Lesson video

Hi everyone.

My name is Ms. Voyle, and welcome to today's lesson.

I am super excited to teach you this lesson all about presenting.

For this lesson, you are going to be presenting your most recent section of narrative writing based on The Borrowers.

Pause the video and to make sure you have your writing with you now.

Great.

Now, I know you have your writing with you.

During this lesson, you'll need to be listening and looking carefully and there will also be some tasks where you need somebody to talk to.

I hope you are feeling excited and ready to learn.

Let's get started.

The learning outcome for today's lesson is: I can present a section of the buildup of The Borrowers.

Here are the key words for today's lesson.

Let's practise saying them.

My turn.

Your turn.

Presenting, projection, pace, body language, tone.

Great job.

Well done.

Let's take a look at their definitions.

Presenting is the act of verbally sharing something with an audience.

Projection means using our voice to speak powerfully and clearly.

Pace refers to the speed or rhythm at which we speak.

Body language is how we use movements and gestures to communicate meaning and feelings.

And tone refers to the pitch of our voice and how this is used to convey a message appropriately.

There are two parts to today's lesson.

In the first part, we will be preparing to present, and in the second part you will be presenting a section of narrative writing.

So let's begin with preparing to present.

In today's lesson, you are going to be presenting the most recent section of your narrative writing based on The Borrowers.

You wrote a section from the build-up.

This section conveys an atmosphere of suspense and excitement.

For an oral presentation, we need to consider the following: Volume and projection, this refers to the quantity or power of sound.

Pace, this is the speed at which we speak.

Diction, this is the pronunciation of words clearly.

Eye contact, this means looking into the eyes of the audience.

Body language, this refers to the use of movement and gestures to communicate.

And tone and intonation, this refers to the pitch of a voice and variation used to differentiate and emphasise.

Our volume and level of projection should be powerful and clear when presenting.

Projection is very important because our audience needs to be able to heal what we are saying.

The level of projection we use depends on the space we are speaking in and the size of the audience within it.

When projecting our voices, we need to use deep breaths and use the muscles in our stomachs to help us speak so the audience can hear us.

Projecting our voice is not the same as shouting.

Let's check your understanding.

Projection involves: A, using the stomach muscles when speaking.

B, shouting.

C, speaking in a high pitched voice.

D, taking deep breaths before speaking.

Pause the video and select the correct answers.

The answers are A and D.

Well done.

Projection involves using the stomach muscles when speaking and taking deep breaths before speaking.

Pace refers to the speed at which we speak.

Presenting at an appropriate pace is crucial for ensuring the audience remain engaged and understand us.

If we speak too quickly, our audience may not be able to clearly hear what we are saying.

If we speak too slowly, our audience may lose interest.

Successful presenters speak at a slow, clear pace so that everyone can hear them.

Changes in pace can also convey greater meaning to the audience.

It is important to note that when presenting a narrative, your pace may change at certain points.

For example, a faster pace might be used to build suspense.

Diction involves pronouncing words clearly.

Diction is very important because our audience needs to be able to understand what we are saying.

When speaking with clear diction, we take our time to pronounce our words carefully.

Clear diction is important throughout presenting, but is particularly important for big or difficult words.

You can practise saying these first.

Let's check your understanding.

Speaking at an appropriate pace and with clear diction is important because: A, it helps the audience understand the words we are saying.

B, changes in pace can convey greater meaning to the audience.

C, it helps to make the audience like us.

Pause the video and select the correct answers.

The answers are A and B.

Well done.

Speaking at an appropriate pace and with clear diction is important because it helps the audience understand the words we are saying and changes in pace can convey greater meaning to the audience.

Eye contact and body language are very important because they help us connect with our audience and convey meaning.

Making eye contact involves looking into the eyes of the people in our audience.

This allows the audience to feel connected to us.

This is a key technique for engaging the audience, which helps to ensure they are invested in the plot of a narrative.

Body language refers to how we use our movements and gestures to communicate meaning or feelings.

Your body language may change depending on the atmosphere and events at each point in a narrative.

You may use relaxed body language with big expressions when describing Arrietty's freedom and joy.

The tense body language with smaller movements when describing Arrietty's fear.

Let's check your understanding.

True or false? Eye contact and body language are important when presenting a narrative.

Pause the video and select your answer.

That is true.

Well done.

Now it's time to justify your answer.

A, eye contact helps us connect with the entire audience and body language changes to convey the appropriate meaning.

Or B, eye contact involves looking directly at one person and our body language should remain the same throughout.

Pause the video and select the correct justification.

The answer is A.

Well done.

Eye contact will help you connect with the entire audience and you can use changes in body language to convey the appropriate meaning.

A varied use of tone and intonation can also help us to convey greater meaning when presenting a narrative.

Tone refers to the pitch of our voice.

It is important to use a tone which matches the atmosphere and conveys character's emotions.

Your tone will need to be light and cheery to convey Arrietty's initial freedom and joy.

Be more tense when conveying danger and fear.

Intonation refers to variation in pitch through the rise and fall of a person's voice.

This can be used to communicate meaning and emphasis.

You may use a rise in intonation for an exclamation or discovery.

For example, it was an eye! Let's check your understanding.

Why is tone and intonation important when presenting a narrative? A, it is important to use a tone that conveys the right atmosphere.

B, your tone and intonation helps the audience understand you.

C, it can be used to communicate meaning and emphasis.

D, it makes the presentation funny for the audience.

Pause the video and select the correct answers.

The answers are A and C.

Well done.

Tone and intonation are important when presenting a narrative because it's important to use a tone that conveys the right atmosphere and it can be used to communicate meaning and emphasis.

It's now time for your first task.

Match the key aspects of successful oral presentation to their impact.

I will read these to you.

For the key aspects of successful oral presentation we have: Volume and projection, pace and diction, eye contact and body language, and tone and intonation.

For the impacts we have appropriate speed and pronunciation ensures understanding and conveys greater meaning.

Looking the audience in the eye supports connection and the presenter's movements and expressions change to convey the atmosphere.

Changes in pitch to match the atmosphere and events helps to convey characters emotions.

And speaking powerfully ensures all of the audience can hear us.

Pause the video and match these now.

Welcome back.

Let's take a look at the answers together.

So volume and projection, speaking powerfully ensures all of the audience can hear us.

Pace and diction, appropriate speed and pronunciation ensures understanding and conveys greater meaning.

Eye contact and body language, looking the audience in the eye supports connection and the presenter's movements and expressions change to convey the atmosphere.

And tone and intonation, changes in pitch to match the atmosphere and events helps to convey characters' emotions.

Well done for demonstrating your understanding of the different aspects of successful oral presentation and the impact that each of these has.

It's now time for the most exciting part of the lesson where you are going to be presenting a section of your own narrative writing.

When presenting, it is crucial to consider the purpose.

The purpose impacts the way in which we present.

You are presenting a section of narrative writing from the buildup of The Borrowers.

The purpose of the buildup is to build action and suspense.

Suspense is when you are feeling anxious or excited about what may happen.

Let's check your understanding.

What will be your key focus when presenting your narrative writing? A, making the audience laugh.

B, building suspense for the audience.

C, making sure the audience knows how the story will end.

Pause the video and select the correct answer.

The answer is B, well done.

The key focus when presenting your narrative writing will be to build suspense for the audience.

Because your narrative writing is based on a section of the buildup.

We are going to focus on the following key elements to build suspense when presenting.

Pace, this means the speed at which we speak.

Body language, this is how we use our movements and gestures to communicate meaning or feelings.

And tone, this is the pitch of our voice.

Let's consider the first key moment.

Arrietty is experiencing joy and freedom exploring the outdoors.

What kind of pace, body language, and tone would you use when describing this key moment? Pause the video and discuss with your partner.

You had some great ideas about how to present this part of the narrative in a way that conveys the peaceful atmosphere.

You should use a normal pace, conveying a relaxed and happy atmosphere.

You should have open and expressive body language that conveys Arrietty's freedom and joy.

And you should use a cheery and warm tone that conveys Arrietty's positive emotions.

Let's take a look at the next key moment.

Arrietty is concerned when she spots something strange and she tries to determine what it is.

What kind of pace, body language, and tone would you use when describing this key moment? Pause the video and discuss with your partner.

Well done for discussing how your presentation might shift slightly when moving on to this key moment in the narrative.

You would use a slower pace and pauses to create suspense around what she has seen.

You would use less body language, more stillness to convey Arrietty's concern.

And you would use a cooler tone with some intonation conveying Arrietty's confusion.

All of these methods for presentation will help you convey that concerning atmosphere.

Let's take a look at the final key moment.

Arrietty is terrified when she realises it is the eye of a human being.

What kind of pace, body language, and tone would you use when describing this key moment? Pause the video and discuss with your partner.

Well done.

You had great ideas about how to convey the intensity of emotions at this point.

So the pace will definitely increase.

To convey Arrietty's panicked emotions.

You will use body language that conveys Arrietty's stillness and her panicked expression.

And you can use a serious and shaken tone that conveys Arrietty's fear.

Let's check your understanding.

Match the key moment to the appropriate way to present it.

I will read these to you.

The key moments are: A, Arrietty is experiencing joy and freedom exploring outdoors.

B, Arrietty is concerned when she spots something strange and she tries to determine what it is.

And C, Arrietty is terrified when she realises it is the eye of a human being.

For the appropriate way to present it, we have faster pace, panicked expression, serious tone, slower pace, pauses, more stillness, cooler tone, and normal pace, open body language and warm tone.

Pause the video and match the key moment to the appropriate way to present it now.

Let's take a look at the answers together.

For A, Arrietty is experiencing joy and freedom exploring outdoors.

You would present this key moment in a normal pace with open body language and warm tone.

For B, Arrietty is concerned when she spots something strange and she tries to determine what it is.

You would present this part in a slower pace, using pauses, more stillness with your body language and a cooler tone.

And for C, Arrietty is terrified when she realises it is the eye of a human being.

For this part, you would use a faster pace with a panicked expression and a serious tone.

The different ways in which you present each part of the narrative convey greater meaning.

Well done for demonstrating your understanding of the appropriate way to present each part of your narrative writing.

It's now time for your task.

Practise and then present your narrative writing.

You could present this to an adult, a partner, or a bigger group.

Consider all elements of successful presentation, but to particularly focus on the following: Can you use changes in pace to help build suspense? For example, taking a pause after rhetorical questions and speeding up as emotions intensify.

Can you use body language to reflect the atmosphere? For example, relaxed and animated at at first, then gradually more tense and restricted in your body language.

And can you use tone to convey Arrietty's emotions? You will want to use a pitch that conveys freedom and joy, but then this should shift to one of concern and fear afterwards.

Pause the video to do the task now.

I hope you really enjoy presenting your narrative writing.

Welcome back.

I loved hearing you present your narrative writing.

It's now time for you to pause and reflect.

Did you use changes in pace to convey the shift in atmosphere and build suspense? Did you use a range of body language and facial expressions to convey Arrietty's different emotions? Did you use variation in your tone to convey the changes in atmosphere and emotions? And did you enjoy presenting your narrative writing? Would you do anything differently? Pause the video and reflect on these questions now.

You can discuss them with a partner and consider what you might want to do differently next time.

Also, remember to praise yourself for what you did well.

Well done for reflecting on your presentation.

I am sure you did a fantastic job at identifying and celebrating your strengths and also identifying any areas you would want to improve on next time.

We've now come to the end of our lessons, so let's go over a summary together.

A range of skills are involved in presenting to ensure that the audience are engaged and understand you.

Building suspense for the audience is the main purpose when presenting a section of a narrative buildup.

Eye contact, projection and diction are important for ensuring the audience can hear and understand you.

Pace, body language and tone are crucial for conveying the atmosphere and a character's emotions in a narrative.

And pace, body language and tone can be altered in different ways to support the building of suspense.

Well done again for your hard work in today's lesson presenting your narrative writing.

I have loved teaching you this lesson.