Term 1 Eisteddfod - Scripture Reading

Scripture Reading Information

Scripture Reading Challenge 2018

• Your scripture reading can be anything you like, eg. a parable, a psalm, a reading from the Gospels.

• Introduction: Years 3/4: 15-20 seconds. This is a time to use the main ideas or theme of their scripture reading to make up a small speech explaining what the reading means to them, without retelling the reading – ie. ‘I chose this reading because ..... What the story of the Last Supper tells/demonstrates/means to me is ...... ‘ This part of the eisteddfod should be well prepared like a speech so that it is not just read from a paper.

• The Reading:  for Year 3 & 4 should be 1 – 1.5 minutes long, it will just be some verses of the Scripture.

• Format for scripture reading on the day: Students will start with their introduction, then  say “This is a reading from e.g.: Matthew Chapter 3, Verses 1 -14 ...” then start the reading. At the end, if it is a gospel reading only say, “The Gospel of the Lord” otherwise they say “The Word of the Lord”.

• Timetable: Monday  9^th or Tuesday  10^th April, class Eisteddfods will be heard,

-       Eisteddfod assembly will be on Thursday 12^th April, names will be in the school newsletter. 

• For students to remember:

-       When reading from the Bible you do not have to look up at your audience all the time

-       Use good expression when you read.

-       Do not read too fast.

-       Pause correctly.

-       You do not have to learn you reading off by heart but you should learn your introduction.

-       Make sure your words and voice are very clear, so that your audience understands.