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Participating in oral presentations Academic Communication for Advanced Secondary Schools

Exercise 3�4

Reflect on peer group, siblings or neighbourhood gatherings you take place in and
take note of the following:
1. How do you meet?
2. Where do you meet?
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3. Who organises the meetings?
4. Do you have specific gathering agenda?
5. How do you conduct discussions?
6. Are there formal opening and closing?
7. Do you take record of proceedings?

Activity 3�5

Participate in an informal gathering/meeting in the classroom and run a 10-minute
conversation in English.

Exercise 3�5
1. How do peer group and neighbourhood gatherings impact the lives of youths
in your area?
2. Consider all the informal gatherings you attend and explain what attracts you
to such gatherings.

Making a speech

A speech is a formal piece of writing delivered verbally to an audience at a particular
event. Speeches are delivered face to face, although, with the development of Information
Communications and Technology (ICT), speeches may be delivered virtually. Regardless of
the mode of delivery, speech-making involves the speaker, the message and the audience.
In addition, the speech’s setting (context, occasion) and purpose are equally important.
Many speeches are written so that they can be read out on certain occasions. Probably,
that is why people do not ‘speak’ speeches but read them out to audiences. Since speeches
are meant to be heard and understood by audiences, they should be prepared in simple
language, with proper grammatical constructions and no ambiguity. Today, some people
specialise in preparing speeches. Other people prefer to speak directly to the audience to
engage and interact with them better. They use written speech just as a reminder.

Exercise 3�6
1. Mention at least three famous speeches you know.
2. Who delivered the speeches?
3. Describe briefly what the speeches were about and where they were delivered.

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