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The assessment focus is on an informative speech to a small group about a famous historical person. Student directions, a checklist, and scoring guides are included.

Students prepare a 2 to 3 minute speech, to inform, persuade, or entertain. Topics suitable for secondary students are provided. Assessment guides A, B, and C are suitable for this task.

A report about a topic of local, national, or international interest is prepared. The assessment focus is on opinions and information from the media. ARB scoring guides A and B are suitable for this task.

Students prepare a persuasive speech on an issue they have strong opinions about. Features of persuasive speech are outlined. ARB scoring guides A, B, and C are suitable for this task.

Students prepare a 2 to 3 minute speech to inform, persuade, or entertain. A list of topics suitable for Year 7/8 students is provided. Assessment guides A and B are suitable for this task.

A student speaks to another student or a small group about a news article. Two scoring guides are provided.

The context for this oral assessment is an informative speech about a famous person. ARB scoring guides A, B, and C are suitable for this task.

Students prepare a talk on a personal experience, interest, or activity.

This task assess the ability to give a short speech that teaches the audience something new. Scoring guides are provided.

Students prepare a talk for a group or the class about a book. The assessment focus is on both content and delivery. ARB scoring guides A and B are suitable for this task.

Students prepare a 2 to 3 minute speech, to inform, persuade, or entertain. Topics suitable for primary students are provided. Assessment guides B and C are suitable for this task.

Students deliver an impromptu speech from a range of topics. Assessment guides A and B are suitable for this task.

The context is a plea for a 'good cause' or an emotional statement of opinion on a controversial issue. Some topics are provided. The focus is on passion and forceful speaking. Assessment guides A, B and C are suitable for this task.

The assessment focus is on an informative speech to a small group about an historical event. Student directions, a checklist, and scoring guides are included.

Students present an instructive speech to the class or small group. Some topics are provided as examples and scoring guides for teachers are attached.

The context for this oral assessment is an informative speech about a famous historic person. ARB scoring guides A, B, and C are suitable for this task.

Students deliver an impromptu speech from topics that are suitable for secondary school. Assessment guides A, B, and C are suitable for this task.

The context for this oral assessment is an informative speech about a famous person or an historical event. ARB scoring guides A, B, and C are suitable for this task.

Students prepare an instructive speech from a list of topics. The assessment focus is on explaining the logical steps needed to develop a skill or complete a task. ARB scoring guides A, B, and C are suitable for this task.

Retelling a story, myth, or legend is the context for this assessment. Students use pictures, puppets, or other objects to enhance delivery. Oral Language Assessment Guides A, B, and C are suitable for this task.

The assessment focus is on an informative speech to a small group about a famous person. Student directions, a checklist, and scoring guides are included.