1. Croeso Yr 7 Welcome Yr 7 SKILLS

3. Key Skills Thinking Skills There are many types of skills which you will develop throughout your school life and beyond....

7. PART 1 - Communication SECTION A- The most obvious part of communication is the ability to SPEAK. but remember - you are still developing your skills - don't expect to be like Gordon Brown!!

8. Pupil Task 1 Your first task is too: Ta lk about yourself for............ 5 secs.

9. Pupil Task 2 Your second task is too: Ta lk about the environment for............ 5 secs.

10. Pupil Task 3 Your next task is too: Ta lk about the 'Credit Crunch' for............ 5 secs.

11. Pupil Task 4 Your fourth task is going to be different! Yo u will now be required to think of a TOPIC to talk about for each of the following scenarios...................................

12. Talking to a group of OAP's in an elderly persons home. What topic will you choose to talk about and WHY??

13. Interviewing a man who lives in a dessert! What topic will you choose to talk about and WHY??

14. Pupil Task 5 SECTION C - Another important aspect of communication is the ability to ASK QUESTIONS. YOUR NEXT TASK IS TO THINK OF 5 QUESTIONS FOR THE PREVIOUS TWO SCENARIOS. write your questions in your books.

15. REFLECTION

16. Reflection "5 of the Best" Ho w did you find those 3 sections of work? 1. Which part did you enjoy most? 2. Which part was the easiest? 3. Which part was the hardest for you? 4. Which part was the most nerve racking? 5. If you could do it all again what would you do differently

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