28 June - 4 July

FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

• We are FOCUSSING on expressing our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic by planning and constructing an oral presentation.
• We are FOCUSSING on effective public speaking by understanding, discussing and applying the features of verbal language, body language for making an oral presentation.

PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

• We are PLANNING to construct a Verbal text so that we can demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and audience through deliberate choice of content, language and text form.

• We are PLANNING to deliver an oral presentation so that we can express our ideas, opinions and thoughts on our chosen topic.

Activities: 

-Completing the 'Second body paragraph' of our speech.

-Completing the 'Conclusion' of our speech.

(Don’t forget about sequence markers such as firstly, secondly, consequently, lastly etc. Also consider using persuasive techniques and language devices.)

Resources:

http://7thgradehumanities.weebly.com/literary-devices.html (Literary Devices)

Here are a few language techniques which can be used to keep listeners engaged during a speech and make points memorable. (We discussed these in class in week 7)

Repetition - try repeating a key word or phrase to reinforce a point.

For example, ‘We have seen what we need to do. Now we need to do it and do it together.’

Quote an expert or use a statistic - these details can make your speech more convincing and give authority to your arguments.

For example, ‘70 per cent of young people say being online helps them understand what’s happening in the world.’

Alliteration - repeating a sound in your speech could give your point more impact.

For example, repeating an ‘s’ sound, ‘This situation should send shock waves across our society.’