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Researching and Presenting

Notes and oral presentation for a Grade/Year 7 or 8 classroom, with reading, subject language, speaking and writing.

Grade/Year 7 & 845–60 minutesPrintable

Teacher lesson: Read the short text aloud and model the first task. Students can plan in a language they know well before speaking or writing in English. Use all twelve panels or adjust the pace for your learners.

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1Reading

A student practises a short presentation about the public library — Illustration: Preparing a presentation.

Before you read:

Look at the title. What do you know about notes and oral presentation? Tell a partner one idea.

The class has ten minutes to prepare a one-minute presentation about a local place. Priya chooses the public library. She writes three headings: location, what people can do there, and why it matters. She finds information in a library leaflet and checks the opening hours on the library’s own notice. Instead of copying full sentences, she writes short notes in her own words. She practises speaking from the notes, looks up between ideas and finishes with a clear final sentence. Her partner listens and asks one question afterwards.

2Vocabulary

Words: heading · notes · presentation

Write a short meaning or example. You may use a language you know well first.

heading –

notes –

presentation –

3Comprehension

4Language Focus

Use these sentence starters. Change the words to fit your idea.

My place is . It is located .

It matters because .

Write one sentence of your own.

5Listen and Note

Listen as your teacher reads the text again. Note two key ideas or facts.

First idea:

Second idea:

Compare your notes with a partner.

6Speaking

Prepare and give a one-minute talk about a place at school. Ask a partner one follow-up question.

Use a sentence starter from panel 4. Ask your partner one follow-up question.

Useful questions: “Could you explain that?” “Why do you think so?”

7Try It

Use this skill: How might you use notes and oral presentation in another lesson or everyday situation? Give one example and explain it to a partner.

Draw a quick plan or write three key words before you speak.

8Writing

Make three headings and two short notes under each for a talk about a place you know.

Plan in a language you know well if it helps. Then write your answer in English.

9Word Study

Choose the correct words from this lesson’s reading.

Word bank: heading · notes

Use a to organise each section. Speak from short rather than copying sentences.

10Sentence Builder

Put these words in the right order. Check the capital letter and punctuation.

about the library / Could I ask / a question / ?

11School English

You listened to a presentation and want to know more. Ask the speaker politely.

Write a polite question or response you could use at school. Then say it to a partner.

12Exit Reflection ✓

Take a few minutes to reflect.

1. One useful word I learnt in this lesson:

2. One thing I can do in class:

3. One question I still have: