ESB Graded Examinations in Speech Teacher Guidance: Intermediate

The Intermediate Suite Our Intermediate suite of Graded ExaminaƟons in Speech promotes Oracy and  is designed to enhance students’ presentaƟonal and communicaƟon skills.  The suite contains the following two qualificaƟons: 

ESB Level 2 CerƟficate in Speech (Grade 4) ESB Level 2 CerƟficate in Speech (Grade 5)

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The Intermediate suite of Graded ExaminaƟons in Speech is predominantly  aimed at students between Year 9 and Year 11. These qualificaƟons are  mapped to NaƟonal Curriculum requirements in Spoken English at Key Stage 3  and 4, and also the Pass requirements of the GCSE Spoken Language   Endorsement. They also support the teaching of naƟonal curricula in English  and Literacy in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland .  In addiƟon, students could research and deliver a case on a contemporary   issue for the Grade 5 assessment that expands knowledge for different GCSE  topics such as:    Geography (for example, Resource Management and Food Security) ;  Biology ( Cardio‐Vascular Disease and Obesity);  Computer Science ( The Ethical and Legal Impact of Digital Technologies ). Our porƞolio of Graded ExaminaƟons in Speech can help you to promote   Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) educaƟon and BriƟsh values,  which is an Ofsted requirement. By encouraging students to plan and give a  talk on a subject of interest, as well as parƟcipate in a discussion, these   qualificaƟons can help students to:  reflect ; use imaginaƟon and creaƟvity ;  offer reasoned views ; use a range of social skills ; appreciate different viewpoints ; and understand, accept, respect and celebrate diversity .

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