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Here are top tips for the Something Special Talk:

 It is important that pupils choose something that they really like. The more interested pupils are in their chosen item, the more enjoyable the talk will be for them. It may help them to include how they came to acquire the object of their talk, where it is kept, or something that happened to do with it.  Working in small groups can be invaluable. For example, if pupils work in a group of 6, they can share ideas and practise their talks.

 Talks should contain a beginning, a middle and an ending.

 Encourage pupils to include as much personal detail as possible in their talk.

 Advise pupils to show an awareness of the audience by looking up at the assessor and the listening group as much as possible.

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