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Talk Topics with Tom Class Activity

Talk Topics with Tom Class Activity
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Description

‘Talk Topics with Tom’ is a versatile resource which can be used for individual, paired, small-group or whole class settings. These topic cards are conversation starters which allow children to practise their oral language and interaction skills in varying settings. 

This resource can be used as part of students’ speaking and listening assessment. There is an accompanying marking rubric within the larger speaking and listening unit.
 

Suitable for
  • Fast Finishers
  • Relief Teachers
Lesson Structure
  • Individual Activity
  • Rotations / Group Work
  • Class Activity
Curriculum Codes

ENe-1A old

Communicates with peers and known adults in informal and guided activities demonstrating emerging skills of group interaction

EN1-1A old

Communicates with a range of people in informal and guided activities demonstrating interaction skills and considers how own communication is adjusted in different situations

ENE-UARL-01 new

Understands and responds to literature read to them

EN1-OLC-01 new

Communicates effectively by using interpersonal conventions and language to extend and elaborate ideas for social and learning interactions

AC9EFLY07 9

Create and deliver short spoken texts to report ideas and events to peers, using features of voice such as appropriate volume

AC9E1LY02 9

Use interaction skills including turn-taking, speaking clearly, using active listening behaviours and responding to the contributions of others, and contributing ideas and questions

ACELY1647 8.4

Deliver short oral presentations to peers

ACELY1656 8.4

Engage in conversations and discussions, using active listening behaviours, showing interest, and contributing ideas, information and questions

ACELY1788 8.4

Use interaction skills including turn-taking, recognising the contributions of others, speaking clearly and using appropriate volume and pace

VCELY175

Deliver short oral presentations to peers, using appropriate voice levels, articulation, body language, gestures and eye contact

VCELY210

Engage in conversations and discussions, using active listening, showing interest, and contributing ideas, information and questions, taking turns and recognising the contributions of others

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