ESB Garded Examinations in Speech Teacher Gudiance: Advanced

Below are Ɵps in relaƟon to CriƟcal Review (Grade 6)/Literary RecommendaƟon (Grade 8):

 Background is key to this secƟon – Encourage students to provide a synopsis of the plot/themes/importance of their chosen subject in 5‐6 sentences. From the outset, the audience needs to have a clear understanding of the subject that is being reviewed or recommended, so they can come to an informed judgement.  Advise students to adopt the posiƟon of an ‘objecƟve observer’. They should carefully outline the strengths and weaknesses of their choice. A posiƟve way to structure a review is to begin by discussing the merits of a chosen text, and then move on to its limitaƟons. StarƟng with weaknesses can come across as either too harsh or unnecessarily mean.  Encourage students to compare and contrast. For example, if a student was giving a criƟcal review of the film The King’s Speech, they could possibly make connecƟons between other films and television programmes about the Royal Family such as The Queen or The Crown .  Advise students to think about their delivery of their criƟcal review or literary recommendaƟon. A confident and enthusiasƟc tone, with effecƟve use of pause, can add weight to the review or recommendaƟon.  Please watch the Suggested Choices  secƟon for a list of recommended texts.

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