Kaupapa Kōrero

1. Review

Review a new product you have purchased or tried (e.g. a new phone, a selfie stick, a new food product). Include your own opinions and the experiences of others in your review.

OR

As part of your course work, you have to been asked to attend an exhibition, show, film, or performance and give a review to your class. You might discuss what the event was, the reasons you attended, summarise the main points and give your personal opinion on the strengths and/or weaknesses of the event.

2. Persuasive speaking

Think about a new club or group you would like to start in your school. Prepare a presentation for assembly. The purpose of your presentation is to give information about your new club or group and to persuade people to join.

OR

The new Principal at your school wants all students to learn Latin as a compulsory language. You have been selected to speak on behalf of the students at a whānau hui to convince the Principal that all students should learn te reo Māori as a compulsory subject. Make sure you voice the opinion of your peers, responding to the information and facts presented by the Principal.

3. My place is best!

Choose your favourite place in the world to live (this could be real or imaginary). Pick a partner who has chosen somewhere different. Have an informal debate, in which you explain, defend, and justify your choice.

You could debate, for example:

• the physical attractions of your rival places

• their leisure and/or cultural amenities

• lifestyle factors

• opportunities

• how your choice of place reflects your personality or values.

4. Recount

Imagine you are a real or imagined character in history involved in a conflict or debate. Explain your views and how they differ from the views of another/others.

5. Choosing to go overseas

You and a friend are thinking about going to live in a different country for a period of time. At present, both of you are undecided about which country to select. With a partner, discuss what you have heard (or read) about different countries. You could include some ot the following in your discussion: schooling (including comparisons with the New Zealand system)

• getting around by public transport

• food and meals

• opportunities for sporting interests

• how people use their leisure time

• things to do and see

• important cultural differences to be aware of.

6. Hauora

Talk about a community health issue

You could, for example, discuss:

• the causes and effects of a health issue you are concerned about

• what improvements would you like to see

• how those improvements might be made

7. An important decision

You and your friend are having a discussion about one of you wanting to leave school part-way through the year. Discuss the pros and cons of this decision.

How you will be assessed

You will be assessed on the quality of your speaking, which includes the way you:

• use language to communicate information, ideas and express and justify opinions

• connect and develop your ideas using explanations, relevant details and examples in a deliberate/well-planned way effectively use language features appropriate to the task

• speak clearly and audibly using natural pronunciation, stress, rhythm, and intonation

• speak confidently without significant pauses

• use some appropriate body language such as eye contact, gestures, movement, or intonation to make your speaking interesting

• use language with accuracy.