25 July - 31 July

Welcome to Term 3,

We begin the term with Speeches which is Assessment 3 for you. This week we'll spend time completing our writing of our speeches, making cue cards and checking in to see what's new in our library :o)

Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

• speak clearly and confidently in a range of situations

• deliver a formal speech that generates audience interest

• use voice modulation, eye contact, body gestures and vocal interest 

•realise the importance of developing skills of public speaking

Success Criteria: I can/have...

• organised my material and developed my main points
• chosen words to enhance imagery to my audience
• ideas that are original 
• hooked my audience with the impact of my opening paragraph and held their interest
• used my eyes, facial expression and body gestures to enhance my speech
• good volume, pace and pitch in my voice
• left my audience with something to think about

Activities:

1. Monday S1: continue writing using the frame and support on google classroom to complete your speech writing
2. Wednesday S4: Library session - issue a new recommended novel, return your holiday novels.
3. Thursday S2: A chance to sort your speech into paragraphs and match up with the writing frame on google classroom - making cue cards if you are ready

PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

• We are PLANNING to present a 3 minute speech so that we can practice our oral language