Learning objective
Use spoken language choices to explain, argue, narrate or inform clearly.
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Flashcards
7
Questions
Topic
Presenting and responding
Subtopic
Preparing a spoken presentation
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Short explanation
Use spoken language choices to explain, argue, narrate or inform clearly. This objective is about spoken mode choice: students need to match speech choices to whether the talk explains, argues, narrates or informs. Its distinctive vocabulary is explain, argue, narrate, inform, mode, rhetoric, direct-address, clarity, style, purpose. These words keep the revision task separate from neighbouring spoken-language objectives. Evidence of success comes from rhetorical choice, mode, tone, direct address, sequencing and clarity; the common trap is using the same speaking style for every purpose. Take one idea and rehearse it once as explanation, once as argument and once as narrative. In Preparing a spoken presentation, finish by checking that the answer still suits Presenting and responding and the AQA GCSE English Language spoken endorsement.
Key concepts
Why it matters
This objective helps connect Preparing a spoken presentation to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for Presenting and responding.
Common mistakes
1 linked- spoken: summary instead of analysis: Correct this by selecting a brief detail, explaining its effect, and linking the point back to "Use spoken language choices to explain, argue, narrate or inform clearly."
Revision tools
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Flashcards5 linked cards
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Practice Questions7 linked questions
Question 1 of 7
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Revision notestopic notes
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Open revision notesRelated learning objectives
- AO7: choose and shape a specific topic for a formal spoken presentation.
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- Organise a spoken presentation with a clear opening, development and conclusion.
Preparing a spoken presentation
- Select content and examples that suit the audience and purpose.
Preparing a spoken presentation
- Prepare notes or prompts that support delivery without replacing spoken communication.
Preparing a spoken presentation
- Keep the presentation focused and appropriate for the assessment context.
Preparing a spoken presentation
