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10.1.1 Oral Presentations

English · Grade 8 · 2 lessons in the design

What this covers

  • Speech format: introduction, body, conclusion; greeting and purpose in the introduction
  • Techniques for opening and closing; non-verbal cues
  • A short speech on appreciating heritage through art

What you will be able to do

  • identify the items in the format of a speech
  • present a written speech using effective speaking skills
  • prepare a short speech on a given topic
  • acknowledge the importance of good speaking skills for effective communication

Key questions

“How can you make a speech presentation interesting?”

“What are some of the techniques for introducing or concluding a speech?”

Lessons

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  1. Speech format, hooks and last lines
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Label introduction, body and conclusion. Practise one opening technique and one closing technique for a speech on art.
  2. Prepare and present an art speech
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Write a short speech on heritage through art, present it, and give feedback on non-verbal cues.