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In this PowerPoint Presentation, we’ll guide you through the art of writing a discursive speech with a clear and structured approach tailored to the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum. Whether you’re preparing for an exam or looking to refine your writing skills, this tutorial will help you craft an effective and compelling speech.

What You’ll Learn in This Tutorial:

• Understanding the Prompt: Break down the task using SPAG analysis and the “4Ws” (What, Why, Who, and What genre). Learn how to identify the style, purpose, audience and genre of your writing to tailor your response perfectly.
• Reading and Annotating the Text: Discover how to annotate effectively using colour coding for bullet points and align your speech with the reading text for maximum marks.
• Writing Objectives and Criteria: Learn how to balance content and style to meet the assessment criteria, with tips on achieving clarity, organisation, and linguistic precision.
• Structuring Your Speech: Follow a scaffolded, paragraph-by-paragraph breakdown (P1-P7) to ensure your speech is logical and engaging. From opening with a hook and addressing the audience to concluding with a summary, this video provides a comprehensive outline.
• Developing Body Paragraphs: Gain insights into crafting topic sentences, transitions, and supporting details that align with the marking scheme and reading material.
• Polishing Your Draft: Tips for proofreading and ensuring your speech is between 250-350 words, meeting all requirements for content and style.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand how to approach a discursive speech writing task.
• Learn techniques to enhance the coherence and impact of your speech.
• Master the use of reading materials to support your writing.
• At the end of this lesson, you’ll have the confidence and skills to write a well-structured, discursive speech that stands out in your IGCSE exams!