A2. Speaking Verse and Prose
Purpose of the Qualification：
Speaking Verse and Prose are designed to develop the skills necessary for effective oral communication of the written word.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Interpretative skills
• Perform selections from memory, demonstrating an understanding of the material with the thought, emotion, style and form of a text.
• Indicate changes in mood with an awareness of rhythm and shape.
2. Technical skills
• Develop skills in voice, diction and posture
3. Knowledge of literature
• Know and understand the chosen selections
• Understand voice, speech and versification theory to communicate the specific demands of the text.
4. Sight-Reading
• Sight-read, sharing the text with the audience for level 2 or above.
A3. Reading for Performance
Purpose of the Qualification：
Reading for Performance are designed to develop the skills necessary for reading aloud to an audience and devising a recital for performance.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Interpretative skills
• Engage imaginatively with the thought, emotion, style and form of a text
2. Technical skills
• Develop skills in voice, diction, posture, reading aloud and audience communication
3. Knowledge of literature
• How to devise and present a programme of material for performance.
A4. Speaking in Public
Purpose of the Qualification：
Speaking in Public are designed to develop the skills necessary for effective oral communication and public presentation.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Oral language skills
• select, structure and shape subject matter into a coherent and concise speech
• adapt language and form to audience, purpose and situation where appropriate
2. Technical skills
• build skills in vocal projection and clarity of speech
• match tonal register to audience, purpose and situation where appropriate
• integrate body language, notes and visual aids where appropriate, to support the subject matter and engage the listener
3. Knowledge
• have a knowledge and understanding of the techniques required for speaking in public
