Introductie
Op deze Wikiwijs-pagina vind je informatie over Speaking Skills 1, een PTA-onderdeel van het vwo-programma voor Engels.
Dit PTA wordt afgenomen in april 2024.
Speaking Skills SE
Purpose
In this SE you will prove your speaking skills in a persuasive monologue. Your language competence needs to be on a B1+ level, which means that...
- ... you can convey information and ideas on abstract as well as concrete topics, check information, and ask about or explain problems with reasonable precision.
- ... you can write a speech, pitch or proposal that is clear and well-organised.
- ... you can describe your feelings, experiences and opinions on things you have done or seen.
- ... you can describe the advantages and disadvantages of issues you have an interest in.
- ... you can summarise facts and events.
- ... you have enough vocabulary to convey the main idea about various topics with precision.
- ... your grammar is controlled and generally good. Errors may occur in advanced structures, but do not hinder meaning.
- ... your pronunciation is accurate enough to be followed.
Assignment
You will write and do a persuasive monologue. This can take the form of a speech, pitch or proposal
This SE is a spoken exam, which you will do in April 2024. It counts for 10% of your full PTA-mark.
Your speech will last 5-7 minutes. You may use a slideshow containing ONLY IMAGES to emphasise your point, but it is recommended that you do without. You are allowed to use up to 3 speaking cards (flashcard-size) containing ONLY KEYWORDS during your monologue.
You can find information on how you will be assessed and marked for this SE under 'Evaluation'.
Planning & deadlines
Below you will find a planning to help you prepare for your speaking exam. As y0u can see, it has some air in it :)
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preparation |
deadlines/SE |
| 26/2-1/3 |
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| 4/3-8/3 |
- Pick a Wasp Reporter Article (*** or ****) to base your monologue on
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| 11/3-15/3 |
- Do the assignments for the Wasp Reporter Article you picked
- Preparation steps 1 & 2
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18/3-22/3
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- Preparation step 3
- Write a first draft of your monologue
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Preparation worksheet : ask for feedback in BloX |
| 25/3-29/3 |
- Ask for feedback on your monologue
- Make speaking cards for your monologue
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First draft: ask for feedback in BloX |
| 1/4-5/4 |
- practise practise practise
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| 8/4-12/4 |
- practise practise practise
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| 15/4-19/4 |
- practise practise practise
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SE week starts Fri 19/4 |
| 19/4-25/4 |
SE Week 4
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This is the minimum you should do to prepare well. Of course, the more you practise, the better you'll get.
Preparation
Step 1
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED
Last week, you have already selected an article (*** or ****) from the Wasp Reporter to base your monologue on, read it and done all the assignments that went with it... right?
If yes, continue below.
If no, go and do that first!
Goal, audience & approach
In this preparation assignment, you will think about your goal and audience, and you will decide on the approach you want to take.
Your goal will be to persuade your audience of your opinion. Bonus points if you manage to inspire them into action ;).
Your audience will consist of fellow students and teachers. If you want, you can tell them to take on a role (e.g. concerned citizens of a town) if it fits your monologue.
Your approach will be through Ethos, Pathos or Logos: three classical rhetorical devices used to persuade people since the time of the Ancient Greek civilization.
Follow the steps below to get started!
➜ Download the Worksheet below or get a printed copy from the Antique Room.
➜ Start by filling in your name, subject and source article under 'Getting Ready'.
➜ Study points 1-4 of this
WikiHow article on How to Write a Persuasive Speech.
➜ On your worksheet under 'Step 1', write down:
- which specific goal you want to achieve with your monologue. Use one whole sentence for this, have a look at step 2 of the WikiHow article for inspiration.
- who your intended audience (and whether you require them to take on a role) and what you think their views and knowledge on your subject are (check step 3 of the WikiHow article).
- whether you will use Ethos, Pathos or Logos to convince your audience and why you think this approach will be the most successful (step 4 of the WikiHow article).
Step 2
Inspiration
In this preparation assignment, you will look for inspiration by searching for three TED Talks related to your subject.
Follow the steps below to get started!
➜ Open the Worksheet you downloaded in the previous step, or get out your printed copy.
➜ Go to the
TED Talks website and use the search bar to look for TED Talks that are related to your topic.
! Often you will be able to find a playlist based on your interests, too. Take some time to explore, don't just settle for the first links that pop up !
➜ Choose the three most relevant TED Talks and watch them, taking notes of each.
➜ On your worksheet under 'Step 2', fill in the details for each of the Ted Talks you watched. Use your notes to help you along.
Step 3
In this part, you are going to learn about the classic components (ingredients, if you will) of a persuasive speech.
You are also going to apply these components to your own topic to get ready for writing your speech.
Classic Components of a Persuasive Speech
➜ Go to
Section 2 of the WikiHow page we studied in step 1.
➜ Read points 1-4 of this section, giving you information on basic structural items such as the opening, the persuasive evidence, the counterclaim and the call to action.
➜ Do the exercise below to learn more words related to classic components of a speech.
Oefening: Classic components of a speech
Goed zo!
Je hebt alle vragen beantwoord. Je kunt je
antwoorden bekijken door terug te gaan naar
de vragen.
Applying the Components to Your Speech
Now it's your turn!
➜ Download the Persuasive Speech Planners below (or get a copy from Mrs W).
➜ This document offers four different planners to help you think about the structure of your speech - choose the planner that looks easiest to work with for you and fill it in.
Writing your Monologue
Now you have done your research, decided on your approach and thought about your structure, it's time to get writing.
It's an absolute must to write your monologue out in full and then whittle it down to notes. You do not want to leave it up to your improvisation skills.
Below, you will find useful links and documents to help you write your monologue. Study them carefully, use what you will, and get writing!
Tips on making cue cards
Evaluation
In the rubric used to assess your speaking skills in this SE, you will find the following categories:
- Use of Language
- use of grammar
- use of vocabulary
- pronunciation
- Contents
- organisation
- persuasiveness
- transitions
- Delivery
- your level of preparation
- posture and eye contact
- vocal delivery
5VWO Speaking Skills 1 Preparation Worksheet.docx
