Standard(s):   4.A.4a     4.A.4b     4.B.4a     4.B.4b     4.B.4c     4.B.4d

Stage 1: Desired Results

Understandings

Students will continue to strengthen speaking skills.  Refine skills from freshman, sophomore, and junior years.
Students will refine use of correct diction, expression, hand gestures, inflection, and clarity when speaking.
Students will reveal more polished and creative organizational skills when presenting speeches.
Students will listen courteously and respectfully.

Essential Questions

Knowledge & Skill

What are the benefits of being an active listener?
Why is it necessary to be an effective speaker?
How will active listening and effective speaking help you after high school?

active listening and steady participation in class
informal group presentations/Socratic Seminars   

Stage 2: Assessment Evidence

Speech rubric which improves students' listening skills.
Student notetaking through good listening skills.
Student lead discussions through Socratic Seminars.
Informal presentations

Performance Task Summary

Rubric Titles

Self-Assessments

Other Evidence, Summarized

Stage 3: Learning Activities

Listen to tapes of required readings.
Plan, practice, and present informal presentations/speeches.
Take an active role in Socratic Seminars.
Evaluate seminars and presentations with clarity and detail.