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The Power of Oracy – Assembly
Oracy — the ability to speak and listen effectively — is a vital life skill that underpins learning, confidence, relationships, and future success. This engaging and informative 32-slide assembly explores what oracy is, why it matters, and how students can develop their speaking and listening skills across all areas of school and life.

This Assembly Covers:

• What oracy is and the four key strands (physical, linguistic, cognitive, and social/emotional).
• Why oracy matters in the classroom, friendships, and future careers.
• How oracy improves academic performance, writing skills, memory, and exam confidence.
• Common misconceptions about oracy — and why it’s not just for loud or confident people.
• Practical tips to improve oracy through class participation, active listening, structured speaking, and more.
• Real-life examples through video tasks featuring inspiring speakers like Woody Roseland and Susan Cain.
  -Interactive elements: discussion questions, reflection prompts, and follow-up tutor time tasks.
• Follow-up Tutor Time Task & Reflection Activity Included
• Video Links for Engagement

Perfect for KS3/KS4 and fully editable to suit your school context.

Equip your students with the tools to speak with confidence, listen with empathy, and thrive in every area of life.

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