Speaking
VC2E4LY02 · Literacy · Writing
deliver structured spoken texts to an audience using features of voice
1. Learning goal
Parent-friendly goal:
Deliver a structured spoken text clearly for an audience.
2. What your child needs to know
- A spoken text needs a beginning, middle and ending.
- Voice features include volume, pace, pause, tone and expression.
- The speaker should think about audience and purpose.
3. Simple explanation
A good presentation is organised so listeners can follow it, and spoken clearly enough for the audience to understand.
Speaker Cards
4. Examples
Opening
Today I will explain three ways to save water at school.
Voice
Pause after each key point so listeners can think.
5. Worked example
Prepare a short talk
- Write an opening that tells the topic.
- Choose two or three main points.
- Practise volume, pace and pauses.
- End with a clear final sentence.
6. Common mistakes
- Speaking too quickly.
- Reading every word without looking up.
- Ending suddenly without a closing sentence.
7. Parent teaching tips
- Record a practice presentation and listen back together.
- Praise clear pauses and expression, not just memorising.
8. Quick practice
Name two voice features.
Answer: Volume and pace.
These help the audience hear and follow the talk.
What should the opening of a talk do?
Answer: Introduce the topic.
Listeners need to know what the talk is about.
9. Extension challenge
Prepare a one-minute talk about a favourite place using an opening, two points and a closing sentence.