To Learn How To Speak... Jeremy Cronin.pptx

To Learn How To Speak.

1. Sir chris English hl Art of edu - Grade 11

2. Identify these man-made things (a) (b) (c)

3. Name these geographical features (a) (b)

4. About the Poem… Type of poem : Free Verse Setting : South African inhabitants (like rivers, vlei-bank, water-table). Is also set in South African rural, urban and mining areas. Structure : 33 Lines, one stanza. Divided into 5 parts. Addressed to : All people living in South Africa Symbolism : The progression of speech and how it shows the progression of society and traditions of the people. How language is more than a tool of communication but a marker of a people's history, culture and evolution overtime.

5. About the Poem… Mood : - Eagerness to learn / he wants to learn and celebrate all the languages of South Africa - Happy and celebratory Tone : - There is a tone of pride and admiration -There is also a celebratory tone Themes : - Progression The poet's effort (a White English man) and interest to speak the languages all South Africans. -Journey in nature The poet explores the importance of connecting with water sources. -Journey in history The poet mixes our past and present to show that words are made and languages are combined and that language is a record of history.

6. Summary of the poem -Focuses on the progression of speech, transport, the stages of a river and time periods. Each of these celebrate the progression, diversity and growth of these things in South Africa. -The progression implies a journey that the nation is undertaking to reach one destination which is a united South Africa. -The poem progresses from places of oppression (occlusion) and landscape of the earth and moon, to the tin shacks of the cities and rural areas. -The poem captures a sense of history, landscape and culture and expresses a commitment to our people and land.

7. Apartheid South Africa and language • How did Apartheid treat the diversity of languages in S.A ? did it encourage diversity like this poem will reflect or were the diversity of languages suppressed and punished?? • Apartheid used one official language which was Afrikaans- it was in schools, in the economy and official documentation from government. Sometimes English was used if necessary but most of the time Afrikaans was the language spoken by most South Africans- enforced by law. • This poem was published in 1983- After the Soweto Uprising took place. South African poet Jeremy Cronin, born in 1949

8. TO LEARN HOW TO SPEAK… • The title of the poem is not a full sentence • It is an infinitive : This sentence is not bound to a subject or a tense. It is an incomplete sentence. Purpose of infinitive : Cronin wants to learn how to speak to all South Africans, not just not one. • This shows the reader that the poem itself might not have full sentences either.

9. Effective delivery techniques Voice modulation is a powerful tool in public speaking. It involves varying pitch, tone, and volume to convey emotion, emphasize points, and maintain interest: Pitch variation Tone inflection Volume control Effective body language enhances your message, making it more impactful and memorable: Meaningful eye contact Purposeful gestures Maintain good posture Control your expressions

10. Navigating Q&A sessions Maintaining composure during the Q&A session is essential for projecting confidence and authority. Consider the following tips for staying composed: Stay calm Actively listen Pause and reflect Maintain eye contact Know your material in advance Anticipate common questions Rehearse your responses

11. Speaking impact Your ability to communicate effectively will leave a lasting impact on your audience Effectively communicating involves not only delivering a message but also resonating with the experiences, values, and emotions of those listening 

12. Dynamic delivery Learn to infuse energy into your delivery to leave a lasting impression One of the goals of effective communication is to motivate your audience Metric Measurement Target Actual Audience attendance # of attendees 150 120 Engagement duration Minutes 60 75 Q&A interaction # of questions 10 15 Positive feedback Percentage (%) 90 95

13. Speaking engagement metrics Impact factor Measurement Target Achieved Audience interaction Percentage (%) 85 88 Knowledge retention Percentage (%) 75 80 Post-presentation surveys Average rating 4.2 4.5 Referral rate Percentage (%) 10 12 Collaboration opportunities # of opportunities 8 10

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