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Speech Delivery Skills

A hospital ward team is sharing a short update with patients and whānau. Read the rehearsal notes, then decide how the speaker can make the message clear, respectful and engaging. For speaking tasks, practise aloud with a partner if you can.

Read the rehearsal notes

Hugo is preparing this short update: “Our ward is collecting books for the waiting area. Please bring a book in good condition by Friday. A story can make a long wait feel shorter.” In his first rehearsal, Hugo speaks very quickly, looks down at his notes, and uses the same voice for every sentence. His partner suggests looking up between ideas and pausing before the final sentence.

1.Write the letter of the best meaning beside each skill.
  • Volume
  • Pace
  • Tone
  • Pause
  • D. The feeling or expression carried by your voice
  • C. A quiet moment that gives an idea emphasis or thinking time
  • A. How quickly or slowly you speak
  • B. How loud or soft your voice is
2.Hugo looks down at his notes and speaks very quickly. What should he try first to help listeners follow his update?
  • Look up between ideas and slow down slightly
  • Speak even faster so the update is shorter
  • Whisper the whole update
3.Which choice directly addresses looking only at one spot while Hugo speaks?
  • Stand steadily with relaxed shoulders
  • Look up and make brief eye contact with different listeners
  • Use a small, purposeful gesture to show the size of the collection
  • Keep his eyes on the floor throughout
4.A pause just before “A story can make a long wait feel shorter” could help the audience notice that final idea.
TrueFalse
5.Rewrite one brief direction for Hugo. Include a specific voice or body-language action, and explain which part of his update it will help listeners understand.
6.Which addition is most likely to make Hugo’s update memorable while still fitting a hospital ward?
  • A short, suitable example of a book that helped someone pass the time
  • A long unrelated joke
  • A surprising sound effect after every sentence
7.Read aloud: “Please bring a book in good condition by Friday. [pause] A story can make a long wait feel shorter.” In the first sentence, emphasise the deadline. In the second, use a warm tone. Name one delivery choice you used.
8.Harrison speaks loudly enough, but he looks only at one spot and hurries through the key point. Write one kind, specific comment that celebrates a strength and one practical next step.
9.Which plan uses a pause most effectively in Hugo’s update?
  • Pause briefly after the deadline, then continue; pause again before the final idea
  • Pause for a long time after every word
  • Never pause, even when changing to a new idea
10.Complete the goal: “In my next short talk, I will so that my listeners can .” Make the action something a speaker can practise.

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  • Speech Delivery Skills, page 1 of 2: Read the rehearsal notes

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  • Speech Delivery Skills, page 2 of 2: 4. A pause just before “A story can make a long wait feel shorter” could help the…

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