Presentation · B5 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B5.1.10.2.1 - Speak audibly and coherently, using the appropriate voice qualities (pace, tone etc.)

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least three voice qualities (pace, tone, volume) that make speech clear and pleasant to listen to.
Compare a clear, fluent speech with an unclear one and state at least two differences between them.
Explain why speaking clearly and at a good pace matters when talking to an audience.
Deliver a short dialogue or speech of 3 to 5 sentences using an appropriate pace and tone that the class can hear and follow.
Give one piece of constructive feedback to a classmate about their pace or tone after a presentation.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Oral Language (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Presentation (1.10)
Content standard: B5.1.10.2 - Demonstrate the ability to communicate with accurate pronunciation and appropriate intonation
Indicator: B5.1.10.2.1 - Speak audibly and coherently, using the appropriate voice qualities (pace, tone etc.)
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 9 (Week 9 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 4-6), 2019, p. 87
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Have learners listen to a conversation or speech in which the speaker speaks fluently and clearly and another audio where the speech is neither clear nor fluent.
- Discuss the differences and ask learners to tell the importance of clear speech.
- Create situations for learners to engage in dialogue (a pair at a time) or speech delivery.
- Encourage them to maintain a good pace and tone.
- Invite comments from the class after each delivery.