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Work Sample : Lesley

Activity : Oral presentations

    Oral presentations - Lesley : Grade Commentary

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Lesley has demonstrated extensive knowledge and understanding of the content, and a very high level of competence in oral presentation skills. Clear and detailed arguments have been used in this well-structured and well-researched presentation. Lesley has communicated her ideas confidently and articulately, using emphasis, pause and repetition for effect. Relevant technical language has been used to justify the viewpoint presented. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade A standard at the end of Stage 2.

Grade A

The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has achieved a very high level of competence in the processes and skills and can apply these skills to new situations.

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Foundation Statement strands

The following strands are covered in this activity:

  • Talking and Listening
    Students communicate proficiently ideas and information in classroom, school and social situations for a range of purposes. They explore a range of roles when interacting in pairs and groups, using various listening strategies to gather general ideas from conversations, reports or spoken presentations. Students identify the effect of purpose and audience on spoken texts and they shape and present ideas accordingly. They identify common organisational patterns and language features of predictable spoken texts.
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