The assessment context is a prepared speech of introduction. The time limit is 1 minute and a content checklist is provided. Assessment guides B and C are suitable for this task.
The language of debating is assessed as students provide explanations of emotional argument, limited example, empathy, empty argument, rebuttal, refutation, and irrelevant conclusion.
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.
This resource assesses knowledge of speaking techniques and students answer questions on the speech opening, control of audience, speech notes, and closing of speech.
Student read an extract from a speech that contains examples of a rhetorical question, exaggeration, understatement, allusion, and contrast. Using the examples from the speech to help them, students write a definition of each language feature..
The assessment context is a prepared 'thank you' speech. The time limit is one minute and a content checklist is provided. Oral Language Assessment Guide C is suitable for this task.
Students prepare an oral book review. The assessment focus is on the ability to summarise, read fluently, and promote the book. Oral Language Assessment Guide C is suitable for this task.
Students provide short written answers to questions on the advantages and disadvantages of interviews as source material. They then practise writing effective interview questions.
This task assesses a formal debate. A list of general topics is provided. For topics on school and teenage life, see resources Debating I and Debating II. ARB scoring guides D, E and F 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.
This resource is for the assessment of team debating. Topics on the themes of school and teenage life are provided. Oral Language Assessment Guides E and F 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.