English Language Arts and Reading.7.1.C

The student is expected to

present a critique of a literary work, film, or dramatic production, employing eye contact, speaking rate, volume, enunciation, a variety of 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 present a prepared critique of a reader's theatre presentation. Observe and note students' use of appropriate eye contact, speaking rate, volume, enunciation, natural gestures, and conventions of language.
 

Further Explanation

This SE requires students to organize their thoughts to create and present a critique of a presentation. Students should be able to thoroughly comprehend the piece of work and think critically to develop a response. Additionally, students must understand how to orally explain a topic following a clear and well-thought-out structure. Students should use verbal and nonverbal techniques when presenting their critiques to capture and hold the audience's attention throughout the presentation. Students should be able to demonstrate their understanding of appropriate classroom language as well as expectations regarding eye contact, volume, enunciation, and speaking rate. As students present their critiques, note whether they use the following desired behaviors during the discussion: supporting their opinions with facts and using appropriate speaking rate, volume, enunciation, and eye contact.

A speaker has effectively conveyed an idea when the message is easy to understand and relevant to the audience and the presentation is engaging. In addition to the speaker’s organization and 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
a detailed evaluation or critical commentary on a problem, subject, or work that explains specific instances of strengths, faults, and/or ambiguities
Students are expected to use verbal (e.g., proper articulation, speed) and nonverbal techniques (e.g., looking audience members in the eyes, using gestures) 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. While 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.
written works that are generally recognized as having artistic value and have the purpose of entertaining the reader (e.g., prose fiction, drama, poetry, and literary nonfiction)
Students are expected to read and comprehend various works, such as a literary text, film, or dramatic production, well enough to give an oral presentation critiquing the piece. Students should evaluate the quality of various elements of a work, including author’s purpose, organization, point of view, and character development. For example, after viewing a dramatic production, students may give oral presentations critiquing how effectively the playwright developed the characters through the script's dialogue.