a group of people watching and listening to a presentation or performance

the aim, point or reason behind giving a presentation

skills used when talking to an audience, like making eye contact, using expression, using gestures and having confident body language

Presenting effectively

English

In this unit, pupils practise speaking and listening skills to turn take, agree and disagree respectfully and share opinions about the transition of leaving primary school to go to secondary school. Pupils develop their ability to listen without judgement to their peers' opinions and feelings.

Talking transitions

a group of people who watch and actively listen to something

Which of these is the best definition of an **audience** for a presentation? 

True or false? There is only one type of presentation.

to scare the new students before they start at secondary school

to set the first piece of homework for the new Year 7 students

to inform the students about what values are most important for the school

What would the purpose of a presentation given to new Year 7 students about a school's values be?

Fill in the blanks in the following sentence with the best options: 'It is best to __________ a presentation in a __________, __________ order.' 

True or false? We have lots of different presentation skills that we can use, practise and develop.

vary pace and pitch, set the volume, emphasise key words or sentences

stand strong, use gestures, move a bit, use facial expressions

say who you are and why you're speaking, tell a short story to connect

Match each of these presentation skills to the appropriate examples of how to best practise them.

"That's interesting. I'm not sure I agree. Let me tell you why."

"You have no idea what you're talking about - you've never experienced it."

Which of these would be an appropriate response for Lucas to use when he **disagrees** with Sofia?

Which of the following is the best definition of **conflict**?

True or false? To resolve a conflict, I should just change what I think immediately.

making eye contact when you are speaking to them

talking about yourself without asking them anything

asking them some questions to get to know them a bit

Which of these would be good ways to try to enjoy a social situation with some new people in your form at secondary school?

Would you agree or disagree with someone who said this at the start of Year 7? "I don't care about learning any new maths because computers are going to do all the stuff we would've learnt for us."

to have a different opinion, belief or viewpoint from someone else

to share an opinion, belief or viewpoint with someone else

to copy someone else's opinion because you like them

Which of the following is the best definition of 'to agree'?

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