Year 1
Weekly Newsletters
Week 3
Topic talks for this term will include impromptu speeches given during class. Others are:
Week 3
Continue improving persuasive speech for the public speaking competition. This can be done by practising in front of a mirror in order to improve eye contact and by using facial mannerisms to engage with the audience. As we have been writing persuasive speeches in class, the children now have a better idea of what is expected both in the writing and the delivering of the speech. Below is an attachment with may be useful.
Week 4
Present speeches
Week 5
Using the feedback provided during last week's presentations, the speeches will be repeated and the best three speeches will be involved in a 'talk off' with Year 2 children.
Stage 'talk off'
Week 7
Emergency Services
Select one emergency service and explain how it helps the community and why it is important.
Week 8
Weather investigation
Investigate the weather in another country. Explain why it is different or similar to the weather in our area.
Week 9
Workers in the Community
Select one community worker and discuss their role in the community.
Week 10
Weather: My favourite season
What is your favourite season? Why is it your favourite?
Last week's photos show a mixture of activities including wet weather, CHIMES, computers, spelling and persuasive speeches.
Regards, Mrs Porter and Miss McNevin