Speaking & Listening Anchor Standard 4 Level E

Leveled Standard E

Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task. (SL.9-10.4)

Teacher Notes
Teachers may want to share models (good and bad) and rubrics to help students understand the criteria for effective speaking and presentations. Learners should consider TAPS (task/topic, audience, purpose, and style).

Teachers may want to teach planning and organizing strategies (such as using a graphic organizer or index cards and choosing a problem-solution structure) or digital literacy skills (such as locating copyright-free image or music files or using common presentation software).

Examples / Activities
Career Exploration and Workplace Safety Presentations

Students read and listen to texts related to workplace safety. Then, students research jobs and create their own multimedia presentations synthesizing job information, workplace safety lessons learned, and personal career goals.

Workforce Readiness Skills

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Self-representation: formally present information
7
Creativity and Resourcefulness: conduct research; select visuals and create multimedia presentation
8
Speaking and Listening: formally present job and safety information; learn by listening
9
Reading and Writing: read information related to jobs and workplace safety; write presentation materials
11
Health and Safety: learn about workplace safety and present safety information
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Organizations, Systems, and Climates: understand employer and employee rights and responsibilities pertaining to workplace safety
13
Lifelong Learning: learn from text, multimedia, and reporting
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Job Acquisition and Advancement: research jobs and career information
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Information Technology: use information technology to access and present information
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Internet Use and Security: conduct online research; locate multimedia files; create presentation
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Telecommunications: create and deliver a presentation

GED® Assessment Targets (RLA)
R.2.5 Determine which detail(s) support a main idea.
R.8.1 Delineate the specific steps of an argument the author puts forward, including how the argument’s claims build on one another.
R.8.2 Identify specific pieces of evidence an author uses in support of claims or conclusions.
R.8.4 Distinguish claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.
R.8.5 Assess whether the reasoning is valid; identify fallacious reasoning in an argument and evaluate its impact.

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ELA Activities for Level E

Job Search Vocabulary

Students research specific jobs and markets using opens in a new window Virginia Workforce Connection; they identify and define unknown words and use them in resumé building, cover letter writing, and mock interviewing. Read More Job Search Vocabulary

Listening and Responding Across Subject Areas

Students listen to and discuss informational audio presentations. Read More Listening and Responding Across Subject Areas

Before It’s Too Late

Students will read and summarize an 8-page chapter from a book on the subject of raising children to be responsible. Read More Before It’s Too Late

Confederate Flag Controversy Discussion

After reading an article on a controversy at a Virginia high school regarding the Confederate flag and viewing primary sources related to the flag’s role in history, learners discuss the flag’s symbolism and how the high school should have responded to the incident. Read More Confederate Flag Controversy Discussion

Analyzing Rhetoric in a Video

Have students work in groups to analyze the rhetorical elements of a persuasive speech. As a group, discuss how the parts work together to influence an audience. Read More Analyzing Rhetoric in a Video

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