Speeches


 * WALT ... **

• realise the importance of delivering the skills of public speaking to enable us to speak clearly and confidently in a range of situations • talk coherently with formal and informal, large and small group situations • write and deliver a formal speech that shares information in a clear and organised way and that generates audience interest • deliver a speech using voice modulation, eye contact, a relaxed stance, body gestures, vocal interest and use of pause • identify the main features of formal speech • practise speaking in an impromptu situation using a variety of structures to compose an impromptu speech


 * TASK: write and deliver a three minute formal speech **


 * SUCCESS CRITERIA: ** (as per judging criteria)

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 * Timeline: 2014 **

__** Week 1 **__

• Choose topic - begin brainstorming / planning / researching

__** Week 2 / 3 **__

• Students write speech

__** Week 4 **__

• Class speeches delivered and judged (2 / 3 chosen for syndicate finals) • 2 impromptu speeches chosen for syndicate finals

__** Week 5 **__

• Syndicate speech finals are Tuesday Block 1 • Friday 17th August Year 8 speech finals block 3

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__ **RESOURCES** __

What does a good introduction need ...

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An example ...

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What does a conclusion need ...

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An inspiring speech by a 12 year old !


 * __Discussion__**

• Why is this such a wonderful speech?

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__**Speech Winners at Somerville Int**__

Joshua on Star Trek

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Keshni on Body Image

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