Section outline

  • Week 11

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING...on INPUT skills such as reading, listening and viewing by selecting relevant texts.
    • We are FOCUSING...on OUTPUT skills such as writing, speaking and presenting by responding to the give texts.
    • We are FOCUSING... on Short texts by developing our understanding of the 'water' related issues around the world
    • We are FOCUSING... on Written Language Features and Skills by showing an understanding of how to shape texts for different audiences and purposes.

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    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:  SPEECH SUBMISSION ON MHOL: 11TH APRIL 2023 BY 11:59 p.m.

    -Checking Speech Timing and editing, finalising the speech accordingly (between 4 and 5 minutes)

    -Uploading the speech on MHOL>Link in week 9 of Term 1>25th to 31st March (Last date to submit-11th April)

    For your information, I am including the following dates so you have it all in writing:

    • Term 1: Week 11 -speech written and edited, PDF uploaded on MHOL.

    • Term 1 Holidays -Cue cards printed, memorise your speech.

    • Term 2: Week 1 & 2 –All three sessions-presentation of speeches in class.

    • Term 2: Week 3 –Speech Resubmissions; if any.

    This week, your goal is to have the speech finalised and uploaded on MHOL. Upload a PDF of your planning/writing TEMPLATE. You can not make any change to your speech after this. 

    Resources:

    -Public Speaking Skills

    Use the following notes when you practice your speech: 

    Just as words form the spoken language to communicate a message. In the same way how we stand, where we look, how we move our hands and the tone of our voice form the body language.

    Eye Contact

    • Look at your audience before you begin

    • Look at several people throughout the audience (If you find this really difficult, look at the top of the heads of the people in the back row, then at least your voice will carry to everyone in the audience)

    Presentation Voice

    • Take a deep breath

    • Begin speaking in a voice louder than your usual conversation voice

    Set Your Hands

    • Hold your cue cards loosely in one hand

    • Hold your hands together

    • Keep them about waist high in front of you

    • Set your feet

    • Place your feet & shoulder wide apart

    • Balance your weight evenly on both feet.

    More tips here: 

    https://professional.dce.harvard.edu/blog/10-tips-for-improving-your-public-speaking-skills/