1. How confident are you about using the oracy strands? DRAW 4 BLOBS: How confident are you with each of the four strands? 1. Physical 2. Emotional 3. Cognitive 4. Linguistic Justify! Why have you placed yourself in that exact place? Challenge! What could you do to improve? What are the barriers? What is the first action you will take?

2. To evaluate the four oracy strands StrandEvidence e.g...WWWEBI Physical Pitch, tone, pace of voice Gestures Facial expression Emotional Eye contact Sharing the air, taking turns Including others Cognitive Clear arguments Good organisation of points Linguistic Precise language Imagery (Simile,Metaphor)

3. To talk effectively in groups ●Choose a talk protocol. Decide which point to discuss. ●Instigator offer your view: ‘I feel strongly that...’ ●Others probe or run with it or compete: ‘Can you explain…?’ ‘I agree because...’ ‘I disagree because...’ ●Repeat until you can reach an agreement; Summariser concludes: ●‘So we all agree that...’ Talking Points 1. Children should have the vote. 2. It is always wrong to steal. 3. School uniform is pointless. Challenge! Can you already start to improve on the strand that you find most challenging?

4. To talk effectively in groups ●Choose a talk protocol. Decide which point to discuss. ●Instigator offer your view: ‘I feel strongly that...’ ●Others probe or run with it or compete: ‘Can you explain…?’ ‘I agree because...’ ‘I disagree because...’ ●Repeat until you can reach an agreement; Summariser concludes: ●‘So we all agree that...’ Talking Points 1. The internet is a bad thing. 2. It is always wrong to lie. 3. Exams are pointless. Challenge! Can you already start to improve on the strand that you find most challenging?

5. Coaching your partner (WHAT…?) Clarify Explain Probe Provoke Challenge Ask the essential questions Ask subsidiary questions ●What did you mean by…? ●What could you do to…? ●What was the purpose of…? ●What would ensure that…?