English Language Arts and Reading.5.1.C

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The student is expected to

give an organized presentation employing eye contact, speaking rate, volume, enunciation, natural gestures, and conventions of language to communicate ideas effectively; and

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Knowledge and Skills Statement

Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking -- oral language. The student develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion.

Instruct students to prepare a presentation on a topic of interest. Once the presentation has been prepared, have students work in small groups that focus on a different verbal or nonverbal techniques required for an effective presentation: sharing organized thoughts, making eye contact with the audience, speaking at a rate and volume that is easily followed by others, clearly enunciating words, using natural gestures and standard conventions of language that are commonly agreed upon in the classroom environment. After sufficient time has been provided for students to practice and receive feedback, students will give their presentation to a larger group.
 

Further Explanation

This SE requires students to develop a presentation on a topic, organize their thoughts, and present to others. Students demonstrate their understanding of appropriate classroom language as well as expectations regarding eye contact, volume, enunciation, and speaking rate. Note whether students use the desired behaviors during the discussion: supporting their position with facts and employing appropriate speaking rate, volume, enunciation, and eye contact. Review and reteaching of communication skills should occur as needed.

Speakers convey ideas effectively to an audience when the message is easy to understand and relevant to the audience and the presentation is engaging. In addition to the structure of the presentation and the speaker's delivery of the presentation, other conditions such as the speaker's comfort level, time limitations, and visual aids can impact the speaker's ability to effectively convey the message.
the rules broadly agreed upon as standard for communicating in written or oral form
the act of speaking with distinct articulation
the act of looking directly into another's eyes while communicating
Students are expected to use verbal and nonverbal techniques when giving a presentation to capture the audience's attention and keep it engaged throughout the presentation. An effective presenter should always face the audience and be attentive to its reaction. When presenting, students should also be able to use appropriate verbal and nonverbal techniques to emphasize key concepts and make the message clear and easy to understand.
body movements used to communicate—specifically, movements of the hands and arms that are closely synchronized with the flow and content of one’s speech
Students will present their ideas orally to an audience following a clear and well-thought-out structure. A carefully structured presentation should make the presentation easy to understand and effective. When making decisions about how to organize presentations, students should keep in mind the purpose of their presentations as well as the characteristics of their audience, such as the audience's previous knowledge, interests, and values. Teachers may wish to have students explore a variety of organizational patterns, depending on the purpose and topic of their presentations.
a visual, oral, and/or multimodal display that communicates a message and may serve a variety of purposes
how fast or slow a person speaks Speaking rate may vary based on emotions or the message being conveyed.

Research

Haq, Z. U., Khurram, B. A., & Bangash, A. K. (2017). Development of speaking skills through activity based learning at the elementary level. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research,17(69), 241–252. doi:10.14689/ejer.2017.69.13

Summary:  The authors discuss how activity-based learning can be used to develop the speaking skills in elementary school students.