English Workshop 1.4 BE SMART, (with questions and answers) Std 10th, English

  ENGLISH WORKSHOP 

1.4 BE SMART

1. Complete the following web with the words associated with the text and the given title.

willpower/desire

vision /dream

talent/ ability

consistency

goal

skill

realism

hard work

perseverance

time management

execution/implementation

2. (A) Pick out examples from the text that support each of the following facts.

(a) Goals should be achievable.

• As a student, we can't become President or Prime Minister but can hope to reach those heights in the future.

(b) A time limit should be set to achieve goals.

• To reduce weight we know how to go about it. But without consistent time-bound action, it never becomes a reality. It may be exercise, diet and stress-free thoughts. All these have to be practised and implemented without hesitation doubt or indifference but within a deadline

(c) A specific field or area has to be fixed to achieve the goals.

• While building a house, one must know what exactly is the capacity required and how long can it stretch?

(d) Good results depend upon the quality and quantity of work put in.

• Life is like a trumpet if you don't put anything in, you can't get anything out.

(e) A benchmark is needed to track progress.

• While playing football ones exact role and position has to be clearly defined.

3) Complete the following sentences.

•  a) SMART goals are the methodology of thinking that helps people reach success smart stands for specific measurable achievable realistic and time-bound.
• b) Two valuable assets of setting goals are a sense of originality and a stepping stone to eliminate the path number.

4) Read this quote.

• ‘If I don't put anything in we can't get anything out.’Guess the meaning.

• Discuss in pairs find similar quotes that bring the same meaning.
• (a)     You reap as you sow
• (b)     Input is equal to output.
• (c)      No pains no gains.
• (d)     Tit for tat.
• (e)     Every action has a reaction.

5) Drafting speech discussion groups each block and make notes about it.

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 Drafting speech discussion groups each block and make notes about it.

6.  Speech development.

(A) Content 

• (a) Greeting and the introduction of the topic.
• (b) Exposition of main theme/ clarity of message/ organized thoughts/ ideas. 
• (c) Moral and practical application with examples.
•  (d) Conclusion.

(B) Speaking Presentation-

• a) Verbal clarity pronunciation of words voice modulation and projection.

• (b) Presentation /speaking style, mannerism, audience eye contact, ability to keep the audience engaged.
• (c) Confidence- gestures, expression and courage.

(C) Useful Phrases and vocabulary.

• (a) It's a pleasure to see you all/ I am happy to see you all today/ it's good to see you all here.
• (b) Today's topic is ......../ My talking about... /My topic is ………..
• (c) The purpose/aim of this speech.............
• (d)  I will focus on one/ two/ three major issues.
• (e) if you have any question, feel free to ask me.

7.  Do's and Don'ts for delivering a speech. Add some more points.

Do's	Don'ts
Talk slowly.	Don’t mumble.
Emphasize keywords	Don’t look up/down
Be confident.	Don’t be artificial.
Keep eye contact with the audience.	Don’t use lengthy/boring examples.
Use effective phrases, proverbs or maxims.	Don’t give irrelevant information.
Engage the audience with anecdotes or influential information.	Don’t take the audience out of the main topic.

8. You are going to participate and International Elocution  Competition. The subject given to you is 'How to Achieve Success Life'. Draft speech to present it, in a competition.