Proverb speech II

Proverb speech II

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This task is about preparing and giving a speech based on a proverb.
  • You will need to explain the proverb and help the class see how they could apply its message to their lives.
  • Use one of the proverbs in the box.
  • Write the main points of your speech on a cue card.

 

Proverbs

Proverbs are like butterflies: some are caught and others fly away.

 
  • Don't keep all your eggs in one basket.
  • An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
  • First come first served.
  • Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
  • The person who makes no mistakes does not usually make anything.
  • A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
  • A drowning person will catch at a straw.
  • A friend in need is a friend indeed.
  • A rolling stone gathers no moss.
  • All that glitters is not gold.
  • Every cloud has a silver lining.
  • Half a loaf is better than none.
  • If the cap fits, wear it.
  • It is easy to be wise after the event.
  • Strike while the iron is hot.
  • Don't count your chickens before they are hatched.
  • Don't burn the candle at both ends.
  • Too many cooks spoil the broth.
  • You cannot have your cake and eat it.
  • You can take a horse to the water but you can't make it drink.
Task administration: 
  • This task has an assessment focus on explaining an idea, using an example and personal opinion.
  • You will need to decide on the length of the speech with students before they start their planning.
  • Assessment scoring guides B and C are suitable for this task.
Level:
3
Curriculum info: 
Description of task: 
Students choose a proverb from a list, then prepare and make a short speech explaining the proverb's message. The assessment focus is on explaining an idea, using an example and personal opinion. ARB scoring guides B and C are suitable for this task.
Answers/responses: 
The following Oral Language Assessment Guide – Speaking can be used with this resource.
Click for more information about the Oral Language Assessment Guides – Speaking.