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4.1.1 Public speaking – Impromptu speech

Indigenous Languages · Grade 8 · 2 lessons in the design

What this covers

  • Non-verbal cues in a safety talk: gestures, facial expression, movement
  • Presenting a short impromptu talk on school safety in the indigenous language
  • Theme vocabulary: safe, school, rules, emergency, precaution, fire, teacher on duty, bully, care, laboratory

What you will be able to do

  • identify the non-verbal cues in communication
  • present a short talk on the theme using appropriate non-verbal cues for effective communication
  • recognise the value of non-verbal cues in enhancing communication

Key questions

“How do non-verbal cues enhance understanding?”

“Why is it important to follow the appropriate steps of first aid in case of an accident?”

Lessons

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  1. Non-verbal cues in a school-safety talk
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Name gestures, face and movement from a safety story, then show one cue that matches a safety sentence in your language.
  2. A one-minute impromptu talk on school safety
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Plan in your head, then present a short safety talk with matching cues, including who to call for first help.