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Study Guide G04 ~ English Home Language
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How to take notes Read through any questions you have to answer before listening. This way you will know what to listen for. Only write down important points, do not write full sentences. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Listen to the questions the facilitator reads and then listen to the story from Activity 1 again. Take notes. Write the numbers 1 – 10 in the margin in your exercise book. Answer the questions as they are read to you. Write only the letter of the correct answer. Hand in your answers for assessment. You will now tell your own story about something that happened with your family and/or friends. Before you prepare/plan your story, discuss these storytelling hints. How to tell a good story
Content The content of the story must be interesting and the events must be told in the correct sequence. Grab the audience’s attention from the start. Prepare properly and practise the story aloud before presenting it.
Language Use words such as first, then, next, later, this will help the audience to follow the story. Use words that the audience can easily understand. However, this does not mean that slang is acceptable. Speaking Speak clearly and pronounce all the words properly. Do not speak too fast. Vary the pitch of your voice: let it rise and fall the way it would in daily conversation.
Body language Look interested in what you are saying. Make eye contact with the audience, this will make them feel as if you are speaking directly to them. Stand up straight, do not lean against anything or slouch. Do not touch your face and avoid too many hand gestures. 5.
Tell your story.
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