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Solo Verse and Prose Speaking (online) workshop for Primary school teachers - an interactive online workshop to share best practices in this field.

Category: Solo Verse Speaking, Solo Prose Speaking

Key learning outcomes: teachers will be given an array of classroom activities and techniques they can use to help prepare their students for the Hong Kong Speech Festival, or other speaking competitions.

• Teaching Verse and Prose Speaking techniques

• Devices for communication of the mood and meaning of the texts

• Understanding the shape and rhythm of the texts

• How to create vocal characterisation

• Exploration of texts

• Observation of some filmed performances

• Expectations of Adjudicators

For the best experience, attendees should have:

• a computer or ipad style device (a phone will also work)

• stable internet access

• a headset with microphone

• a webcam

Teachers will receive Zoom meeting ID by email three days prior to the online workshop. Please join the zoom meeting with your school name, followed by your registered name.

Handout and Certificate of attendance:

Handout will be sent to all teachers via email three days before the workshop. An attendance certificate will be issued on the condition that participants are actively engaging in all aspects of the workshop, which includes participating in discussions, engaging with peers, has their camera on and makes meaningful contributions to the workshop. Participants cannot share a device. The certificate will be mailed to your school (within Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR) after the workshop; e-certificate will be sent to those outside of Hong Kong.