When listening and talking with others for different purposes, I can: communicate information, ideas or opinions, explain processes, concepts or ideas, identify issues raised, summarise findings or draw conclusions. LIT 3-09a I can independently select ideas and relevant information for different purposes, organise essential information or ideas and any supporting detail in a logical order, and use suitable vocabulary to communicate effectively with my audience. LIT 3-06a / LIT 4-06a I am developing confidence when engaging with others within and beyond my place of learning. I can communicate in a clear, expressive way and I am learning to select and organise resources independently. LIT 2-10a / LIT 3-10a

Learning Intentions: By the end of this session I will be able to understand how to deliver a successful talk. Success Criteria o I MUST have knowledge of most of the key aspects of an effective talk. o I SHOULD be able to apply these skills to my own talk.

Create a mind-map on your white board listing some of the key things that should be contained in a good talk. What does a good talk look/sound like?

You need to grab your audience’s attention and make them want to listen. Many inexperienced speakers begin their talk by: Introducing themselves. Introducing the purpose of their talk.

There are different kinds of talk openings. o Here are some examples of ways to start your talk: A relevant question. Introduce a character. Introduce the problem. Introduce an interesting or unusual fact. An appropriate quotation.

“Have you ever wanted to see your favourite band live in concert? Would you do absolutely anything to get that chance? Well, I once felt that way, and I certainly took some chances.”

The end of a talk is very important because you need to draw it to a close, and make it a satisfying ending for your listeners. Many inexperienced speakers end their talk by: o Telling their audience that they have finished. o Tailing off by repeating what they have already said.

There are different kinds of conclusions and this unit will help you decide what kind is best for you. o Here are a number of ways to end your talk: Using a question to leave the audience thinking. Using a relevant quotation to sum up. Using humour to end on an up-beat note. Reflecting on the incident Reflecting on the interesting or unusual facts.

“ The concert was brilliant; I saw my hero on stage, and I screamed so much I was hoarse for a week. But sometimes getting what you want means you have to make some sacrifices. So, that is why I urge you not to do what I did. Instead, ask yourself: ‘Would I really take any chance?’.”

There are a whole range of techniques that a good speaker will employ. We are going to focus on one technique today: Pace and Intonation

Delivery of your talk, using pace and intonation is one of the best ways to highlight your important points. It’s not just what you say but how you say it. Ferris Bueller

On the other hand, speakers who use a variety of pace and intonation, not only make their speech more interesting but also more convincing. SLOW DOWN SPEED UP LOUDER LOWER