Presentation · B2 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B2.1.10.1.2

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and name at least three verbal cues (tone of voice, volume, clear words) and three non-verbal cues (posture, eye contact, facial expression, gestures) used in speaking.
Demonstrate appropriate posture and eye contact when speaking to a teacher, a friend, or a group.
Match appropriate verbal and non-verbal cues to different speaking situations, such as greeting an elder or cheering a friend.
Role-play a short conversation using appropriate posture, eye contact, and verbal and non-verbal cues to convey meaning clearly.
Explain why posture, eye contact, and other cues matter when presenting information to different people.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Oral Language (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Presentation (1.10)
Content standard: B2.1.10.1 - Plan and present information and ideas for a variety of purposes
Indicator: B2.1.10.1.2 - Maintain appropriate posture, eye contact and use appropriate verbal and non-verbal cues to convey meaning
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 12 (Week 12 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: English Language Curriculum (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 48
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Model appropriate posture, eye contact and use verbal and non-verbal clues.
- Let learners observe and do same.
- Discuss when to use various postures, eye contact, verbal and non-verbal clues when talking to different people e.g. teacher, friend.
- Have learners role-play how to maintain appropriate posture, verbal and non-verbal clues in communication.
e.g. crossed arms and unblinking eye gaze to indicate disapproval.