ESB Graded Examinations in Speech Teacher Guidance: Foundation

In addiƟon, these qualificaƟons have been designed to inspire students to   engage with poetry and prose, which can help them to: explore beliefs and experience ;  respect faiths, feelings and values ;  invesƟgate moral and ethical issu es; and engage with the BriƟsh values of democracy, the rule of law, liberty, respect and tolerance. Each qualificaƟon can also be flexibly taught. They can be delivered during the  classroom study of a curriculum topic or as a standalone acƟvity as part of a  lunchƟme or aŌer school group.   Moreover, you can teach each qualificaƟon at a pace that works for you. It  could be taught in a full dedicated week as part of a literacy or oracy focus.   AlternaƟvely, it can be taught more slowly as part of a project. For example,  Black History Month or the commemoraƟon of the First World War.   QualificaƟons in our Graded ExaminaƟons in Speech porƞolio can be made  more accessible for pupils with addiƟonal educaƟonal needs. You can make a  reasonable adjustment applicaƟon for a pupil. Reasonable adjustments can   include, but are not limited to:    Changing usual assessment arrangements such as giving extra Ɵme to  complete an acƟvity such as a talk;   Re‐organising the assessment room, so that a pupil with a hearing impairment can sit closer to the assessor;   Choosing a pre‐selected reading passage.   For further informaƟon, please see our Reasonable Adjustments and Special ConsideraƟons Policy.

Each qualificaƟon contains the following four assessment secƟons:  

 A Talk – Structure and present a talk on a parƟcular subject (4  minutes).  Speaking by Heart – Introduce and perform a piece of poetry or dra‐ ma from memory (2 minutes).

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