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Standard
1. The student uses listening and observation skills to gain
understanding.
1.1
Focuses attention
* Pays
attention in a variety of settings, including formal presentations
and performances
1.2
Listens and observes to gain and interpret
information
* Infers from
a combination of verbal and nonverbal communication
* Interprets visual information
* Analyzes media for credibility and responsible
reporting
1.3 Checks
for understanding by asking questions and
paraphrasing
* Asks
questions to verify viewpoints
* Paraphrases and summarizes information (visual and
oral)
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Instructional
Strategies
1.1 -
1.3
* Active listening
* Student-generated questions
* Think-pair-share
* Carousel (team webbing)
* Paraphrasing
* Multi-intelligence lesson planning
* Audio and video performances accessible as model
* Field trips to performances
* Fact vs. opinion exercises
Assessment
* Teacher
observation and anecdotes
* Self-evaluation
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Standard
2. The student communicates ideas clearly and
effectively
2.1
Communicates clearly to a range of audiences for different
purposes
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Communicates with a variety of audiences in school and
community
* Aligns form, audience, and purpose
2.2
Develops content and ideas
* Selects a
focus for a specific audience and purpose
* Organizes and documents information from various sources
* Uses a variety of organizational structures (e.g., comparison,
contrast, analysis)
2.3 Uses
effective delivery
* Varies
volume, pace and gestures, depending on the purpose and
audience
* Uses appropriate body language for purpose and
audience
2.4 Uses
effective language and style
* Speaks with
a natural flow of language
* Selects precise and engaging language specific to purpose and
audience
* Uses engaging and respectful language and style
2.5
Effectively uses action, sound, and/or images to support
presentations
* Creates and
uses visual aids to enhance presentations
* Includes technology when appropriate
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Instructional Support
Materials
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Technology
* Audio and video equipment
Instructional
Strategies
2.1 -
2.5
* Presentations
* Speeches
* Projects
* Jigsaw
* Audio and video taping of performance
* Choral reading
* Drama
* Model multi-media opportunities
* Improvisation exercises using variety of perspectives
* Teach and model criteria for effective speaking and use of
language
Assessment
* Assessment
of presentation using scoring guide developed by the
participants
* Critiques form audience based on clear criteria established in
advance.
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Standard
3. The student uses communication strategies and skills to work
effectively with others.
3.1 Uses
language to interact effectively and responsibly with
others
* Expresses
self accurately and clearly
* Responds appropriately to others' opinions
* Uses language that is respectful to all cultures
3.2 Works
cooperatively as a member of a group
* Fulfills
various roles within a group
* Contributes options to facilitate results
* Listens to and considers others' opinions
3.3 Seeks
agreement and solutions through discussion
* Compares
and contrasts varying viewpoints
* Understands positive group interactions and contributes
appropriately
* Selects and discusses positions, rationales, and possible
actions
* Distributes and accepts group tasks equitably
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Instructional
Strategies
3.1 -
3.3
* Cooperative learning
* Projects
* Carousel (team webbing)
* Coaching of presentation skills
* Teaching cultural norms related to sensitivity to audience
* Coaching and modeling based on honoring different points
of view
* Improvisation using a variety of perspectives
* Goal setting and implementation skills
Assessment
* Group self
assessment
* Reflective journals
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Standard
4. The student analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of formal
and informal communication.
4.1
Assesses strengths and needs for improvement; assesses own and
others' communication strengths and needs and sets goals for
improvement
* Prepares
and/or revises own presentations based on criteria
* Uses criteria to evaluate own and others'
presentations
4.2 Seeks
and offers feedback; seeks and uses feedback to improve
communication; offers suggestions and comments to
others
* Offers
specific constructive feedback based on established criteria
* Accepts and applies feedback on own presentations when
appropriate
4.3
Analyzes mass communication
* Recognizes
and identifies techniques used to influence various audiences
* Analyzes accuracy, opinion, and assumptions in media
4.4
Analyzes how communication is used in career
settings
* Selects
appropriate communication techniques for career purposes
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Instructional
Strategies
4.1 -
4.4
* Goal setting
* Planning to meet goals
* Establishing criteria for constructive feedback
* Analysis of media for content, purpose, and bias
* Field trip to local communication network
* Analysis of media for format and delivery
* Discussion of formal and informal communication and when each is
most appropriate
* Research employment opportunities and related career settings
based on communication skills
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