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Speaking is the oral communication of thoughts and feelings. Speech activities in the English language arts program encourage students' social competence as well as their understanding of and facility with language (ELA curriculum)
 Click on the foundational objectives to jump down the page. Each learning objective is listed under the corresponding foundational objective.
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Learning Objectives Recognize that talk is an important tool for communicating, thinking, and learning
- Speak to clarify and extend thinking
Identity and Sense of Self, Lesson Three - Judgment of Others
Identity and Sense of Self, Lesson Five - Learning from Our Decisions
Human Qualities and Ideals, Lesson Two - I Need a Hero
Human Relationships, Lesson Two - By Chance
Joy & Inspiration / Doubt & Fear - Hamlet - Act I
Joy & Inspiration / Doubt & Fear - Hamlet - Act II
Joy & Inspiration / Doubt & Fear - Hamlet - Act IV
Joy & Inspiration / Doubt & Fear - Hamlet - Act V
Individual & Social Responsibility, Lesson Two - The 'Right' Way
Truth and Justice, Lesson Three - What is Justice?
Social Criticism, Lesson Two - In My Shoes
- Speak to express understanding
Human Qualities and Ideals, Lesson Five - Around the World
Human Relationships, Lesson Five - What's Love Got To Do with It?
Joy & Inspiration / Doubt & Fear, Lesson Three - Tragedy and Loss
Joy & Inspiration / Doubt & Fear - Hamlet - Act I
Joy & Inspiration / Doubt & Fear - Hamlet - Act III
Joy & Inspiration / Doubt & Fear - Hamlet - Act IV
Joy & Inspiration / Doubt & Fear - Hamlet - Act V
Individual & Social Responsibility, Lesson Two - The 'Right' Way
Social Criticism, Lesson Two - In My Shoes
- Speak to share thoughts, opinions, and feelings
Identity and Sense of Self, Lesson Two - Family Interview
Identity and Sense of Self, Lesson Five - Learning from Our Decisions
Human Qualities and Ideals, Lesson One - Admirable Qualities
Human Qualities and Ideals, Lesson Four - Ignoble Deeds
Human Relationships, Lesson One - Actions Speak Louder
Human Relationships, Lesson Four - The Pressure's On
Human Relationships, Lesson Seven - If Music Be the Food of Love, Play on
Joy & Inspiration / Doubt & Fear, Lesson One - Meaning of Happiness
Joy & Inspiration / Doubt & Fear, Lesson Two - Our Doubts and Fears
Joy & Inspiration / Doubt & Fear - Hamlet - Act II
Joy & Inspiration / Doubt & Fear - Hamlet - Act IV
Joy & Inspiration / Doubt & Fear - Hamlet - Act V
Individual & Social Responsibility, Lesson Two - The 'Right' Way
Truth and Justice, Lesson One - Truth
Truth and Justice, Lesson Two - Right vs. Wrong
Truth and Justice, Lesson Three - What is Justice?
Ambition, Power & Common Good, Lesson Three - Powerful Because
Social Criticism, Lesson Four - Time for a Change
Ambition, Power & the Common Good, Lesson Four - LOF: Innocence Exists
- Speak to build relationships and a sense of community
Identity and Sense of Self, Lesson Six - Role in Society
Joy & Inspiration / Doubt & Fear, Lesson Two - Our Doubts and Fears
Ambition, Power & the Common Good, Lesson Five - LOF: Creating Order
Ambition, Power & the Common Good, Lesson Six - LOF: Demise of the Group
Ambition, Power & the Common Good, Lesson Seven - LOF: Losing Power, Gaining Power
Ambition, Power & the Common Good, Lesson Eight - LOF: A New Chief in Power
Ambition, Power & the Common Good, Lesson Nine - LOF: Civilization is Lost
Practise the behaviours of effective speakers
- Recognize and adjust verbal and nonverbal presentation elements (i.e., appropriate articulation, pronunciation, volume, tempo, pitch, stress, gestures, eye contact, facial expression, and poise) effectively and in keeping with purpose, audience needs, and individual cultural and linguistic background
Human Qualities and Ideals, Lesson Three - And the Award Goes to . . .
Human Relationships, Lesson Seven - If Music Be the Food of Love, Play on
Joy & Inspiration / Doubt & Fear - Hamlet - Act III
Joy & Inspiration / Doubt & Fear - Hamlet - Final Curtain
Ambition, Power, and the Common Good - Lord of the Flies - Off the Island
- Critically review their own oral presentations for content, organization, delivery, style, and audience response
Truth and Justice, Lesson Four - Let's Debate
Causes and Crusades, Lesson Three - Helping the Cause
Ambition, Power & Common Good, Lesson Three - Powerful Because
Speak fluently and confidently in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes and audiences
- Function effectively as both a group member and a group leader
Identity and Sense of Self, Lesson Five - Learning from Our Decisions
Joy & Inspiration / Doubt & Fear - Hamlet - Act II
Joy & Inspiration / Doubt & Fear - Hamlet - Act III
Truth and Justice, Lesson Four - Let's Debate
Causes and Crusades, Lesson Two - Selfishness vs. Selflessness
Ambition, Power & Common Good, Lesson Three - Powerful Because
Ambition, Power & the Common Good, Lesson Five - LOF: Creating Order
Ambition, Power & the Common Good, Lesson Six - LOF: Demise of the Group
Ambition, Power & the Common Good, Lesson Seven - LOF: Losing Power, Gaining Power
Ambition, Power & the Common Good, Lesson Eight- LOF: A New Chief in Power
Ambition, Power & the Common Good, Lesson Nine - LOF: Civilization is Lost
- Speak to inform and persuade
Identity and Sense of Self, Lesson Six - Role in Society
Human Qualities and Ideals, Lesson Three - And the Award Goes to . . .
Human Qualities and Ideals, Lesson Five - Around the World
Human Relationships, Lesson Six - No Turning Back
Joy & Inspiration / Doubt & Fear - Hamlet - Final Curtain
Truth and Justice, Lesson Four - Let's Debate
Social Criticism, Lesson Four - Time for a Change
Causes and Crusades, Lesson Three - Helping the Cause
Ambition, Power & Common Good, Lesson Three - Powerful Because
Ambition, Power, and the Common Good - Lord of the Flies - Off the Island
- Develop and articulate defensible positions on individual, community, national, or world issues
Truth and Justice, Lesson Three - What is Justice?
Truth and Justice, Lesson Four - Let's Debate
Social Criticism, Lesson Four - Time for a Change
- Prepare and debate an issue
Truth and Justice, Lesson Four- Let's Debate
- Present an award, a toast, or a nomination speech
Human Qualities and Ideals, Lesson Three - And the Award Goes to . . .
- Practise the rules and procedures that govern business or community meetings
Truth and Justice, Lesson Four - Let's Debate
Social Criticism, Lesson Four - Time for a Change
- Deliver a persuasive speech
Human Qualities and Ideals, Lesson Three - And the Award Goes to . . .
Truth and Justice, Lesson Four - Let's Debate
- Participate in a panel discussion
Human Qualities and Ideals, Lesson Five - Around the World
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