OUMH1303

ENGLISH FOR ORAL

COMMUNICATION
ASSIGNMENT
EXPLANATION
SEPTEMBER 2023
 SPORTS

Sport is commonly defined as an athletic activity that involves a degree of competition, such as netball or basketball. Some games
and many kinds of racing are called sports. A professional at a sport is called an athlete. Many people play sports with their friends.
They need coaches to teach or train teams or individuals how to do better. Sports can be played indoors or outdoors and by
individuals or team.
Reference:
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sport

GAMES

A game is something that people often do for fun. It is different from work. Many sports are games, and there are many
professional sports. In those cases, there is money to be made, because it is a type of entertainment.
There are different kinds of games using many kinds of equipment. For example, in video games, people often use controllers or
their keyboard to control what happens on a screen, such as a television screens and computers ones too. In card games, players
use playing cards. There are also games that use your body, such as the Kinect. Most games need equipment, but not always.
Children's street games often need no equipment.
In board games, players may move pieces on a flat surface called a board. The object of the game varies. In race-type games like
ludo, the object is to reach the end first. In go the object is to surround more space. In soccer it is to score more goals. Some
games have complicated rules, some have simple rules.

Reference:
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game
 THE ASSIGNMENT
Submit your files ONLINE by: 15 November 2023.
PART I PART II

TASK 1: (40%) TASK 2: (20%) ONLINE CLASS

RECORDED SPEECH - INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION REFLECTIVE REPORT (300-350 words for each PARTICIPATION (10%)
7 – 10 minutes speech criteria)
Proof of Online Class
extension of your recorded speech Participation
(Refer to the presentation of Task 1
choose ONE purpose OUMH1303 Module, pg
178) Example:
Write a critical reflection on the process of 2 postings-topic 1, 2 posting-topic 2,
carrying out the speech presentation on 5 1 posting- from any of the topics Or
OR criteria other ways that 5 best you wish to
Demonstration Explanation
Process, content, challenges, one audience select.
comment & your personal thoughts
PREPARE A SPEECH on
SPORTS or GAMES
points to guide
VIDEO SPEECH PRESENTATION
a. How did you plan to video record the speech? g. What were the changes you made in the
assessed through 6 criteria b. Where and how long did you plan to record etc.? subsequent recordings? Why?
c. How important were creativity and technology to you? h. What are the things you think you can
i. Speech Content d. What were the challenges you faced in the process of improve in future recordings?
ii. Presentation of speaker recording the video? i. How was your overall experience from writing
iii. Originality & Creativity of ideas, e. How did you overcome the challenges in ‘d.’? the speech to recording it?
iv. Video Recording Organisation, f. What kind of feedback did you receive on your first or j. What are the lessons that you have learnt from
v. Overall and Clarity of the Video second recording? such an experience?
vi. Use of Language
 TASK 1:
RECORDED SPEECH - INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION (7– 10 minutes speech)

TASK SPECIFICATIONS IN PREPARING RECORDED SPEECH

Plan and Plan Record your Submit

Brainstorm
write your visual 8 – 10 minutes video
topic speech text aids speech online
CLOTHES submission
short notes or creativity &
complete text innovation
❑ Deliver - professionally & ❑ video recording online
confidently ❑ video is larger than 400MB, refer to
Instructions refer REMEMBER: ❑ speech has an introduction the guidelines on how to compress.
OR resources SPEECH ❑ The purpose of the speech ❑ include a link to your video as back-
Description PRESENTATION Demonstration OR Explanation. up in Task 2.
decide: NOT ❑ The video screen must capture the ❑ NOT set to private access only –
VIDEO
▪ the producer top half of your body so that your ensure the link is accessible before
find one: PRESENTATION.
▪ your targeted audience hand gestures and facial submission.
Aspect
▪ the surroundings expressions are visible at all times
or
OR at least 80% of the recording assessment
subtopic
For introduction : state your - duration.
▪ name ❑ Speech engaging & interesting. i. Speech Content
▪ ID ❑ Offer an ending (conclusion) in ii. Presentation of speaker
start ▪ Course the video. iii.Originality & Creativity of ideas,
planning ▪ the purpose of speech iv.Video Recording Organisation,
your speech with title v. Overall and Clarity of the Video
text vi.Use of Language
 TASK 2:
REFLECTIVE REPORT/ESSAY

▪ the planning stage of the video
▪ during the recording of the video and after
the video has been recorded.
▪ Reflect on the challenges and what you
did to overcome these challenges.
▪ Share your thoughts on the language
process too – vocabulary and grammar in
writing and delivering the speech.
▪ completing the recording of the video
▪ the preparation of visual aids.
▪ How long did you plan and record etc?
▪ How important is creativity and innovation in this
task?
▪ Why do you say so?
▪ how things could have been done in a better way.
▪ During the process of the video, there might be
some instances where you realised you could
have done it in an easier way.
▪ Describe this situation.
▪ What might be the advantages/disadvantages of
recording this video?

2. The timeline

3. Reflection -
TASK 2: CONTENT
1. Reflection on REFLECTIVE
the PROCESS REPORT/ESSAY
▪ if the speech is
explanation/reporting.
5. Your personal thoughts ▪ If he/she believe the video is
of completing this task - 4. Show the video to neither, ask for other suggestions
CHALLENGES ONE person and that might help improve the
inquire speech or the speaker.
(the video presentation). ▪ Share this person’s thoughts in
▪ How do you feel about it? If you feel the video your reflective essay.
recording is not advisable, what would be a
better alternative? Explain your rationale.
 THE
INFORMATIVE
SPEECH
 The Informative Speech

Aims
to increase listeners’

knowledge understanding abilities

pertaining
to a particular issue, topic or skill.
 TYPES OF INFORMATIVE SPEECHES

Instruction Explanation Description Demonstration

❑ to teach listeners ❑ gives an explanation ❑ purely descriptive and ❑ to show listeners how to
how to do task. for certain gives you details of a perform task.
❑ the steps are occurrences or place, object or ❑ the actual task is
outlined clearly phenomena, occurrence, demonstrated
❑ e.g. how to change a ❑ e.g. how earthquakes ❑ e.g, a description of ❑ e.g. how to bake a cake,
punctured car tyre or happen or what global scenery, land or a perform a science experiment
play futsal. warming is all about. person. or dance the cha cha.

Briefing Reporting
❑ summarises information speaker ❑ provides detailed
wants to share with listeners. information on a particular
❑ usually presented at a meeting topic of interest
❑ e.g. a briefing to headmasters on a ❑ e.g. the outcome of a sales
new examination format or a campaign or the results of a
summary of the performance of survey on the reading habit
the company for the year. among school children.
 EXAMPLES
DEMONSTRATION SPEECH EXPLANATION SPEECH

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Om1CpbWAIuM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhvvBHJSND8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF_P514soas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edHxrhH2gIE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9h7IAbcY3c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrpfeP2qmYo&pp=ygUpZ
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvI469a6xFw&pp=ygUp
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GMZt80PAq0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRKSjQly_aU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-owO3aBxFs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGJUcDGo-j0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nzsjfc6FY8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsm4WENJjRw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpxmtqavPSA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07SFIrmLbgg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFJEY4xaGgY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwHRKRuxEBI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa-NG1mIXb0
 TASK 2:
REFLECTIVE REPORT/ESSAY

i) Reflection on the process; the planning stage of the video, during the recording
of the video and after the video has been recorded. Reflect on the challenges
and what you did to overcome these challenges. Share your thoughts on the
language process too – vocabulary and grammar in writing and delivering the
speech.
ii) The timeline of completing the recording of the video and the preparation of
visual aids. How long did you plan and record etc? How important is creativity
and innovation in this task? Why do you say so?
iii) Reflection of how things could have been done in a better way. During the
process of the video, there might be some instances where you realised you
could have done it in an easier way. Describe this situation. What might be the
advantages/disadvantages of recording this video?
iv) Show the video to ONE person and inquire if the speech is
demonstrative/descriptive. If he/she believe the video is neither, ask for other
suggestions that might help improve the speech or the speaker. Share this
person’s thoughts in your reflective essay.
v) Your personal thoughts of completing this task (the video presentation). How
do you feel about it? If you feel the video recording is not advisable, what
would be a better alternative? Explain your rationale.
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