Copyright, 1999 © Matt Sellen, Mintlaw Academy. Individual Talk S2 My Family MUM DAD BROTHERS SISTERS GRANDPARENTS UNCLES / AUNTS

Brainstorming Exercise - Group Work Make a list of the positive qualities which make up an ideal family.Make a list of the positive qualities which make up an ideal family. For example: Loyalty Sharing attitude

Task To produce an individual talk describing some or all of the different members of your family in which:To produce an individual talk describing some or all of the different members of your family in which: 1you give your audience a clear and detailed account of at least one individual member of your family 2you describe your feelings about at least one individual member of your family

Key Points To Remember your talk should last for at least two minutesyour talk should last for at least two minutes you will give your talks in pairs in front of either a class teacher or a video camerayou will give your talks in pairs in front of either a class teacher or a video camera you will be given a Grade for your talk which will go onto your S2 reportyou will be given a Grade for your talk which will go onto your S2 report

Getting Started

PLAN OpeningOpening Main SectionsMain Sections ConclusionConclusion Use of Props?Use of Props?

Opening: Give a brief introduction to your topic… Briefly and clearly introduce: the importance of having a familythe importance of having a family each different member of your familyeach different member of your family

the place where you and your family live the members of your family which you are going to focus on in your talk

Main Sections: Give more detail Give an account of the main members of your familyGive an account of the main members of your family Describe a particular member of your family in more detailDescribe a particular member of your family in more detail Describe your family homeDescribe your family home Describe an incident to do with your family which stands out in your memoryDescribe an incident to do with your family which stands out in your memory Give a clear indication of the way you feel about different members of your familyGive a clear indication of the way you feel about different members of your family

Give an account of the main members of your family Mention each of the following aspects: the names and ages of each member of your familythe names and ages of each member of your family how each person is related to youhow each person is related to you each person’s appearanceeach person’s appearance what they do (work, school, etc.)what they do (work, school, etc.) what their interests arewhat their interests are

Describe a particular member of your family in more detail Mention each of the following aspects in detail: his or her appearancehis or her appearance what he or she does (work, school, etc.)what he or she does (work, school, etc.) what his or her interests arewhat his or her interests are why you have chosen to talk about this particular member of your familywhy you have chosen to talk about this particular member of your family

Describe your family home Describe a typical day in your home.Describe a typical day in your home. Describe the kind of household chores which different members of the family do.Describe the kind of household chores which different members of the family do. Do you share a room or do you have your own room? In either case, say how you feel about this.Do you share a room or do you have your own room? In either case, say how you feel about this.

Describe a particular incident to do with your family which stands out in your memoryDescribe a particular incident to do with your family which stands out in your memory Describe when and where this took placeDescribe when and where this took place Give an account of what happenedGive an account of what happened Say who else was involved and how/whySay who else was involved and how/why Describe how you felt about what happenedDescribe how you felt about what happened Say why this stands out in your memorySay why this stands out in your memory

Give a clear indication of the way you feel about different members of your family For example: Who do you admire and why?Who do you admire and why? Who do you feel closest to and why?Who do you feel closest to and why? Is there anything you would ever want to change about your family?Is there anything you would ever want to change about your family?

Close - Conclusion You need to make clear to your audience that you have reached the end of your talkYou need to make clear to your audience that you have reached the end of your talk Include the following information...Include the following information...

Describe the qualities which you think every family should have Look back at the notes we made during the brainstorming exercise.Look back at the notes we made during the brainstorming exercise. Which of these qualities do you think your family has and how/when are they shown?Which of these qualities do you think your family has and how/when are they shown?

Tips for a successful talk Make cue cardsMake cue cards Practise carefullyPractise carefully Avoid over-using your notes/cue cardsAvoid over-using your notes/cue cards Look at your audienceLook at your audience Speak clearly and at a steady paceSpeak clearly and at a steady pace Vary your tone of voiceVary your tone of voice