Starter quiz
- Which of these is an accurate definition of 'reciting'?
- to read aloud a text from memory in front of an audience ✓
- to give a presentation in front of an audience
- to read a text from the page in front of an audience
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- Which of these is an accurate definition of 'projecting'?
- speaking in front of others and listening to others
- using our voice to speak powerfully and clearly ✓
- pronouncing words clearly
- how we use our posture and gestures to communicate meaning and feelings
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- 'Projecting is the same as shouting.' Is this statement true or false?
- 'false' ✓
- Match the presenting skills to their definitions:
- diction⇔involves pronouncing words clearly ✓
- body language⇔how we use our posture and gestures to convey meaning ✓
- pace⇔the speed at which we speak ✓
- Fill in the gap. When speaking with clear _________, we take our time to pronounce words carefully.
- projection
- pace
- body language
- diction ✓
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- Fill in the gaps. Successful presenters speak at a _____,_____ pace so that everyone can hear them.
- fast, quiet
- slow, clear ✓
- slow, quiet
- fast, clear
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Exit quiz
- Match the keywords to their definitions:
- recite⇔to read aloud a text from memory in front of an audience ✓
- projection⇔using our voice to speak powerfully and clearly ✓
- diction⇔pronouncing words clearly ✓
- body language⇔how we use posture and gestures to communicate meaning and feelings ✓
- pace⇔the speed at which we speak ✓
- Match the stanzas of 'The Highwayman' with their content:
- stanza four⇔description of Tim ✓
- stanza five⇔the Highwayman speaks to Bess ✓
- stanza six⇔the Highwayman leaves ✓
- Fill in the gap. ___________ involves looking into the eyes of the people in the audience.
- Reciting
- Projection
- Body language
- Pace
- Eye contact ✓
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- Why is eye contact important?
- It helps us connect with our audience and for them to feel connected to us. ✓
- It allows us to take in our surroundings.
- It keeps the audience engaged. ✓
- It encourages us to speak more slowly.
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- Fill in the gap. ____________ refers to how we use our posture and gestures to communicate feelings.
- Eye contact
- Pace
- Diction
- Body language ✓
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- Why is strong body language important?
- It helps us look confident. ✓
- It helps the reader understand the words we are saying.
- It involves memorising a text.
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Poems can be learned by heart and recited.
- Understanding of the poem's meaning can be shown through intonation, tone, volume and action.
- Clear diction is essential for the audience to understand the words.
- Using a range of recital skills can enhance our performance and audience engagement.
- Eye contact is an important aspect of public speaking.
Common misconception
Pupils may find it challenging to use all recital skills.
Each skill of using projection, diction and body language should be explicitly modelled. Modelling non-examples is useful for pupils to see and hear what works and what doesn't in performance.
Keywords
Recite - to read aloud a text from memory in front of an audience
Projection - using our voice to speak powerfully and clearly
Diction - involves pronouncing words clearly
Body language - how we use our posture and gestures to communicate meaning and feelings
Pace - the speed at which we speak
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