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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 6: |
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1.
Support a position with
organized, appropriate details. |
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2.
Stay focused on a topic and ask relevant questions. |
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3.
Acknowledge
others’ opinions and respond appropriately. |
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4.
Respond orally to literature. |
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5.
Participate in class discussion 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 8: |
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1. Paraphrase
others' comments to clarify viewpoints. |
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2. Question
to clarify others' opinions. |
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3. Integrate
relevant information regarding issues and problems from group discussions and
interviews for reports, issues, projects, debates, and oral presentations. |
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4.
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 6: |
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Use varied word choice to clarify,
illustrate, and elaborate. |
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2. Use figurative language purposefully in speaking situations. |
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3. 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 6: |
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1. 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.
Use verbal and non verbal elements of
delivery (e.g., eye contact, stance) to maintain audience focus |
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7.
Read aloud with fluency. |
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8.
Understand and use criteria from a rubric to improve an oral
presentation. |
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9.
Incorporate peer feedback and teacher suggestions for revisions in
content, organization, and delivery. |
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