Maharashtra Board Class 5 English Balbharti Unit Two Chapter 11 Be a Good Speaker PDF Download

Be A Good Speaker

Some people are good speakers. Some are shy. Some speak easily with their friends and relatives, but become nervous in front of a big audience. What about you?

It is important to be able to speak well. And if you make up your mind, it is not very difficult to do so.

Remember These Few Things When You Speak

Speak clearly. Don't mumble.

Look at the person or persons when you talk to them.

You should not be too loud or too soft, too fast or too slow.

Be polite, and be pleasant.

Give a thought to the other person's feelings and interests.

Teacher's Note

Speaking clearly is very important. When your teacher talks in class, you listen carefully because she speaks clearly. That is why you understand everything.

Exam Trick

Remember: Good speakers are polite and speak clearly. Just like you need good light to read a book, people need clear words to understand you.

Points to Remember

Speak clearly and don't mumble.
Look at the person you are talking to.
Don't be too loud or too soft.
Be polite and pleasant always.
Think about other people's feelings.

When You Take Part In A Discussion

Don't keep talking all the time. Let others speak.

Show interest in what others say and listen carefully.

When you agree with others or like their ideas, do tell them that.

Do share your own thoughts and ideas with others.

If you do not understand something, ask for an explanation politely.

Use polite words and expressions when you want to interrupt someone, when you disagree with someone, or when you seek explanations and give them.

Teacher's Note

In a discussion, listening is as important as speaking. When you listen to others in your class group work, everyone feels happy and the group becomes stronger.

Exam Trick

Remember: A good listener is also a good speaker. In Zoom classes, when you listen carefully and speak politely, your teacher always gives you good marks.

Points to Remember

Let others speak sometimes.
Listen carefully to what others say.
Share your own ideas with the group.
Use polite words when you disagree.
Ask for help if you don't understand.

When You Want To Give A Speech

Plan your speech in advance.

Note the points and arrange them properly.

Rehearse the speech in your mind, and go ahead.

Teacher's Note

Good speakers always plan before they speak. When you plan your speech for morning assembly, you feel confident and speak better.

Exam Trick

Remember: Plan first, then speak. Just like you plan your study time before exams, plan your speech before giving it in front of the class.

Points to Remember

Plan your speech before you give it.
Write down your main points.
Arrange the points in the right order.
Practice your speech many times.
Speak clearly and look at your audience.

Things To Do

1. List and say whether the following statements agree with the passage or not.

(1) You should always speak softly but clearly.

(2) In a discussion, you should share your ideas with others.

(3) If you don't understand something, don't let the others know about it.

(4) You should try to talk most of the time whenever there is a discussion.

(5) You should look at the person you are talking to.

(6) When you want to make a speech, there's no need to think about it in advance.

2. Think about what you do and you must learn to do when you speak. Make a list of such 'Do's' and 'Don'ts' for yourself.

3. List the polite expressions we use such as 'Pardon'.

4. Look at the speaker in each picture. Say whether each one is a good speaker. Give reasons for your answer.

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