Phase 5: Re-purposing writing for an oral presentation

Focus (Strand 11)

• Editing a written text to support a succinct oral presentation on the main persuasive points of an argument

Through independent writing and guided writing workshops, the children identify the main evidence contained in their final piece of writing from Year 5. Using drama and role play techniques and the language and phrases from persuasive texts, the children rehearse presenting their opinions and facts in one final push to persuade the judge why the case needs to be reopened. Guided writing workshops provide the children with time to acquaint the new class teacher with those areas they need to develop as writers.

Phase 6: Presentation of case to the judge

Focus

• using a range of oral and linguistic techniques to present a persuasive argument

In the final phase, the children rehearse and then present their case to the presiding judge, who will then decide if the written facts and the hypothetical oral presentation are sufficient to warrant the commissioning of further investigation. The children could present their cases to judges from the new Year 5 class or work in groups to present the evidence to the Year 6 teacher in role as the presiding judge. If appropriate, the children could include visual and physical evidence to support their argument.