Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts
Grades 6–12
Speaking & Listening
Grade 7
Comprehension and Collaboration
SL.7.1
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on
grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
- Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
- Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
- Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed.
- Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
SL.7.4
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
Grade 8
Comprehension and Collaboration
SL.8.1
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on
grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
- Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
- Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
- Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas.
- Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
SL.8.4
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
Ohio English Language Arts Standards (2001)
Communications: Oral and Visual Standard
Benchmarks (8–10)
A.
Use a variety of strategies to enhance listening comprehension.
C.
Evaluate the content and purpose of a presentation by analyzing the language and delivery choices made by a speaker.
D.
Demonstrate an understanding of effective speaking strategies by selecting appropriate language and adjusting presentation techniques.
G.
Give presentations using a variety of delivery methods, visual displays and technology.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 8)
1.
Apply active listening strategies (e.g., monitoring message for clarity, selecting and organizing essential information, noting cues such as changes in pace).
4.
Identify the speaker's choice of language and delivery styles (e.g., repetition, appeal to emotion, eye contact) and how they contribute to meaning.
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.
9.
Deliver formal and informal descriptive presentations that convey relevant information and descriptive details.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 9)
1.
Apply active listening strategies (e.g., monitoring message for clarity, selecting and organizing essential information, noting cues such as changes in pace) in a variety of settings.
4.
Identify the speaker's choice of language and delivery styles (e.g., repetition, appeal to emotion, eye contact) and explain how they contribute to meaning.
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.
9.
Deliver formal and informal descriptive presentations that convey relevant information and descriptive details.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 10)
1.
Apply active listening strategies (e.g., monitoring message for clarity, selecting and organizing essential information, noting cues such as changes in pace) in a variety of settings.
4.
Identify how language choice and delivery styles (e.g., repetition, appeal to emotion, eye contact) contribute to meaning.
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.
9.
Deliver formal and informal descriptive presentations that convey relevant information and descriptive details.