‘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.
Communicates with peers and known adults in informal and guided activities demonstrating emerging skills of group interaction
Communicates with a range of people in informal and guided activities demonstrating interaction skills and considers how own communication is adjusted in different situations
Understands and responds to literature read to them
Communicates effectively by using interpersonal conventions and language to extend and elaborate ideas for social and learning interactions
Create and deliver short spoken texts to report ideas and events to peers, using features of voice such as appropriate volume
Use interaction skills including turn-taking, speaking clearly, using active listening behaviours and responding to the contributions of others, and contributing ideas and questions
Deliver short oral presentations to peers
Engage in conversations and discussions, using active listening behaviours, showing interest, and contributing ideas, information and questions
Use interaction skills including turn-taking, recognising the contributions of others, speaking clearly and using appropriate volume and pace
Deliver short oral presentations to peers, using appropriate voice levels, articulation, body language, gestures and eye contact
Engage in conversations and discussions, using active listening, showing interest, and contributing ideas, information and questions, taking turns and recognising the contributions of others