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Presentation and Speaking Skills
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This course emphasizes the knowledge and skills required to plan and make effective presentations and to speak effectively in both formal and informal contexts, using such forms as reports, speeches, debates, panel discussions, storytelling, recitations, interviews, and multimedia presentations. Students will research and analyse the content and characteristics of convincing speeches and the techniques of effective speakers; design and rehearse presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences; select and use visual and technological aids to enhance their message; and assess the effectiveness of their own and others’ presentations.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 10, Academic or Applied
Strands
The expectations in this course are organized into the following strands: A. Understanding Presentations
B. Making Presentations
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