Oral Communication
Prepared reading, group discussions, speeches
Oral Communication Skills
Grade 7 oral tasks include prepared reading, unprepared reading, group discussions, and speeches. These tasks develop your ability to communicate clearly, listen actively, and express your ideas with confidence in front of others.
Example
Prepared Reading Tips
For a prepared reading task:
1. Read the text several times at home.
2. Mark words you need to look up.
3. Note where to pause (commas, full stops).
4. Practise reading with expression — change your voice for dialogue.
5. Time yourself to ensure the right pace.
6. On the day, hold the text at a comfortable height and make eye contact.
Note
Group Discussion Guidelines
Listen to others without interrupting. Build on what others say: 'I agree with Siya because...' or 'I have a different view because...'. Stay on topic. Give everyone a chance to speak. Use formal language, not slang.
Key Vocabulary
Prepared readingReading a text aloud after practising it beforehand
Eye contactLooking at your audience while speaking
Body languageNon-verbal communication through posture and gestures
Active listeningPaying full attention and responding to a speaker
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