Speaking Skills in the Homeschool Context.
In speaking, we are engaging with others around us. It is a constant part of our day and in this way, we can enjoy each other's interests, learn more, share,and encourage eachother. It is an essential skill. If we want to develop this skill in our children, what do we really mean? (You can incorporate these reading skills into Individual Learning Programs. Find out more about IPL here. )
Conversations
To engage and interact in informal conversations.
Use eye contact when conversing
Shake hands firmly
Repeat their name
Listen carefully
Answer the telephone and take a message
Follow manners, etiquette, and protocol in social situations
To ask questions.
Re-telling and Oral Training
To orally narrate (re-tell) a story after a reading. Includes sequencing of events, recalling main characters, events and facts, expressing main ideas.
To read aloud.
To recite poetry and Bible passages.
To memorize poetry and Bible passages.
To memorize speeches and famous orations.
Group Discussion
To discuss what was read according to many of the points listed under Reading.
To express ideas, stories, events, experiences, observations and be involved in group discussion.
Speech and Performance
To give short reports and speeches
To create a speech:
To write the speech
Use eye contact and correct body language
Punctuate the points – be deliberate
Gain experience with types of speeches
persuasive,
Expository
Dramatic
Humorous
Impromptu
Apologetics
Debates
Gain platform experience (expository, persuasive)
Analyze famous historical speeches for form and style
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