Section outline

  • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      • We are EXPLORING issues that are important to teenagers in order to find an effective speech topic.
      • We are collecting information to support our ideas on our chosen issue, and organising these in a way that best meets our purpose.

    Speeches/NCEA starts this week.

    Your speech will be based on our whanau context, 'Effective Systems for Sustainable Living'.

    Timeline:

    Week 7- (3 sessions and home): completing research and planning

    Weeks 8-9 (in class only) 5 sessions : writing

    Week 10 - (3 sessions and home) Proofread and edit, cue cards and presentation practice

    Week 1 next term: present your speech for NCEA / Peer Assessment 



    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • identified a speech topic that is appropriate and engaging for my intended audience
    • identified my key message 

    • completed the brief on my speech topic and had this approved by Mrs Narayan

    • completed my ideas gathering and research
    • organised my ideas into an effectively structured plan
    • began research to find evidence and information which will support my ideas

    Activities:

    1. In class work on your speech research and planning
    2. Also see student booklet on Google Classroom (note: NCEA booklet  can be found at the top of this course page.

    Homework:

    Ensure research and planning is complete by the end of the week.

    Some useful sites:

    https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/15-ideas-for-sustainable-living.php 

    https://www.sustainableschoolsnsw.org.au/manage/young-people/enviro-clubs-manual/project-ideas

    https://www.bmeaningful.com/blog/2019/02/personal-sustainability-101/

    https://www.transizion.com/persuasive-speech-topics/