As students listen get them to make notes on the activity sheet . Discuss the purpose of these speakers and how the purpose influences the content and the language. Discuss the language techniques the speakers use to position the listener and to present their point of view. Discuss delivery techniques such as pause, pace, stress and tone. Discuss the structure of these speeches and how both build to a climax.
Students write up summaries in their note books.
Sites with Literary Audio - literary sites for oral recordings. Audio Specials - readings by well known authors. This tape discusses the sentence given to a young Canadian man who drove while drunk and killed his two friends. Students are involved in listening to selections from the tape, recording what they hear, and giving their own opinions on the issues raised. Students prepare and present a roleplay interview on the issue.