This term we have introduced Big Talk as a focus within Literacy. This is linked to Big Writing and Questioning. We were given a homework task to discuss within someone at home that related to what we were going to write about in big Writing. For example we talked about our school show and the time we spent with Ellen from Pop Uk.

Talking about our writing at home helped us to come up with good idea, WOW words and really improved our writing.

Elise  – I think big Talk helped improve my writing because I already had an idea in my head of what I was going to write.

Abbie – Big Talked helped me because talking about it at home made it easier for me to come up with ideas.

The class was given a homework task to prepare a presentation to give to the class. We learned how to prepare for a presentation by watching a Powerpoint on how to prepare, organise and deliver a presentation. We learned that it is important to make eye contact with your audience and to speak in a slow, controlled and confident manner.

Every member of the class completed their presentation and made their presentation to the class. Some children created a Powerpoint, some brought in pictures and props. Our subject areas were as follows :- Lego,  wrestling, animal handling, various sports, arts and crafts, swiming, Dogs Trust, and the grooming kit for horses.

We self assessed and peer assessed our presentation to determine what we did well and how we could improve our presentation skills in the future.

Here are Callum , Oliva and Laurie in action  in action giving their talks.