Instructive speech

Instructive speech

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Overview
Using this Resource
Connecting to the Curriculum
Marking Student Responses

This task is about preparing and giving an 'instructive' speech.

Prepare a speech to present to the class. In your speech, explain the steps needed to develop a skill or complete a task.

Instruct means, "To teach, train, educate with knowledge, in a logical way". (Source: Random House Dictionary, 2001)


 

  • You may use presentation software or visual aids to help you present your speech.
  • Write the main ideas on a cue card or into the presentation software.
  • Do not write out your whole speech.
  • Your teacher will tell you how long your speech needs to be.
  • Select a topic from the list below.

Topics

  • How to make a lei. 
  • How to drum Kuki Airani style. 
  • How to perform a sāsā (or another dance). 
  • How to make sushi.
  • How to dribble a basketball (or do any sports skill).
  • How to be a great friend.
  • How to make a good video for uploading onto social media.
Task administration: 
  • Decide on the length of the speech before students begin planning.
  • Assessment scoring guides A, B, and C are all suitable for this task.
  • The choice of guide will depend on the type of assessment required.
Level:
5
Curriculum info: 
English, Creating meaning, Speaking
Keywords: 
prepared speech, teacher rating, peer-assessment
Description of 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.
Answers/responses: 
The following Oral Language Assessment Guides – Speaking, can be used with this resource.
Click for more information about the Oral Language Assessment Guides – Speaking.