TASK-BASED ACTIVITY

How to prepare a Three-Minute Speech

OUTCOME

A Three Minute Speech To The Class

PRE-TASKModel Presentation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFOwXUt8lQE

SCAFFOLDING LANGUAGEExpressing opinions:

In my opinion ….

I think …

I (totally) agree/disagree with you …

I don't agree with you …

I agree with you up to a point.

You've got a good point.

Content language

Match the opposite adjectives:

boring effective

slow sophisticated

long clear

repetitive interesting

childish fast

confusing varied

weak short

GROUP WORKIn groups of 3 – 4 students discuss the following points:

- Did you find the speech effective? Why/Why not?

- Was the delivery of the speech clear enough? Why/Why

not?

- Were the ideas well organized? Why / Why not?

- How would you improve this speech?

Your task:

Prepare a short (3 min) speech in favour of or against a particular idea, following the guidelines below.

Your speech will be delivered in front of your class, using notes, and not read straight

from a written essay.

assessmentYou will be assessed on

• use of notes

• eye contact with audience

• your ability to make speech interesting or amusing;

• clear delivery

• organisation of ideas

• your ability to persuade the listeners

scaffolding language• Introduce yourself to the audience:

my name is ….

I want to talk about …

• talk

It is true that ….

Nowadays people …

If I …..

People generally think ….

• End your speech

• Thank the audience for their attention

Suggested topicsChoose a topic for your for debate /

presentation. The list below will help, but you can choose your own if you wish.

+ Football is for idiots

+ Success in life means money

+ Friendship is the most important relationship in life.

+ What would you do if you won 1 million Euros? 

+ Parents are too permissive with their children nowadays. 

+ Childhood is certainly the happiest time of your life.