Starter quiz
- Match the sentence type to the correct definition.
- simple sentence⇔a sentence about one idea that makes complete sense ✓
- compound sentence⇔a sentence formed of two main clauses and a joining word ✓
- adverbial complex sentence⇔a sentence formed of a main clause and an adverbial subordinate clause ✓
- Which of the following are coordinating conjunctions used to form a compound sentence?
- and ✓
- when
- or ✓
- but ✓
- as
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- Which coordinating conjunctions do you need to place a comma before?
- and
- or ✓
- but ✓
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- When do you need a comma in an adverbial complex sentence?
- always
- when the adverbial subordinate clause comes first ✓
- never
- when the adverbial subordinate clause comes second
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- What is presenting?
- the act of verbally sharing something with an audience ✓
- the act of writing something out neatly
- the act of listening to and watching a performance
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- Which of the following should we try to do when presenting in front of an audience?
- Speak loudly and clearly. ✓
- Make eye contact with the audience. ✓
- Look at the piece of paper all the way through.
- Vary your voice and use expression. ✓
- Speak in the same tone throughout.
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Exit quiz
- Match the key element of presentation to what it refers to.
- volume and projection⇔the quantity or power of sound ✓
- diction⇔the pronunciation of words clearly ✓
- eye contact⇔looking into the eyes of the audience ✓
- Match the key element of presentation to what it refers to.
- pace⇔the speed at which we speak ✓
- body language⇔the use of movements and gestures to communicate ✓
- tone⇔the pitch of a voice ✓
- Projection involves...
- using the stomach muscles when speaking. ✓
- shouting.
- speaking in a high-pitched voice.
- taking deep breaths before speaking. ✓
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- Speaking at an appropriate pace and with clear diction is important because…
- it helps the audience understand the words we are saying. ✓
- changes in pace can convey greater meaning to the audience. ✓
- it helps to make the audience like us.
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- Why are eye contact and body language important when presenting a narrative?
- It helps us to focus on reading the words from the page.
- Eye contact helps us connect with the entire audience. ✓
- Body languages conveys the appropriate meaning. ✓
- It makes the audience laugh.
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- Why are tone and intonation important when presenting a narrative?
- It is important to use a tone that conveys the right atmosphere. ✓
- Your tone and intonation help the audience understand you.
- They can be used to communicate meaning and emphasis. ✓
- They make the presentation funny for the audience.
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- A range of skills are involved in presenting to ensure that the audience are engaged and understand you.
- Building suspense for the audience is the main purpose when presenting a section of a narrative build-up.
- Eye contact, projection and diction are important for ensuring the audience can hear and understand you.
- Pace, body language and tone are crucial for conveying the atmosphere and a character’s emotions in a narrative.
- Pace, body language and tone can be altered in different ways to support the building of suspense.
Common misconception
Pupils may speak very quickly, quietly and not look up from their page when presenting their narrative writing.
Techniques for effective presenting are explicitly identified, explained and modelled throughout both learning cycles.
Keywords
Presenting - the act of verbally sharing something with an audience
Projection - using our voice to speak powerfully and clearly
Pace - the speed or rhythm at which we speak
Body language - how we use movements and gestures to communicate meaning and feelings
Tone - the pitch of our voice and how this is used to convey a message appropriately
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