English · Stage 3

Show & Tell

Oracy — give a short show-and-tell talk: say what it is, two things about it, and why it matters to you

✦ English📘 Stage 3 · S3⏱ ~10 min🧒 Ages 7–8★ Free to start
I can give a short show-and-tell talk to the class.
Kavi the owl for English
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Kavi's Show & Tell

"It's my turn for show-and-tell!" said Kavi. "I hold up my thing and I give a short talk. First I say what it is. Then I tell two things about it. Last I say why it matters to me. And while I talk I use a clear voice and I look up at my friends — not down at my shoes!"

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What your child will learn

1Kavi shows his little shellTap each line to hear it. Kavi gives a short talk about his shell. Notice the three parts: what it is, two things about it, then why it matters.
2Three parts of a show-and-tell talkWhen you give a short talk, go in order: name it, tell two things, then say why it matters. And while you talk, use a clear voice and look up at the class.
3Does this help the class follow your talk?
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A peek inside

Watch me start a talk. I am going to show my toy robot. Which sentence should I say first: "It can light up and beep." or "This is my toy robot."?
the first part of a talk names what the thing is

Try this at home: What are the three parts of a short show-and-tell talk, in order?

Ready to play and learn?

Start the free interactive lesson, or print the handout for screen-free play.

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