ESB Graded Examinations in Speech Teacher Guidance: Pre-Entry
Here are Ɵps about preparing learners 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 pracƟse 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. It is important to ensure that pupils enjoy speaking their selected poem. If possible, try to select poems in an area of genuine personal interest. If there is too much choice and Ɵme is limited, select a small number of poems and allow each group (for example 6 pupils) to read and pass them round. Each pupil might then select one or two poems to read aloud to their group. You can then ask pupils who have chosen the same poem to work together. PracƟce makes perfect! Encourage pupils to pracƟse their poem oŌen, so that the words are secure. Ensure that you provide the assessor with copies of the chosen poems on the day of the assessment. Please see the Suggested Choices secƟon for a list of recommended poems.
Below are top Ɵps for Speaking by Heart:
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