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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 8: |
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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 a formal debate (e.g., panel discussion). |
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6.
Respond orally to literature. |
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7.
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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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 8: |
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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 8: |
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Use writing to prompt discussion and
enhance planning of formal and informal presentations. |
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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, research
projects, and extemporaneous/impromptu, dramatic speeches. |
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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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Incorporate peer feedback and teacher suggestions for revisions in
content, organization, and delivery. |
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6.
Use 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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