Teacher Guidance Flip Book, Entry v0.4.pub

Teaching Guidance AcƟvity 1: The Talk

Giving a talk can help pupils find their voice and really boost their confidence.  However, we recognise that this can be a difficult thing to achieve. Many   pupils, of all ages, feel nervous about the prospect of speaking in front of their  teachers and class. So, how can we help them give a talk?   Below are top Ɵps that can help them plan and present a talk about their   chosen topic:    Ask pupils to choose something that they really like, so that they have plenty to talk about. The more interested pupils are in their chosen talk, the more enjoyable the process will be for them.  Working in small groups can be invaluable. For example, if pupils work in a group of 6, they can share ideas and pracƟse their talks. Pupils can help each other in finding topics for their talks by working together, and rehearsing talks within an informal small group can really build confidence.  Talks should have an introducƟon, body and conclusion. Encourage pupils to be creaƟve with introducƟons and conclusions as a way to capture the aƩenƟon of an audience.  Encourage pupils to breathe naturally when speaking. Breathing naturally will help them build their confidence and project their voice.  Encourage pupils to make bullet points or to use picture cues instead of wriƟng the talk out and learning it as this inhibits speaking from the heart.  Visual aids need to be clearly seen by the audience. Encourage pupils to hold up their visual aid (chosen object) at the beginning of the talk so that everyone can clearly see it. If they use a display board, it should only contain a few large images as it can be hard to see a display board with lots of pictures.

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