Benchmarks (5 - 7)
A.
Formulate open-ended research questions suitable for inquiry and investigation and develop a plan for gathering information.
B.
Locate and summarize important information from multiple sources.
C.
Organize information in a systematic way.
E.
Communicate findings orally, visually and in writing or through multimedia.
Benchmarks (8 - 10)
A.
Formulate open-ended research questions suitable for investigation and adjust questions as necessary while research is conducted.
C.
Organize information from various resources and select appropriate sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes.
E.
Communicate findings, reporting on the substance and processes orally, visually and in writing or through multimedia.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 6)
1.
Generate a topic, assigned or personal interest, and open-ended questions for research and develop a plan for gathering information.
2.
Identify appropriate sources, and gather relevant information from multiple sources (e.g., school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources and Internet-based resources).
4.
Identify important information found in sources and paraphrase the findings in a systematic way (e.g., notes, outlines, charts, tables and graphic organizers).
8.
Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information that supports a clear position with organized and relevant evidence about the topic or research question.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 7)
1.
Generate a topic, assigned or personal interest, and open-ended questions for research and develop a plan for gathering information.
2.
Identify appropriate sources and gather relevant information from multiple sources (e.g., school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources and Internet-based resources).
8.
Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information that supports a clear position with organized and relevant evidence about the topic or research question.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 8)
1.
Compose open-ended questions for research, assigned or personal interest, and modify questions as necessary during inquiry and investigation.
4.
Select an appropriate structure for organizing information in a systematic way (e.g., notes, outlines, charts, tables and graphic organizers).
5.
Compile and organize the important information and select appropriate sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes.
8.
Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information that supports a clear position about the topic or research question and to maintain an appropriate balance between researched information and original ideas.
Benchmarks (3 - 4)
A.
Demonstrate active listening strategies by asking clarifying questions and responding to questions with appropriate elaboration.
Benchmarks (5 - 7)
B.
Explain a speaker's point of view and use of persuasive techniques in presentations and visual media.
C.
Vary language choice and use effective presentation techniques, including voice modulation and enunciation.
D.
Select an organizational structure appropriate to the topic, audience, setting and purpose.
F.
Give presentations using a variety of delivery methods, visual materials and technology.
Benchmarks (8 - 10)
D.
Demonstrate an understanding of effective speaking strategies by selecting appropriate language and adjusting presentation techniques.
E.
Give informational presentations that present ideas in a logical sequence, include relevant facts and details from multiple sources and use a consistent organizational structure.
G.
Give presentations using a variety of delivery methods, visual displays and technology.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 6)
3.
Interpret the speaker's purpose in presentations and visual media (e.g., to inform, to entertain, to persuade).
6.
Use clear diction and tone, and adjust volume, phrasing and tempo to stress important ideas.
7.
Adjust speaking content and style according to the needs of the situation, setting and audience.
8.
Deliver informational presentations (e.g., expository, research) that:
a. demonstrate an understanding of the topic and present events or ideas in a logical sequence;
b. support the controlling idea or thesis with relevant facts, details, examples, quotations, statistics, stories and anecdotes;
c. include an effective introduction and conclusion and use a consistent organizational structure (e.g., cause-effect, compare-contrast);
d. use appropriate visual materials (e.g., diagrams, charts, illustrations) and available technology; and
e. draw from multiple sources and identify sources used.
9.
Deliver formal and informal descriptive presentations that convey relevant information and descriptive details.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 7)
3.
Interpret the speaker's purpose in presentations and visual media (e.g., to inform, to entertain, to persuade).
6.
Adjust volume, phrasing, enunciation, voice modulation and inflection to stress important ideas and impact audience response.
7.
Vary language choices as appropriate to the context of the speech.
8.
Deliver informational presentations (e.g., expository, research) that:
a. demonstrate an understanding of the topic and present events or ideas in a logical sequence;
b. support the controlling idea or thesis with well-chosen and relevant facts, details, examples, quotations, statistics, stories and anecdotes;
c. include an effective introduction and conclusion and use a consistent organizational structure (e.g., cause-effect, compare-contrast, problem-solution);
d. use appropriate visual materials (e.g., diagrams, charts, illustrations) and available technology; and
e. draw from multiple sources and identify sources used.
9.
Deliver formal and informal descriptive presentations that convey relevant information and descriptive details.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 8)
6.
Adjust volume, phrasing, enunciation, voice modulation and inflection to stress important ideas and impact audience response.
7.
Vary language choices as appropriate to the context of the speech.
8.
Deliver informational presentations (e.g., expository, research) that:
a. demonstrate an understanding of the topic and present events or ideas in a logical sequence;
b. support the controlling idea or thesis with well-chosen and relevant facts, details, examples, quotations, statistics, stories and anecdotes;
c. include an effective introduction and conclusion and use a consistent organizational structure (e.g., cause-effect, compare-contrast, problem-solution);
d. use appropriate visual materials (e.g., diagrams, charts, illustrations) and available technology; and
e. draw from multiple sources, including both primary and secondary sources, and identify sources used.
9.
Deliver formal and informal descriptive presentations that convey relevant information and descriptive details.