Grade 7
Language Arts
Listening and Speaking
Standard 1

LISTENING AND SPEAKING STRATEGIES.


 
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1.) Have students choose a book that interests them. As they are reading have them look for engaging passages and ultimately pick one passage to share. Students need to develop their presentations by completing the presentation planning sheets. 

Example of Passage Presentation Planning Form:

Book Choice:____________

By:____________________

My one sentence introduction to my book is:_____________________

My passage is:__________

The reason I chose this passage is:______________

The music I will play in the background as I read is:_____________________

The reason I chose this music is:_____________________

I will depict my scene by drawing:________________

Remind students to practice their presentations at least two times either in front of a mirror or for someone. They must come to class prepared on their assigned presentation day. On the day of presentations, as students are speaking, audience members should be filling out the speaker feedback forms for at least ten of the student presenters. Later students will cut these into strips and deliver them to the speakers.

1.) Use the evaluation form below to score the students' presentations:
  • All the necessary parts are included; time spent on rehearsal is obvious 
  • A significant, well written passage was chosen 
  • Explanation of passage is accurate and concise 
  • Music chosen is appropriate and explained 
  • Reading of the passage engages audience 
  • The picture is appropriate for the passage and is explained well
  • The music is appropriate for the passage and is integrated well into the presentation 
  • Presentation Techniques are utilized
     
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