What to do/ What not to do Year 7: ESB What to do/ What not to do

ESB: When is it? Thursday 17th November Between 9am and 4pm

ESB: What do I have to do? Talk for four minutes on a subject of your choice (40%) Memorise a poem or monologue and introduce it, explaining why you’ve chosen it (20%) Read an extract from a book and explain why you chose it (20%) Ask and answer questions (20%)

Your deadlines By the end of Arts Week you will have chosen your poem/ monologue and the topic for your talk. By the end of half term you will have made your board/ PP presentation and you will be ready to practise your talk.

ESB: How will we help you? Practice Target-setting Encouragement

ESB: what do I need to do now? Choose your topic Choose a poem or monologue Choose a book Think about questions

Dear Mum While you were out, A cup went and broke itself on purpose. A crack appeared in that old blue vase your Great Granddad Got from Mr Ming. Somehow Mum, without me even turning on the tap The sink mysteriously overflowed. A strange jam stain about the size of my hand, Suddenly appeared on the kitchen wall. I don't think we'll ever discover exactly how the cat Managed to turn on the washing machine (Specially from the inside) Or how Sis's pet rabbit went and mistook The waste-disposal unit for a burrow. I can tell you, I was really scared when, as if by magic, A series of muddy footprints appeared on your new white carpet. Also, I know the canary looks grubby, But it took ages and ages Getting it out the vacuum cleaner.   I was being good (honest) But I think the house is haunted so, Knowing you are going to have a fit, I've gone over to Gran's to lie low for a bit.

DEATH, be not proud, though some have called thee Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so: For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow Die not, poor Death; nor yet canst thou kill me. From Rest and Sleep, which but thy picture be, Much pleasure, then from thee much more must flow; And soonest our best men with thee do go-- Rest of their bones and souls' delivery! Thou'rt slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men, And dost with poison, war, and sickness dwell; And poppy or charms can make us sleep as well And better than thy stroke. Why swell'st thou then?    One short sleep past, we wake eternally,    And Death shall be no more: Death, thou shalt die! John Donne

Where to look for poems Mrs Booth – folder in library Mrs Macdonald – monologues www.poemhunter.com – but must also be in print Poetry books in library Poetry books at home

Suitable poems/ monologues Must be long enough – 15 lines minimum Must be in print (published in a book) Must be challenging enough for Senior Grade 1 – best to avoid ‘funny’ poems

Suggested topics for talks A hobby or a sport A period from history A personal family story An author, musician or artist An animal

ESB: What are the examiners looking for? Organisation Clear start and finish Research and interest Good pace, phrasing, dynamics Vocal and facial expression Eye contact and body language

ESB: recap When is ESB? What four things do you have to do? What will we be doing to help you? What do you need to do now? What will you be doing over half term? What are the examiners looking for?