Directorate: Curriculum FET
SUBJECT and Grade 10 HL
GRADE
TERM 1 Week 7
TOPIC Wrapping it up with discussions, reading and writing and language skills.
AIMS OF LESSON To strengthen independent learning and critical thinking processes.
RESOURCES Paper based resources Digital resources
Romeo and Juliet 1. Speaking up without freaking out.
Language textbook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIXvKKEQQJo
2. Romeo and Juliet - Very cool summary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj0LpiU-dVQ
3. Theme: Love in Romeo and Juliet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFrFePKJKVU
4. Stereotypes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF8k9xZP5LI
5. Writing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy-qqguRrYY
6. Sentence structures
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/scholarlyvoice/sentencestructure
INTRODUCTION • This lesson will provide you with some fun ways and interesting texts to reinforce speaking skills,
practise summary writing, respond to visual texts and strengthen sentence-writing skills.
CONCEPTS AND • Listening and speaking: unprepared speaking CAN YOU?
SKILLS • Reading: Romeo and Juliet – True love or puppy love? Summarise a passage in a
• Writing: Wow! your teacher with great introductions single fluent paragraph.
• Language structures and conventions: write good sentences.
ACTIVITIES/ You will find similar activities in your textbook. Do these activities in your workbook as part of your test
ASSESSMENT preparation. Follow all the instructions in this lesson carefully. Click on the links in the resource box for
more extra information and explanations.
CONSOLIDATION • You have learned that your opinion counts and you can substantiate your opinion.
• You can summarise a text in a fluent paragraph.
• Your descriptive essays will impress your teacher.
• You will do well in the visual literacy and grammar section of the test.
VALUES Your voice must be heard. However, always respect your audience, i.e. your teacher and classmates.
, Listening and speaking - Unprepared speech
Watch the videos in the resource box before you engage with the activity.
The unprepared speech is delivered within a limited time and with minimal preparation. The secret is to speak often and to
practise for short periods. Teach yourself to make speeches by brainstorming ideas. Develop these ideas with effective
introductions, content and conclusions.
On the day of the unprepared speeches, your teacher will have a selection of topics and you may have to draw from a hat or
a box. You will have 2 minutes to prepare (Jot down ideas!) and will have to speak for 2-3 minutes. Do not act childishly when
asked to speak or refuse to speak. This can be fun – laugh with the others or at yourself if need be – a healthy humbling
exercise!
Let us look at the FAT method to “prepare” for an unprepared speech:
SUBJECT and Grade 10 HL
GRADE
TERM 1 Week 7
TOPIC Wrapping it up with discussions, reading and writing and language skills.
AIMS OF LESSON To strengthen independent learning and critical thinking processes.
RESOURCES Paper based resources Digital resources
Romeo and Juliet 1. Speaking up without freaking out.
Language textbook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIXvKKEQQJo
2. Romeo and Juliet - Very cool summary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj0LpiU-dVQ
3. Theme: Love in Romeo and Juliet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFrFePKJKVU
4. Stereotypes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF8k9xZP5LI
5. Writing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy-qqguRrYY
6. Sentence structures
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/scholarlyvoice/sentencestructure
INTRODUCTION • This lesson will provide you with some fun ways and interesting texts to reinforce speaking skills,
practise summary writing, respond to visual texts and strengthen sentence-writing skills.
CONCEPTS AND • Listening and speaking: unprepared speaking CAN YOU?
SKILLS • Reading: Romeo and Juliet – True love or puppy love? Summarise a passage in a
• Writing: Wow! your teacher with great introductions single fluent paragraph.
• Language structures and conventions: write good sentences.
ACTIVITIES/ You will find similar activities in your textbook. Do these activities in your workbook as part of your test
ASSESSMENT preparation. Follow all the instructions in this lesson carefully. Click on the links in the resource box for
more extra information and explanations.
CONSOLIDATION • You have learned that your opinion counts and you can substantiate your opinion.
• You can summarise a text in a fluent paragraph.
• Your descriptive essays will impress your teacher.
• You will do well in the visual literacy and grammar section of the test.
VALUES Your voice must be heard. However, always respect your audience, i.e. your teacher and classmates.
, Listening and speaking - Unprepared speech
Watch the videos in the resource box before you engage with the activity.
The unprepared speech is delivered within a limited time and with minimal preparation. The secret is to speak often and to
practise for short periods. Teach yourself to make speeches by brainstorming ideas. Develop these ideas with effective
introductions, content and conclusions.
On the day of the unprepared speeches, your teacher will have a selection of topics and you may have to draw from a hat or
a box. You will have 2 minutes to prepare (Jot down ideas!) and will have to speak for 2-3 minutes. Do not act childishly when
asked to speak or refuse to speak. This can be fun – laugh with the others or at yourself if need be – a healthy humbling
exercise!
Let us look at the FAT method to “prepare” for an unprepared speech:
