Middle School English Language Arts Instructional Guide

●​ Objective: To assess students' ability to apply source evaluation skills in a real-world context.

Standard: Speaking and Listening 3

Learning Intentions and Success Criteria

Learning Intentions: ●​ To understand and apply appropriate language, grammar, and organization for different contexts. ●​ To effectively convey a clear perspective through presentation and citation of information and evidence. ●​ To ensure that listeners can follow the line of reasoning presented. Success Criteria: ●​ I can use appropriate language, grammar, and organization for different contexts. ●​ I can convey a clear perspective by presenting and citing information and evidence. ●​ I can ensure that listeners can follow my line of reasoning.

Use appropriate language, grammar, organization, development, and delivery styles appropriate to purpose and audience for formal or informal contexts. a. ​ Convey a clear perspective by presenting and citing information, findings, and supporting evidence so that listeners can follow the line of reasoning.

Nouns (Know)

Verbs (Do)

●​ Language ●​ Grammar

●​ Convey ●​ Present ●​ Cite

●​ Organization ●​ Development ●​ Delivery Styles ●​ Perspective ●​ Information ●​ Evidence ●​ Line of Reasoning ●​ Formal/Informal

Sample Question Stems and Prompts for Discussion

●​ How do you adapt your language and organization for different purposes and audiences? ●​ What strategies do you use to convey a clear perspective in your presentations? ●​ How can you ensure that your audience can follow your line of reasoning?

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