Worksheet on Speeches - Direct Address

English
Grade 8
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A worksheet focusing on the use of direct address in speeches, including grammar exercises and analysis for Grade 8 students.

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Worksheet on Speeches - Direct Address

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Grade Grade 8
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Understanding Direct Address in Speeches

Ladies and gentlemen, I stand before you today to speak about the importance of unity and collective effort. As we face these challenges, I urge each of you to remember that your actions can make a difference. Together, we can build a better future for our community. Now, I ask you: are you ready to take this journey with me?
1.
Identify the instances of direct address in the passage.
[2 marks]
2.
Explain why direct address is effective in speeches.
[3 marks]
3.
What grammatical structures are used to incorporate direct address in speeches?
[3 marks]
B

Grammar Exercise: Using Direct Address Correctly

Complete the following sentences by inserting appropriate phrases or punctuation for direct address.
1.
___, we need your support now more than ever.
[1 mark]
2.
Can ___ help us to succeed?
[1 mark]
3.
Choose the correct punctuation: "Hello, ___!"
Aa) Hello, you!
Bb) Hello you.
Cc) Hello, you.
Dd) Hello you!
C

Analysis of Direct Address in Famous Speeches

Read the excerpt and analyze the use of direct address.
1.
Identify the direct address element in this speech excerpt.
[2 marks]
2.
Discuss how direct address enhances the persuasive impact of the speech.
D

Creative Writing: Drafting a Speech with Direct Address

Write a short speech (about 25 lines) addressing your school community about the importance of teamwork. Use direct address to engage your audience effectively.
1.
Checklist for your speech:
2.
Draft a paragraph that begins with a direct address and states your main idea.

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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