Grade

Recommendations for Speaking/Presentations

6^th

Foundations:
Ø       Speak between 1 and 3 minutes with note cards
Ø       Incorporate some outside materials (information-based, not just text)
Ø       Maintain eye contact with audience, exhibit confidence (e.g. no wobbling, face audience)
Ø       Incorporate details, not just reading or spouting off facts
Ø       Display some original thinking and opinions (paraphrase)
Ø       Pay attention to expression, enunciation, and pronunciation
Ø       Present at a podium (props optional)

7^th

Enhancement:
Ø       Speak between 5 and 7 minutes with note cards
Ø      Bring in more outside information, not just from the textbook
Ø      Focus on topic, present key items, filter information
Ø      Display greater degree of original thinking, paraphrase
Ø      Pay attention to projection of voice
Ø      Integrate technology - Powerpoint presentations optional

8^th

Intermediate:
Ø       Speak between 10 and 15 minutes (note cards optional but must be handed in)
Ø      Include some information that everyone already knows, then go beyond
Ø      Encourage point of view, and support it
Ø      Integrate technology/visual aids (e.g. Powerpoint, poster display)
Ø      Expectation for improvisation by third trimester…outside source information, be able to answer questions and defend point of view

9^th

Transition:
Ø       Speak between 10 and 15 minutes, minimally reliant on notes or Powerpoint slides
Ø      Go beyond the bare minimum expectation for presentation, emphasize creativity
Ø      Focus is on presenter with support NOT the support itself
Ø      Mirror expectations in writing skills at the appropriate level
Ø      Begin to use student interaction for support and learning skills
Ø   Develop the skill of defending and supporting a position
Ø      Master beginning skills for filtering and editing emphasized

10^th

Refinement:
Ø      Express an answer to a question in multiple sentences
Ø      Achieve polished debate skills
Ø      Express concepts with in-depth understanding

11^th & 12^th

Mastery:
Ø      Converse in an adult:adult conversation
Ø      Use outside information provided that it is relevant to topic
Ø      Incorporate the excitement of the topic, entertain and relate to audience
Ø      Support original opinions
Ø      Master improvisation through the defense of an opinion/stand, defend “on the fly” in a classroom situation
Ø      Mentor through sharing of learned knowledge (developing learners into teachers)
Ø      All the above should be transferable to a non-comfort zone situation