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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 7: |
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Support a
position, acknowledging opposing views. |
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2.
Present ideas and
opinions spontaneously in response to a topic or other speakers. |
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3.
Apply rules for cooperative or whole class debate on a
controversial issue. |
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4.
Define group roles
using consensus to ensure task is understood and completed. |
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5.
Participate in an informal debate (e.g., small group discussion). |
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6.
Respond orally to literature. |
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7.
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 7: |
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Paraphrase others' comments to clarify viewpoints. |
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2.
Question to clarify others' opinions. |
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3. Talk with
others to identify and explore issues and problems. |
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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 7: |
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Paraphrase, illustrate, clarify, and/or expand on a topic or idea. |
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Develop and use advanced vocabulary related to a topic. |
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Use language that stimulates an audience's interest. |
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Incorporate varied sentence structure and correct grammar. |
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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 7: |
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Use writing
to prompt discussion and enhance planning of formal and informal presentations. |
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2.
Use visual aids, media, and/or
technology to support oral communication. |
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3.
Give oral
presentations to different audiences for various purposes, such as summaries of
books and articles, narratives, and persuasive topics. |
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4.
Acknowledge
the audience with eye contact and use appropriate verbal responses to clarify
questions and inquiries. |
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5.
Incorporate
peer feedback and teacher suggestions for revisions in content, organization,
and delivery. |
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6.
Develop speaking techniques, including voice modulation,
inflection, tempo, enunciation, and eye contact for effective presentations. |
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7.
Use a scoring rubric to prepare, evaluate, and improve the oral
presentations of self and others. |
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8.
Read aloud with fluency. |
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