Middle School English Language Arts Instructional Guide

●​ Activity: Students are presented with a case study involving information presented in different formats (e.g., articles, videos, graphs). They discuss the case study in groups and make informed decisions based on the interpreted information.

●​ Objective: To assess students' ability to make informed decisions by interpreting information presented in various formats and media.

Standard: Speaking and Listening 3

Learning Intentions and Success Criteria

Learning Intentions: ●​ Students will be able to develop skills in using appropriate language, grammar, organization, and delivery styles for different purposes and audiences. ●​ Students will be able to learn how to use visual displays of data, including digital media, to convey information and engage an audience effectively. Success Criteria: ●​ I can use appropriate language, grammar, organization, and delivery styles tailored to the purpose and audience in both formal and informal contexts. ●​ I can use visual displays of data, including digital media, to effectively convey information and engage my audience.

Use appropriate language, grammar, organization, development, and delivery styles appropriate to purpose and audience for formal or informal contexts . a. ​ Use visual displays of data, including digital media, to convey information and engage the audience .

Nouns (Know)

Verbs (Do)

●​ Delivery styles ●​ Purpose ●​ Audience

●​ Convey ●​ Engage

●​ Formal contexts ●​ Informal contexts ●​ Visual displays of data ●​ Digital media ●​ Information ●​ Audience

Sample Question Stems and Prompts for Discussion

●​ "What are the key differences between formal and informal communication styles?" ●​ "How does the purpose and audience influence your choice of language and delivery style?" ●​ "Give an example of how visual displays of data can enhance a presentation?" ●​ "Why is it important to tailor your communication style to your audience?"

Sample Formative Assessments

Presentation Preparation Graphic Organizer

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