Thursday, 10 February 2011

YEAR 10 Mr Cameron's Spoken Language Study Task

“Investigate a type of public talk, such as political speeches, school assemblies etc.”

Barak Obama – Victory speech in Chicago after winning the race for the White House, 4th November, 2008

David Cameron – Speech to the Conservative party conference, 6th October, 2010

The Question

Explore how Barak Obama, in his 2008 Chicago victory speech and David Cameron, in his 2010 Conservative conference speech exploited the medium of the political speech to persuade
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Monday, 7 February 2011

Year 10 - Spoken Language Study (Ms Norris's class)

This task will be completed the week beginning the 28th February 2011 so the first draft needs to be in straight after half term.

Our task is: What devices do people use to maintain brevity when texting? How does this relate to the way we speak?

Remember that you have 3 hours to complete this task and it's longer than the previous 2 - between 800-1000 words.

The key to success is a confident exploration and analysis of data so make sure that you have good data showing a variety of devices.

Good luck!

Wednesday, 2 February 2011

YEAR 10 Spoken Language Study MR CARROLL

TITLE - TASK TO BE TAKEN ON: 28th February 2011


Make sure you have fully prepared to undertake this essential unit of work.

Electoral debates are not only a way to voice political ideals, they can also influence the way the electorate perceive a political candidate, their policy and their ability to lead.

Explore how Nick Clegg J.F. Kennedy (1960) and President Barak Obama (2008) initially projected themselves, in their opening statement. You should refer to the successes of with their opening engagements in your analysis when exploring their performance.

Any prep. work should be emailed to Mr Carroll as soon as possible at

mike.carroll@salford.gov.uk