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Big Idea:
Oral language is a tool for communicating, thinking, and
learning. |
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3.3 A. Discussion |
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Essential Questions |
Enduring Understandings |
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- How can discussion increase our knowledge and understanding of an
idea(s)? |
- Oral discussion helps to build connections to others and create
opportunities for learning. |
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Cumulative Progress
Indicators |
Comments and Examples |
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By the end of Grade 5: |
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1.
Use details, examples, and reasons to support central ideas or
clarify a point of view. |
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2.
Stay focused on a topic and ask relevant questions. |
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3.
Accept others’
opinions and respond appropriately. |
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4.
Respond orally to literature. |
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5.
Participate in class discussions
appropriately |
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3.3 B. Questioning (Inquiry) and Contributing |
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Essential Questions |
Enduring Understandings |
- When is it appropriate to ask questions?
- How do speakers express their thoughts and feelings? |
- Questioning and contributing help speakers convey their message,
explore issues and clarify their thinking. |
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Cumulative Progress
Indicators |
Comments and Examples |
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By the end of Grade 5: |
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1. Respond orally by adding questions and comments while integrating
knowledge. |
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2.
Use interview techniques to develop inquiry skills. |
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3.
Explore concepts by describing,
narrating, or explaining how and why things happen |
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Discuss information heard, offer personal opinions, and ask for
restatement or general explanation to clarify meaning. |
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Reflect and evaluate information learned as a result of the
inquiry. |
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6.
Solve a problem or understand a task through group cooperation. |
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3.3 C.
Word Choice |
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Essential Questions |
Enduring Understandings |
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- How does the choice of words affect the message? |
- A speaker’s choice of words and style set a tone and define the
message. |
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Cumulative Progress
Indicators |
Comments and Examples |
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By the end of Grade 5: |
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Use convincing dialogue to role-play
short scenes involving familiar situations or emotions |
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2.
Use varied word choice to clarify, illustrate, and elaborate. |
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Use figurative language purposefully in speaking situations. |
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4.
Select and use suitable
vocabulary to fit a range of audiences. |
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3.3 D.
Oral Presentation |
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Essential Questions |
Enduring Understandings |
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- How does a speaker communicate so others will listen and
understand the message? |
- A speaker selects a form and organizational pattern based on the
audience and purpose |
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Cumulative Progress
Indicators |
Comments and Examples |
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By the end of Grade 5: |
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Develop and
deliver a formal presentation based on a central theme, including logical
sequence, introduction, main ideas, supporting details, and concluding remarks
to an audience of peers, younger students, and/or parents. |
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2.
Prepare, rehearse, and deliver a formal presentation in logical or
sequential order, including an opening, supportive details, and a closing
statement. |
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3.
Use clear,
precise, organized language that reflects the conventions of spoken English. |
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4. Use visuals
such as charts or graphs when presenting for clarification. |
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5.
Use props effectively while speaking. |
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6.
Maintain audience interest during formal presentations,
incorporating adequate volume, proper pacing, and clear enunciation. |
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7.
Use verbal and non
verbal elements of delivery (e.g., eye contact, stance) to maintain audience
focus. |
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8.
Read aloud with fluency. |
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9.
Understand and use criteria from a rubric to improve an oral
presentation. |
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10.
Incorporate peer feedback and teacher suggestions for revisions in
content, organization, and delivery. |
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