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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

Students deliver an impromptu speech from a range of topics. Assessment 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.

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 talk on a personal experience, interest, or activity.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.