Speaking Preparation: Women’s Rights

Vocabulary and functional sentence starters for Grade 9 English speaking preparation on the topic of Women’s Rights.

Gender equality

The idea that people should have equal rights and opportunities regardless of their gender.

Equal opportunities

Having the same chances to succeed or achieve something.

Have access to education

To have the chance or ability to receive an education.

Break down stereotypes

To challenge and change fixed, often unfair ideas about a particular group of people.

Face discrimination

To be treated unfairly because of who you are or the group you belong to.

Raise awareness

To help people understand an issue or become more informed about it.

Have a voice

To be able to express your opinions and have them taken seriously.

Challenge traditional attitudes

To question old beliefs or ways of thinking, especially when they limit people’s opportunities.

Reach their full potential

To develop their abilities and achieve as much as they can.

Make informed decisions

To make choices based on reliable information and understanding.

Be treated with dignity and respect

To be treated as a person of value, in a respectful and fair way.

Play an active role in society

To participate in and contribute to the community and its development.

In my opinion, …

A sentence starter used to express your view.

From my perspective, …

A sentence starter used to introduce your personal point of view.

One of the main reasons is that …

A sentence starter used to explain why you think something.

For example, …

A sentence starter used to support your point with an example.

This is important because …

A sentence starter used to explain the significance of an idea.

On the other hand, …

A sentence starter used to introduce a contrasting idea.

Although some people believe that …, I think …

A sentence starter used to acknowledge another opinion before giving yours.

A good way to address this issue is to …

A sentence starter used to suggest a solution.

If we want to create a fairer society, we should …

A sentence starter used to recommend action.

Looking at the bigger picture, …

A sentence starter used to discuss the wider impact of an issue.