ELAR 6.1
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, discussion, and thinking--oral language. The student develops oral language through listening, speaking, and discussion. The student is expected to:
(A) listen actively to interpret a message, ask clarifying questions, and respond appropriately;
(B) follow and give oral instructions that include multiple action steps;
(C) give an organized presentation with a specific stance and position, employing eye contact, speaking rate, volume, enunciation, natural gestures, and conventions of language to communicate ideas effectively; and
(D) participate in student-led discussions by eliciting and considering suggestions from other group members, taking notes, and identifying points of agreement and disagreement.
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Getting to Know You T-Shirt
Start the school year off with a bang with this getting-to-know-you activity.
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Public Speaking Tips For Students - Poster
Display this Public Speaking Tips for Students poster in your classroom when learning how to speak in front of peers.
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Conversation Stems Poster Set
Display this set of Conversation Stems Posters to assist students with their oral language development.
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Team Building Games – Upper Grades
Encourage communication and cooperation with this set of 10 team-building games.
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Oral Presentation Assessment Rubric
A rubric designed to help teachers to assess students' oral presentations.
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Interview a Classmate - First Day of School Activity
Help your students learn more about their new classmates (even if they have been together for the last 5 years) with this fun speaking and listening activity!
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Behavior Charades
Explore appropriate and inappropriate behaviors at the beginning of a new school year with a fun charade activity.
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Getting to Know My Classmates – QR Code Template
Use QR codes to get to know your new classmates at the start of a new school year.
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One Word Story Active Game
A whole class active game that encourages creative thinking and teamwork.
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Persuasive Speech Writing Task
A persuasive writing task based on real-world issues affecting children.