Creative Writing - Senior Secondary 3 - Writing speeches

SUBJECT: CREATIVE WRITING

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK: 3

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 3
AGE: 17 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 minutes each
DATE:
TOPIC: Writing Speeches
CONTENT: Features of speeches: valedictory speeches, welcome addresses, and keynote addresses
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Identify the structure and features of different types of speeches
b. Write a valedictory speech, welcome address, or keynote address
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Discussion, role-play, peer review
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Example speeches, whiteboard, markers
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Introduction to writing speeches
INTRODUCTION

• The teacher introduces different types of speeches and explains their purposes:
• Valedictory Speech: Given at the end of an event to bid farewell
• Welcome Address: Given to greet attendees at the start of an event
• Keynote Address: The main speech that sets the tone for the event
• Learners observe and learn as the teacher writes the features of each type of speech on the board

FEATURES OF WRITING SPEECHES

1. Valedictory Speech:
   • Express gratitude
   • Reflect on the event
   • End with a heartfelt farewell
2. Welcome Address:
   • Greet attendees
   • Set the tone for the event
   • Introduce the purpose of the gathering
3. Keynote Address:
   • Discuss the theme of the event
   • Provide insights or ideas that inspire the audience
   • Conclude with a call to action

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING

• The teacher models writing a valedictory speech, highlighting the use of gratitude and reflection
• The teacher discusses how to write a welcoming and impactful opening for a welcome address

EVALUATION

• Learners are asked to:

1. Write an introduction for a valedictory speech
2. Prepare a short welcome address for a class event

• Learners observe, learn, and participate

CLASS-WORK

• Learners write a brief welcome address for a fictional school event
• Learners work in pairs to perform a short role-play of giving their welcome addresses

ASSIGNMENT

• Learners are assigned to write a keynote address for a school conference on education

CONCLUSION

The teacher provides feedback, marks classwork, and wraps up the lesson by summarizing key points on writing speeches