Cambridge IGCSE English 0500 Speech Writing Techniques

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In case you're wondering why I am missing God with an exclamation, let me clear that. I am writing this after so long that I am extending my apologies to anyone who has been waiting for my blogs or any updates. 

Apologies for the extended delayed post...!!!! I have been procrastinating stuff and writing due to some health issues, but I am back with regular blog updates now for all my IGCSE FLE exam takers!

It's almost Christmas now:) and it is starting to get cosier and comfier! cuppas of hot chocolate there it's the season of cute jumpers! Oh No! I am digressing again. sorry. I was just trying to use plenty of alliteration to teach you persuasive devices. There is loads of repetition of the sound of 'c' in what I write right before. Yes, you got that.

Let's get straight to the point. I am writing this to share my knowledge of Speech Writing, one of the most popular forms of directed writing for both Paper 1 Reading and Paper 2 Writing. 

Speeches are persuasive ways to put forth your point and have loads of examples and illustrations to prove that your point is right. For example, you may be asked to write a speech on why teens should be allowed to use as much Instagram as possible! 

HAHA:)))) Oops!!! Hope if parents and teachers are reading this, they understand that I am just simply trying to engage my audience. Also, that is one way to sound interesting in speeches, being as conversational as possible. 

So, for the topic above, 'Whether teens should be allowed Instagram?', a persuasive claim and reason can be studied. Yes, study. A recent academic survey states that an hour or two a day on social media boosts memory. Yes, it does. Anything in excess is of course harmful to health, isn't it? So doses of social media in a controlled and balanced way are helpful. Another thing I have been loving lately is the use of Instagram by teachers and positive influencers for optimism, which is the need of the hour today in these bleak dark sad times where people just ooze negativity. 

Yes, so you just saw that you may get speeches for any topic, modern or not in your paper. Another example of a speech question could be to present your ideas on whether volunteering work opportunities are what is required to make teenagers come out of their lazy schedule.

Sorry, teens! I am just trying to give you as many examples as I can to help you get the hang of it and to help you more, just do not hang up, because below, you can see some trademark speech elements that have to be incorporated into your responses:

So the above elements are:

1. Chatty: You are speaking a speech, so it has to be as if you are directly speaking to your audience.

2. Persuasive: You are convincing your audience to agree to a point or belief.

3. Engaging: You cannot make your listeners sleep!

4. Factual: You have to quote facts from real life.

5. Figurative: You must use some flowery language as well.

6. Personal: You might want to add some personal storytelling.

7. Statistical: You need some real-life figures or data to prove your point.

8. Illustrative: You can also explain with numerous examples to persuade your listeners.

More specific examples to understand the above elements in detail will be added in the next blog post tomorrow. No, trust me, have faith in me! I cannot give up on my IGCSE students now! I will not. 

Until then, ciao and take care! 

Do not forget to share it with your friends or use it in your lessons as an extra resource for exam revision.

See you tomorrow with more speech techniques and examples.

Jyoti:)