8 August - 14 August

I would like to move into impromptu speeches this week! Are there any formal speeches we haven't heard yet? Let's finish those up first session this week :o)

Some time ago when men (why men?) were asked to say a few words at an event they would quickly write notes on the cuffs of their shirt sleeves to look at while they were speaking. Sometimes impromptu speaking is called 'speaking off the cuff.'

Impromptu speaking means speaking with little or no preparation. People who are described as having the 'gift of the gab' or as being natural speakers often fall into this category. 

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

• describe examples of impromptu speaking
• give an impromptu speech to a buddy
• impromptu speak to the class

Success Criteria: I can/have...

• use the P.P.F formula and P.R.E.P method to expand my impromptu speech 
• speak for between 40 and 60 seconds on a topic using long ago, now, when i am older...
• explore examples and choose topics for my impromptu speech
• have fun listening and giving an impromptu speech

Activities:

Monday S1: Any speeches we have not heard yet? We have  speeches to listen to this week...

Wednesday S4: Library session

Thursday S2: Introduction to impromptu speeches

brainstorm examples of impromptu speaking times - record in books

1. explain the P.P.F. (Past, present ,future) method and give the example of animals - try it out in pairs or groups of three  -talk about your favourite food, drink or pet
2. expand it to long ago, now and in the future - example of floor cleaning - talk about communication, music or sport
3. Look at the P.R.E.P (point, reason, example, point) method - record in books - example of dogs - then talk about your favourite colour or sport using the P.R.E.P. method
4. using the impromptu cards choose appealing topics and practice - extra for experts  -try out the A.I.D.A method (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action) - example topic 'cats'