ESB Garded Examinations in Speech Teacher Gudiance: Advanced

Below are Ɵps in relaƟon to Newspaper Review (Grade 8):

 Remind students that this secƟon involves strict Ɵme‐keeping. They need to provide an introductory summary of their arƟcle for 1 minute, idenƟfy issues and offer opinions about the reporƟng for 2 minutes, and lead a discussion for 7 minutes.  Take care to ensure that students choose an arƟcle of substance which is not too long and complex to give them the opportunity to provide a full overview of issues within a 2‐minute window.  ArƟcles should allow students to explain and advocate different viewpoints. This will enable students to capture the audience’s interest in the subject maƩer and generate a meaningful debate when leading a discussion.  Ask students to determine why the arƟcle has been wriƩen. Has the arƟcle been published in response to a current event or trend? Does the arƟcle seek to raise awareness of an issue or offer soluƟons to a parƟcular problem?  Encourage students to think about the evidence used to support the arƟcle. Is the arƟcle supported by quanƟtaƟve or qualitaƟve evidence, or a combinaƟon? Are there any gaps in the evidence?  Advise students to consider the extent of bias. Here, they could look to see if the headline is misleading or if there are any moral judgements in the body of the arƟcle. They should also consider if the publicaƟon / writer has a parƟcular poliƟcal agenda.  Encourage students to facilitate when leading a discussion. As well as expanding on their own ideas and opinions, they should also gain feedback and comment from the group.  Good pracƟces are: to ask open‐quesƟons, to summarise others’ ideas without making a judgement, and to sum up the key points from the group at the end. It is important that students: (1) use strategies to involve all members of the group; (2) encourage thoughƞul, balanced discussion; (3) listen with courtesy to other speakers, respecƟng their views; and (4) summarise the arguments and draw conclusions.

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