Building
upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding
grades,
by the end of Grade 8, students will:
Standard 3.3
(Speaking)
All students will speak in clear, concise,
organized language that varies in content and
form for different audiences and purposes.
Standard 3.3.8.A
Discussion
(small group and whole class)
Standard 3.3.8.A.1
Support
a position, acknowledging opposing views.
Standard 3.3.8.A.2
Present
ideas and opinions spontaneously in response
to a topic or other speakers.
Standard 3.3.8.A.3
Apply
rules for cooperative or whole class (e.g.,
follow rules for formal debate on a controversial
issue).
Standard 3.3.8.A.4
Define
group roles using consensus to ensure task
is understood and completed.
Standard 3.3.8.A.5
Participate
in an informal debate (e.g., small group discussion).
Standard 3.3.8.A.6
Respond
orally to literature.
Standard 3.3.8.A.7
Participate
in class discussions appropriately.
Standard 3.3.8.B
Questioning
(Inquiry) and Contributing
Standard 3.3.8.B.1
Paraphrase
others' comments to clarify viewpoints.
Standard 3.3.8.B.2
Question
to clarify others' opinions.
Standard 3.3.8.B.3
Integrate
relevant information regarding issues and problems
from group discussions and interviews for reports,
issues, projects, debates, and oral presentations.
Standard 3.3.8.B.4
Solve
a problem or understand a task through group
cooperation.
Standard 3.3.8.C
Word
Choice
Standard 3.3.8.C.1
Paraphrase,
illustrate, clarify, and/or expand on a topic
or ideas when asked.
Standard 3.3.8.C.2
Develop
and use advanced vocabulary related to a topic.
Standard 3.3.8.C.3
Use
language that stimulates an audience's interest.
Standard 3.3.8.C.4
Incorporate
varied sentence structure and correct grammar.
Standard 3.3.8.D
Oral
Presentation
Standard 3.3.8.D.1
Use
writing to prompt discussion and enhance planning
of formal and informal presentations.
Standard 3.3.8.D.2
Use
visual aids, media, and/or technology to support
oral communication.
Standard 3.3.8.D.3
Give
oral presentations to different audiences for
various purposes, such as summaries of books
and articles, narratives, and persuasive topics.
Standard 3.3.8.D.4
Acknowledge
the audience with eye contact and use appropriate
verbal responses to clarify questions and inquiries.
Standard 3.3.8.D.5
Incorporate
peer feedback and teacher suggestions for revisions
in content, organization, and delivery.
Standard 3.3.8.D.6
Use
speaking techniques, including voice modulation,
inflection, tempo, enunciation, and eye contact,
for effective presentations.
Standard 3.3.8.D.7
Use
a scoring rubric to prepare, evaluate, and
improve the oral presentations of self and
others.
