Talk to Teach

Dear parents and students,

In Week 5, students will undertake a speaking and listening task that requires some preparation at home (nothing too arduous). Students will also be given time in class to prepare. Please read the task below carefully.

Talk to Teach

This term, we will be focusing on giving and following clear oral instructions. As part of our Speaking and Listening activities, students will give a short (5 min) “Talk to Teach” presentation. Your child will teach the class how to make something simple.  They will need to bring in the item they have already made, and then physically demonstrate and explain how to make a second one of the same item, showing each step of the process.  

Some ideas are as follows:

· Teach a craft:  a card, mosaic, cartoon drawing, plasticine object, bead necklace, ‘Beado’ creation, easy ‘Lego’ creation, easy ‘KINEX’ creation, easy ‘MOBILO’ creation, very simple origami, cardboard box creation, egg-carton creation…etc.

·  Teach a simple cooking creation, eg. icing biscuits, making a funny face sandwich, a fruit kebab…

· Teach a special talent you have.

·   Teach another language that you know.

It is important that the item being made is very simple so that your child will be confident to teach the class without the use of notes. We will discuss this in class beforehand.

This task is to be presented at the end of Week 5 of this term. 

Please mark this date on your calendar at home, and help to remind your child to be prepared for their talks. If you require further information do not hesitate to ask.

Kind regards,

Ms Agathangelou