUSION

Teacher marks and provides constructive feedback on the final speech drafts, focusing on presentation and language use.