Speaking and Listening Tasks

News will continue this term with students being asked to speak to
the class on a nominated or free choice topic. They may bring an
object or a picture of something related to the given topic, to
support their news. Occasional power point presentations are
acceptable, as long as the main focus is the ORAL presentation.

It is preferable that students do not READ from notes. However, if

needed, they may bring written points to refer to.

The aim of this aspect of homework is to develop students capacity

for:
*looking at their audience as they speak
* speaking in a clear and audible voice
* delivering an oral presentation fluently using connected sentences
*explaining their personal opinions, preferences and ideas
* maintaining audience interest.

Our main focus this term is a science unit on Living Things. Many of the
speaking topics will be linked to this focus and form an integral part of our
class learning.
Thank you for your support in assisting your child with these tasks.

Topics
Week 1- April 21 24: My Holiday Tell the class about a holiday activity that
you enjoyed.

Week 2- April 27 May1: 3D Object: choose a 3D object from home. You are
going to keep it hidden while describing it to the class ( suggestions look in the
kitchen pantry, bathroom etc. You will need to tell us about the shape eg
cylinder; the colour, the texture/feel; purpose what the object is used for)

Week 3 May 4 8: A Living Thing: Choose a living thing to talk to the class
about. It may be animal or plant, wild or domesticated. What are the special
attributes of this living thing? What do you like about it?

Week 4- May 11 15: Free choice

Week 5- May 18 22: PROJECT : A Place for Living Things

Choose a living thing and design and construct a replica of the place where this
animal / plant can be found eg beach, back yard, garden, pond, bush. You will
receive an extra note about this task and how we will share our work with
others.

Week 6: May 25 29: Jokes / poem/ song: Entertain the class with something
you enjoy.

Week 7: June 1 5: Working with Living Things: Many people have jobs where
they care for living things, such as gardeners, farmers, zoo-keepers , marine
biologist etc. Tell us about how science knowledge and skills are used in a
particular job that involves working with living things.
Week 8: June 9 12: Free Choice
Week 9: June 15 19: Plant life: Choose a tree or plant to report on to the
class. It can be something local or from elsewhere in the world. Provide a
picture or real-life example and tell us about its features and what it needs to
survive.
Week 10: June 22 26: Free Choice