ESB Graded Examinations in Speech Teacher Guidance: Intermediate

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, liber‐ ty, 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.   This suite of qualificaƟons can also help you embed Oracy in a wide range of  Key Stage 3 and 4 curriculum topics. For example, students could introduce  and present a piece of First World War poetry for the Grade 4 assessment that  supports learning in Key Stage 3 History.   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. The ESB Level 2 CerƟficate in Speech (Grade 4) contains the following four   assessment secƟons:    Biographical Talk – Students should research and deliver a talk on a famous or interesƟng person, outlining their achievements and importance (4 minutes).  Speaking by Heart – Students should begin by introducing their cho‐ sen piece of poetry, prose or drama on the theme of a place or per‐ son. They should then interpret the piece imaginaƟvely from memory (2 minutes).

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