Saturday, November 7, 2009

NZ Speech Assessments

On Tuesday we had our assessments. The Year 3 children sat the introductory badge and the Year 4's sat the elementary badge. Go to the Speech NZ site to have a look at their website at...

http://www.speechnz.co.nz/oralasseaament.htm

Here are our results:
Introductory
Distinction: Polly & Ethan
Highly Commended: Caitlin, Annabel, Jessie, Max S
Commended: Matthew, Shaneil, Avi
Elementary
Distinction: Dara, Max H, Gregor, George
Highly Commended: Grace, Nadia,
Commended: Sam, Jake, Riley, Toby

Congratulations to the other children who did the same work and presented it to the class but did not choose to sit the assessments.

Here are the learning outcomes for the Introductory level

use audible clear speech
establish eye contact with the audience
use a simple structure, which will include an opening and closing statement
hold and show the object so it can be seen by the audience

listen carefully to the questions asked
consider answers before responding
make eye contact with the other person while answering

create a structured scene either from imagination, a topic or centre of interest or an established story, such as a fairy story, myth, reality or script
create characters, using movement and speech
use performance skills to ensure the scene is audience-focused
use costumes, props, sound effects etc. to support the scene

understand the poem and the words used in it
share confidence and enjoyment while speaking the poem
show a developing sensitivity to the poem’s shape, message and mood
speak clearly and audibly
work as a group to present the verse

Here are the learning outcomes for the Elementary level...
Talk
When explaining an activity you have been involved in
describe the activity clearly
arrange the ideas in a logical order
include reference to their personal involvement
When sharing and giving opinions about an experience or event
select and organise key points about an experience or event
base opinions on the facts presented
For either talk, students will also:
develop a creative approach to the delivery of the talk, e.g. opening, choice of vocabulary, language, firm ending
integrate visual aids throughout the talk
deliver an audience-focused talk that is clear and audible
observe the time limit
Discussion Skills
listen carefully to the questions asked
consider answers before responding
make eye contact with the other person while answering
begin to show an understanding of the elements, techniques and conventions of drama
Group Drama
create a structured scene either from imagination, a topic or centre of interest or an established story, such as a fairy story, myth, reality or script
create characters using movement and speech
use performance skills to ensure the scene is audience-focused
use costumes, props, sound effects etc., to support the scene
begin to show an understanding of the elements, techniques and conventions of drama
Group Verse Speaking
understand the poem and the words used in it
share confidence and enjoyment while speaking the poem
speak clearly and audibly
work as a group to present the verse
explore aspects of performance to support the recitation, such as music,
movement, dance or art
Group Storytelling
work in groups to plan and prepare a story for an audience
identify and use some structures and devices for developing stories
demonstrate performance styles to present a story to an audience
Book Discussion
be familiar with the entire book
fiction: understand the plot and characters
non fiction: show an understanding of the information
share ideas about the book clearly using full sentences and eye contact with the Assessor

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