Year 10P Spoken Language – Week 3 Closure work

Spoken Language Unit (GCSE component) – Preparation

Over the next 3 weeks you will prepare, plan and practise an individual speech for your GCSE Spoken Language Unit. This
week we will focus on understanding what a passionate speech looks like, as well as choosing your own topic.

 These will be presented when you return to school and assessed by your class teacher.
 The speech can be on ANY topic of your choice.
 You will be required to answer questions about your topic
 You can use cue cards, props and power point slides to help you prepare and perform your speeches with confidence.
 The speech should be a minimum of 5 minutes and a maximum of 10 minutes long, including questions.

What am I being assessed on?

PASS MERIT DISTINCTION

The speech is audible.
The speaker uses Standard English.
The speaker expresses straight forward
ideas, information or feelings.
The speaker attempts to organise their
presentation so ideas are structured.
The speaker attempts to meet the needs of
the listener.
The speaker listens to questions/ feedback
and responds appropriately.
The speech is audible. The speech is audible.
The speaker uses Standard English with a range of The speaker uses Standard English with more
vocabulary evident. sophisticated vocabulary evident.
The speaker expresses more challenging ideas, The speaker expresses more sophisticated ideas,
information or feelings. information or feelings.
The speaker organises their ideas in a clear The speaker uses a range of structural devices to
structure. organise their ideas.
The speaker meets the needs of the listener and The speaker uses a range of strategies to engage the
achieves their purpose. listener and achieve their purpose.
The speaker listens to questions/ feedback and The speaker listens to questions/ feedback and
responds in detail. responds perceptively, elaborating where appropriate.

1. What does audible mean? How can you ensure your listener can hear you clearly?
2. What does sophisticated mean? How can you ensure your vocabulary is sophisticated?
3. What are 5 key conventions (typical features or strategies) of writing a speech?
4. What do you think is meant by the ‘needs of the listener’? If you were watching a speech, what would you expect from
the speaker? Can you think of any methods which might make your listener feel involved?
5. The structure of your speech is also important. What can you use in your speech writing to help you LINK and DEVELOP
your ideas and information? What other structural features could be used?

STUCK? Look up any unfamiliar words in the mark scheme. Visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNVXxofavRE

What makes an effective speech?

Watch the speech examples provided below. What is it that makes them successful? How do they engage their audience? How
do they achieve their purpose (to persuade/ inform/ advise/ warn/ motivate)? How do they organise their ideas clearly?

Challenge: Can you find your own examples of effective speeches?

Clip 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFPwDe22CoY&list=PL70Shqz-cMWIv11ohX8dYXkjv5wg9es8J&index=11
Clip 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkjW9PZBRfk&list=PL70Shqz-cMWIv11ohX8dYXkjv5wg9es8J&index=15
Clip 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5SMyfbWYyE&list=PL70Shqz-cMWIv11ohX8dYXkjv5wg9es8J&index=16

What can I talk about?

You can choose any topic you like! The key is to choose a topic you are passionate about and can explore at length.

If you love playing sport, or have a particular hobby or interest, why not inform your audience about it and show off a few skills?
Consider your chosen Option subjects; you could discuss a particular topic you enjoyed or wish to explore further. A good
starting point is to think about things you LIKE and are PASSIONATE about as this will show in your presentation! Conversely,
things you dislike, or are opposed against, can also make an interesting speech!

If you are aiming for a distinction, it’s worth choosing a topic which allows you to discuss the topic in detail. For example: The Nature v Nurture
debate, a key person in society/history, the evolution of gender. You can find some more examples here:

Presentation ideas: https://irevise.com/uk/blogs/gcse/speaking-and-listening-topics-13-best-for-gcse-english-language

Presentations for inspiration: https://www.ted.com/
By the end of this week you need to have decided on a topic for your speech. Email your class teacher if you need some more guidance.
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Your class teacher will be emailing you on Friday 24 April to find out your chosen topic : )