Solo Talk

Either a `demonstration talk` or

a `why I like….` talk.
Demonstration talk
 Examples
 How to play the bagpipes;
 How to make origami animals;
 How to act like an idiot;
 How to make teachers crabbit;
 How to train for a marathon;
 How to play football;
 How to do a difficult maths calculation
 How to draw a…………
 How to make a paper aeroplane
How to play the bagpipes
 Firstly, you would explain the
origins of the bagpipes
 Then go on to say why you
started playing the bagpipes
 You would need to bring your
instrument into class.
 Explain the different components
of the bagpipes
How to play the bagpipes cont.
 How much do bagpipes cost? Are
you in a band? Is it difficult?
 Demonstrate how you firstly learn
a scale, and the put together all
the tricky bits.
 Give us a tune! If you like, you
may give someone else a go.
 Finish by taking 3 questions from
the audience.
Why I like……..examples.
 Why I like Twilight
 Why I like visiting America
 Why I like my dog
 Why I like Metallica
 Why I like karate
 Why I like Maths.
 Why I like eating Mexican food.
Why I like Twilight
 Explain what Twilight is
 Who are the characters- why are
they fascinating?
 What is Twilight about- why do
you think it’s a good book/film?
 Read a favourite bit from the
book, or play an extract from the
film and explain why you like it
Why I like Twilight cont.
 Has the author been successful in
her aims?
 Try to `sell` the book to your
audience so that they are
convinced that it is the greatest
book too.
 Invite questions from your
audience.