understand that technical and specialized language helps the audience comprehend the content of oral presentations.
- Communication: Speaking, Listening, Media Literacy
The student will make planned oral presentations independently and in small groups. a) Include definitions to increase clarity. b) Use relevant details to support main ideas. c) Illustrate main ideas through anecdotes and examples. d) Use grammatically correct language, including vocabulary appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose. e) Use verbal and nonverbal techniques for presentation. f) Evaluate impact and purpose of presentation. g) Credit information sources. h) Give impromptu responses to questions about presentation. i) Give and follow spoken directions to perform specific tasks, answer questions, or solve problems. j) Use a variety of strategies to listen actively. k) Summarize and evaluate information presented orally by others. l) Assume shared responsibility for collaborative work.