Poet Simon Armitage looks at the importance of engaging with your audience when delivering a speech - when, where and why you deliver your speech are crucial elements in its success.
He shows the importance of preparation and choosing the right location or platform.
This clip is from the BBC series, Speeches that Shook the World, first broadcast in 2013.
Teacher Notes
Students could discuss the idea of making a speech at school and the importance of preparation.
They could debate the best time and location to make a speech at school, in order to have the biggest impact.
Curriculum Notes
This short film is suitable for teaching KS3 English in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and third level in Scotland.
More videos on making great speeches:
Make your audience listen. video
Simon is given expert advice from actor Charles Dance OBE on how to deliver a speech.
Getting your message across. video
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Great speeches - the art of persuasion. video
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