7th Grade Speaking & Listening

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.

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•  Summarize the important points in group discussion

• Consider different views in a group discussion 
• Active participation in a group discussion 
• Cooperative Group Role Cards ​
• Cooperative Learning 
  
• Teamwork Activities for the Classrooms
  

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SL.7.1a

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.

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SL.7.1b

Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.

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•  Summarize the important points in group discussion
  

• Consider different views in a group discussion 
  
• Active participation in a group discussion 

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SL.7.1c

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.

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SL.7.1d

Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views.

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SL.7.2

Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.

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• Sample Speaker Critique ​
• Speech Critiques Examples
  
• Speech Self Critique Guide

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• Impact of print and images on meaning
• Speech Analysis #1: How to Study and Critique a Speech ​

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SL.7.3

Delineate a speaker's argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.

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• A Detailed Speech Outline

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• Deliberate ambiguity in speech
  

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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.

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• Ordering the Phrases
  
• Patterns of Organization and Their Clue Words
  
• Ways to Make Communication Sparkle ​

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SL.7.5

Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.

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SL.7.6

Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 7 Language standards 1 and 3 here for specific expectations.)

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