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TASK-BASED ACTIVITY
How to prepare a Three-Minute Speech
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OUTCOME
A Three Minute Speech To The Class
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PRE-TASKModel Presentation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFOwXUt8lQE
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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.
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Content language
Match the opposite adjectives:
boring effective
slow sophisticated
long clear
repetitive interesting
childish fast
confusing varied
weak short
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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?
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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.
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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
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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
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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.