ESB Graded Examinations in Speech Teacher Guidance: Intermediate

Teaching Guidance Below are Ɵps in relaƟon to Biographical Talk (Grade 4) / PresenƟng a Case (Grade 5):  Ask students to be selecƟve with their research. An audience can lose track of a talk if too much informaƟon is included.  Stress that the talk should include a personal element. For example, with the biographical talk, encourage students to make reference why they admire their chosen subject. They should explain their choice, giving details of their achievements and importance.  Advise students to Ɵme their talks when pracƟsing. This will ensure that introducƟons are not rushed and that there is the necessary Ɵme for a proper conclusion. PracƟsing to Ɵme also helps build confidence, which encourages spontaneous delivery.  Students should try not to backtrack if they forget a piece of informaƟon. If they do, this informaƟon can always be brought in later, during the discussion.  If students use presentaƟon soŌware (such as Prezzi or PowerPoint) as a visual aid, ensure that they do not read their talks from slides, or face the screen, as this will limit their communicaƟon with the audience. Students should stand to the side of the screen, facing the audience.  Encourage students to think about the power of imagery. For example, if a student was giving a talk about MarƟn Luther King Jr, an image or 10 second video footage of him delivering his famous ‘ I have a dream’ speech could be incorporated.

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