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Delivering a Good Speech

Rimu Teams 5 & 6 - Term 3 Week 6 ending 31 August 2018

The Rimu Team

What a busy term it has been so far with lots of events and competitions.  We are hoping that the rest of the term might quieten down a little bit.  The focus for the rest of the term will be on the Oral Language Competition 'Rehu Tai' and also continuing working on our Genius Hour projects and Science Inquiries.

Rehu Tai - Spoken Word

A reminder that Instead of traditional speeches this year the students will have a choice of:

1.       Traditional Speech

2.       Flash Talk

3.       Spoken Word

4.       Rap

Students have been working with different teachers this week getting motivated about their chosen category. Students will continue to work on their presentations in class with support from their teachers and peers.  It is expected that they will present to their team during week 9, Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th September (Week 9). Four presentations from each category will be selected for the senior school finals, which will be held on Monday 24th September (Week 10).

The overall winner of each category will go forward to the Inner City Schools Zone final which will be held in Week 1 of Term 4, Thursday 18th October.

Genius Hour

These projects are really starting to take off.  Students are motivated because they are working on projects that they are truly passionate about!  

I am sure you have already had your children asking for advice, help and even money for this but one of the things we tried to make clear from the start is that whatever they intend to do should not be something that requires parents to open their wallets.  We also encourage students to work on projects at home and discuss what they are doing with their parents but remind them that they are their projects and the work needs to be done by them.

Reading Zone

This week we have been looking back at student's Reading Logs and have been blown away by the huge amount of reading that has happened this year.  Some of our most avid readers are reading up to two books a week! 

Just a reminder that the expectation is that students must take the same book home and read for at least 30mins each night!  It is then the students' responsibility to bring their book back to school the next day.

Inspirational People

Calling all architects, coders, creatives, animators, creative geniuses – absolutely anybody!  Please come into our learning space to educate us about what you do to make our world a better place / what your role is in the community. We have had two incredibly inspirational parents come in and share their journeys with us. We want to expose the children to the endless open opportunities that are out there, so they are prepared for our future.

Important Dates:

Photolife - Team & Portraits - 4th September

Te Wiki o te reo Maori - Maori Language Week - 10th - 14th September

ICSS Netball @ Onewa Courts - 13th September (Save day 20th)

Skip-a-thon Day - 21st September

Book Fortnight - 17th - 28th September

ICSS Hockey - 27th September

Last Day of Term - 28th September

Creating A Good Speech Presentation

Prepared Speech Info 2018

Prepared Speech

Children will prepare a 3 minute speech to present to their team during week 9, Monday 17^th and Tuesday 18^th September (Week 9). Four speeches will be selected for the senior school finals, which will be held on Monday 24^th September (Week 10).

The overall winner will go forward to the Inner City Schools Zone final which will be held in Week 1 of Term 4, Thhursday 18^th October.

This week all children will be expected to begin preparing their speeches. There will be a lot of class time allocated for this but all children are expected to practise it at home as well.

How to go about Preparing Your Speech (Week 6)

1. Topic

Choose your topic carefully. It is easier to do a speech on a subject you know about or are interested in. The theme is ‘My World’ but can be open to interpretation so some students might write about their culture whilst others may focus on their families etc.

     

     2.   Brainstorming

Write down everything you know about your topic. Brainstorm with lots of others: classmates, mum, dad, brothers, sisters, grandma, grandpa, etc. Organise your ideas into a mindmap                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

     3. Message

        Decide on the message that you are trying to get across to your audience. You may

           need to carry out some research.

          

4.   Introduction

Remember you must catch the attention of your audience.

5.   Main Part of Your Speech

Now that you’ve gained the attention of the audience you must keep it- otherwise they will switch off.

6.   Conclusion

It is really important that you sum up your speech because these are your final words. You need to leave your audience thinking “WOW, What a neat speech!” and give them a clear message that your speech is finished.

          REMEMBER

          Giving a speech is not a dramatic performance.

          A good speech informs, convinces, persuades and the manner in which it is                

          communicated to the audience is all-important.

   

Speeches – Week 7

By now you should have completed your draft copy of your speech. When you read it aloud it should be between 2 1/2 and 3 minutes.

Read through your speech heaps and heaps of times. Time each other.

Drive mum and dad crazy reading and timing your speech.  You need to spend the first two homework nights reading your speech aloud. Make relevant changes to your draft- ask yourself “How can I make my speech better? Am I getting my message across?   Does my introduction wake up the audience? Does my conclusion sum up my speech and leave my audience thinking “What a neat speech”

           REMEMBER

          Giving a speech is not a dramatic performance.

          A good speech informs, convinces, persuades and the manner in which it is                

          communicated to the audience is all-important.

         By the middle of the week you should be able to pick out the relevant main   

         points of your speech.

• Now it’s time to plan your cue cards. These should be able to be held in the palm of your hand.
• Number each one, or punch a hole in the corner and tie together.
• Condense to the main points. Do not attempt to write out the whole speech.
• Use words with impact.
• Highlight key words.

Keep your cue cards neat.

SPEECHES WEEK 8

Now it’s time to practise delivering your speech.

Catch your audience’s attention right from the start. Be natural, confident, smile and frown as you would normally.

Talk with your audience- looking at them as you speak. You’re trying to get a message across to them.

Stand up straight and relaxed. Leave your audience with something to remember.

Practise your speech from cue cards. Do it out loud until you feel comfortable with the flow. Also practise in front of a mirror so you can see your expression, stance and gestures.

Using your voice: You need to present your speech effectively by varying.

Speed: Speak slowly enough for the audience to understand you. Change pace as appropriate.

Pitch: You have a wide range of 1 to 2 octaves to use.

Expression: Use your voice to show emotions e.g. fear, anger, excitement, sorrow etc.

Volume: Every word of your speech is important. The whole audience needs to be able to hear every word. This needs practice.

Remember you will be marked on

Speech Construction-

Introduction, body of speech, conclusion,

Organisation of the speech

Main points delivered well

Presentation and Delivery

      Facial and body gestures must enhance not distract from the speech

      Use of eye-contact

      Relaxed stance,

     Use of pause to allow the audience to take in the message,

      Variety of pace

                  Content of Speech

The message of the speech

Is it relevant, meaningful, clear and concise?

Does it have the audience hooked?

      Language

The use of grammar, punctation and word selection to enhance

The use of visual imagery to ensure that the message is delivered

      Effectiveness

The impact on the audience

Judges will be watching and assessing the audience’s reaction

                  Vocal Inclination

Modulation and volume of voice in the delivery of the speech

Vocal interest

SPEECHES WEEK 9

Speeches are due to be presented to your team Monday 17^th and Tuesday 18^th September.  Everyone MUST have something to present!

So GET STARTED!