B3.1

orally communicate information and ideas related to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures and/or perspectives for a variety of purposes, using language and following social codes appropriate for the intended purpose and audience (e.g., acknowledge a gift or offering and the context in which it was given before proceeding to speak about an issue they are familiar with; deliver a presentation on art forms produced by a local First Nation, using appropriate terminology; present a dramatic monologue in the character of a historically significant First Nation, Métis, or Inuk individual, using language appropriate to the period)

B3.2

demonstrate an understanding of a variety of interpersonal speaking strategies, and adapt them appropriately to suit the purpose, situation, and audience, exhibiting sensitivity to cultural differences (e.g., prepare a flexible seminar agenda to facilitate the free flow of ideas; ensure that all participants in a small-group discussion have the opportunity to voice their opinions)

B3.3

orally communicate information and ideas related to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures and/or perspectives in a clear, coherent manner, using a structure and style appropriate for the purpose, subject matter, and intended audience (e.g., anticipate gaps in the knowledge of their audience and prepare speaking points to address them; use a logical structure for an informational presentation that includes an opening statement, a point-by-point argument, and a conclusion; tailor a speech to make an emotional appeal to a particular audience)

B3.4

use appropriate words, phrases, and terminology, and a variety of stylistic devices, to communicate information and ideas related to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures and/or perspectives and to engage their intended audience (e.g., use analogies to enhance their spoken messages; choose diction to effectively communicate the ideas they wish to emphasize in a spoken-word performance about reconciliation or Indigenous children’s rights in Canada; repeat key points at appropriate moments in an oral presentation to keep their audience focused; use personal anecdotes to engage their audience)

B3.5

identify a variety of vocal strategies, including tone, pace, pitch, and volume, and use them appropriately and with sensitivity to audience needs and cultural differences (e.g., incorporate deliberate pauses into a speech to enhance the impact of the message and to allow their audience sufficient time to process information; increase their speaking volume to emphasize important points; enunciate technical and unfamiliar words and phrases to ensure that their audience hears them clearly)

B3.6

identify a variety of non-verbal cues, including facial expressions, gestures, and eye contact, and use them appropriately and with sensitivity to audience needs and cultural differences to help convey their meaning (e.g., use culturally acceptable body language and gestures when addressing a diverse audience; use a range of facial expressions to convey different emotions during a presentation)

B3.7

use a variety of audio-visual aids appropriately to support and enhance oral presentations on subject matter related to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures, and to engage their intended audience (e.g., use presentation software to highlight the key points of a seminar; create a brochure that summarizes key points in an oral presentation on a First Nation poet to enable their audience to focus on the presentation without taking notes)