Speech Work: Talking at interviews
Subject : English Grammar
Topic :
Speech Work: Talking at interviews
Class :
Primary 6/ Basic 6
Term :
Third Term
Week :
Week 4
Reference Materials : .
- forms filled by the pupils
- teacher stimulates the sitting arrangement
Instructional Materials :..
- online materials
- textbooks
Previous Knowledge :
The pupils have previous knowledge of how to write letters
Behavioural Objectives : At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- answer questions during interview
- present a play involving oral interviews with their colleagues.
Content :
TALKING AT INTERVIEWS
Read this conversation silently. Decide how you would fill in the gaps. Now read the conversation to your partner, filling in the gaps.
A: Hello. Thank you for letting me interview you.
B: It’s nice to be here.
A: Can you tell us some facts about yourself?
B: OK. My name is … and my family comes from …… I like school and my best subject is … When I am not at school, I like … best. My favourite … is … When I grow up, I want to be a …
A: Thank you very much.
Exercise
Practice this with a friend in front of the class.
Work with a partner. One of you is a teacher and the other a pupil. Act this conversation together. Then change parts.
Teacher: (As he sits down) Good morning. Please sit down.
Pupil: Thank you, (name of teacher). (sits down)
Teacher: What would you like to be when you are grown up?
Pupil: I would like to be a nurse.
Teacher: So, what will you do when you leave Primary School?
Pupil: I will go to the Secondary School and I will work very hard. Then I will go to college and later work in a clinic or hospital.
Teacher: Why do you want to be a nurse?
Pupil: I would like to be a nurse because I enjoy helping people and looking after them. I can also work in another country.
Teacher: Well, you must pass your exams first. Are you working hard? Pupil: Yes, I am doing all my class work and homework.
Teacher: Is there anything you would like to ask me?
Pupil: Yes, please. How would my family apply for my entry into the Secondary?
Presentation
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topics
Step 2.
He introduces the new topic
Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
Evaluation :
How will you answer the following questions during your interview
- what is your name
- how old are you
- why do you want to come to our school
- how do you spend your leisure time
- what will you like to become in future
Conclusion :
The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.
The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written. He or she does the necessary corrections when the need arises.
Assignment :
Prepare for the next lesson by reading about Informal letters: