01 May 2017
27 April 2017
3-6 PUBLIC SPEAKING 2017
Dear Parents and Carers,
Over the next few weeks students in years 3-6 will need to plan, write and practice a speech at home on one of the following topics:
Stage 2 (Years 3 & 4)
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Stage 3 (Years 5 & 6)
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Their speech will be presented in class in week 4, from Monday 15 May. The duration of students' speech should be as follows:
Stage 2 3 minutes (warning bell at 2 minutes)
Stage 3 4 minutes (warning bell at 3 minutes)
The best speakers from each stage will be asked to present their speech at a special whole school assembly to be held later in the term. Following on from this, two winners from each stage will be selected to represent our school at the Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition where they will present the same speech that they presented at school.
Students will be marked based on the manner, matter and method they employ in presenting their speeches. They are expected to be confident and engaging speakers. The prepared speeches need to show an understanding of multiculturalism, and be well developed and interesting. Students are also expected to demonstrate a balance of personal opinion and information in their speeches, as well as a balance of humour and sincerity.
Impromptu speeches will also be part of the competition for the finalists. Teachers will endeavour to help students with the processes involved in impromptu speaking, as these speeches carry the same weight as the prepared speeches in the finals.
All speeches need to include an introduction, body and conclusion. The following presentation outline is one of the ways students may choose to organise their material into a speech format.
Introduction |
Body |
Conclusion |
Remember: Think about how you say your speech so that the audience wants to listen to you.
Further Information: The introduction is where you gain the listener's attention and clearly state the purpose. Some effective strategies to gain attention are: tell a story, refer to recent events, refer to personal interest, ask a rhetorical question or use appropriate humour. |
Further Information: In the body you speak about each of your points in detail. Think about the ‘5 W' questions to help you: who, what, when, where and why. For each point, you must give the audience some information that will help explain and support your opinion. The body should take up the majority of your speech. |
Further Information: In the conclusion you should recap your main points and prepare the audience for the end of your speech. You do not need to include any information here. |
Students should practice their speech at home to build their confidence as well as to ensure that their speech runs within the official timeframe. Students should remember to:
- Speak slowly and clearly;
- Maintain eye contact with the audience and display appropriate body language.
Donna Casey Tayler Moore
Principal Public Speaking Coordinator