Year 6 - English
Presenting effectively
Talking transitions
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils practise speaking and listening skills to turn take, agree and disagree respectfully and share opinions about the transition of leaving primary school to go to secondary school. Pupils develop their ability to listen without judgement to their peers' opinions and feelings.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to organise a presentation and engage with an audience when presenting.
Key Notes
- Effective presentations are planned in advance.
- Part of planning a presentation is organising what you are going to say and in what order.
- Vocabulary chosen must be suitable for the presentation's audience and its purpose.
- Engaging with an audience involves grabbing their attention and maintaining it.
- Presentation skills can be learnt, developed and practised.
Vocabulary To Learn
- audience: a group of people watching and listening to a presentation or performance
- purpose: the aim, point or reason behind giving a presentation
- presentation skills: skills used when talking to an audience, like making eye contact, using expression, using gestures and having confident body language
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think that they are either a 'good communicator' or a 'bad communicator'.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Effective presentations are planned in advance. Part of planning a presentation is organising what you are going to say and in what order.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'audience'
a group of people watching and listening to a presentation or performance.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may think that they are either a 'good communicator' or a 'bad communicator'. Correction: Ensure that pupils have a growth mindset when it comes to developing presentation and communication skills. All the presentation skills showcased in this lesson can be practised, including those that pupils feel confident in!
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