ORAL REPORT (KCSE ENGLISH PAPER 1)

Topic: Oral Report 

Class: Form four 

 

ORAL REPORT

An oral report is a presentation usually made by one person to a group of people. A student may present a report to the teacher and his or her classmates or to a larger group of the school community during an Annual General Meeting or for more open groups.

Students may give oral reports of their projects during a science and engineering fair for the class and for judges. 

An oral report may have an introduction, a body and a conclusion. 

 

In the introduction the presenter gives the topic of the report or the preview of the report. You can begin by asking a question or giving a relevant quote. 

The presenter handles the main issues of his or her report in the body. You can use audio-visual such as posters, videos, or models slides to enhance your presentation.

The conclusion sums up the presentation. 

 

Preparations of the oral report

·        Carry out research on the topic of presentation to ensure that dates, names, quotes and statistics are accurate. 

·         Prepare a clear outline of your report by arranging the points in a logical order. 

·        Rehearse before a mock audience in order to gain confidence and correct possible errors. 

·        Analyse your audience in order to tell their age and interests so that you may meet their expectations. 

·        Plan and prepare visual aids and presentation notes. 

·        Consider the time allocated for the report. 

 

 

How to deliver an oral report

·        Focus on the key points.

·        Maintain an upright posture.

·        Involve the audience by inviting and answering their questions. 

·        Project your voice in order to be audible so as to capture and maintain the attention of the audience. 

·        Speak clearly to capture the interest of the audience. 

·        Vary your tone appropriately to avoid boring your audience. 

·        Make meaningful eye contact with your audience. 

·        Stick to the time allocated. Do not speak for too long. 

·        Use gestures to enhance your oral presentation naturally. 

·        Speak naturally with a moderate pace while maintaining a relaxed poise or demeanour.

 

SAMPLE KCSE QUESTIONS ON ORAL REPORT 

KCSE English Paper one 2019

Assume that you attended a youth conference on drug abuse. Your principal has asked to give an oral report during the assembly. How would you use your voice effectively? (6mks)

 

KCSE English Paper one 2014

Imagine that one afternoon you see one of your classmates sneak out of the school compound and get into a waiting car. You decide to report the matter to the teacher on duty. What three important details must you include in your report? (3mks)

  Next we analyse oral skills notes on polite interruption.

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