Mastering Oral Communication and Listening Skills

1. 12th Standards 1. Oral Expression and Listening 1. Effective speaking in formal and informal settings requires appropriate use of methods and audience awareness 2. Effective collaborative groups accomplish goals 2. Reading for All Purposes 1. Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategies 2. Interpreting and evaluating complex informational texts require the understanding of rhetoric, critical reading, and analysis skills 3. Writing and Composition 1. Style, detail, expressive language, and genre create a well-crafted statement directed at an intended audience and purpose 2. Ideas, evidence, structure, and style create persuasive, academic, and technical texts for particular audiences and specific purposes 3. Standard English conventions effectively communicate to targeted audiences and purposes 4. Research and Reasoning 1. Independent research designs articulate and defend information, conclusions, and solutions that address specific contexts and purposes 2. Logical arguments distinguish facts from opinions; and evidence defines reasoned judgment

2. Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Monday Truth is stranger than fiction: 2 Truths, 1 Lie Which is the lie about Tauemyua? • I have five brothers and eight sisters. • I have two dogs and a cat. • I have been singing since I was in 2nd grade. Homework: If you have not already done so, be prepared to read you creative imitation aloud!

3. Past, Present, Future Monday • Creative imitation writing time • Creative imitation readings (Summative Assessment Part 2) • Continue and finish creative imitation readings • Return Summative Assessment (part 1) • Quarter 2 = Modern Fiction Novels (class & choice)

4. What is Modern Fiction? Short Stories Monday Standard 1 Oral Communication & Listening 1. Effective speaking in formal and informal settings requires appropriate use of methods and audience awareness Objective: You will be able to practice your oral communication and listening skills by either presenting a creative modern fiction imitation to the class or providing feedback to peers. Relevance: By interpreting text complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting. By reading modern fiction, we examine aspects of ourselves and others and how social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate. Essential Question: What is modern fiction? • How do these short stories reflect the the characteristics and themes of modern fiction? • What social or historical events seem to have influenced these works?

5. Do you have two copies of you creative imitation? Monday Reading Their Own Reading Someone Else’s Emily Tauemyua Javier Kayla Maria Jacob Willie Kinzey Chloe Tessa • Sally • Sarah • Asia • Anthony • Bregan • Shelby-Ann • Jessie • Desiree • Ember • Cody • Ernesto • Dante • Dalby • Tania

6. Instruction: Obtain Monday Providing Feedback • Provide at least one peer feedback on speaking skills • Provide at least one peer feedback on his/her story Based on the ideas above, spend some time practicing your presentation

7. What is Modern Fiction? Short Stories Monday Standard 1 Oral Communication & Listening 1. Effective speaking in formal and informal settings requires appropriate use of methods and audience awareness Objective: You will be able to practice your oral communication and listening skills by either presenting a creative modern fiction imitation to the class or providing feedback to peers. Relevance: By interpreting text complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting. By reading modern fiction, we examine aspects of ourselves and others and how social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate. Essential Question: What is modern fiction? • How do these short stories reflect the characteristics and themes of modern fiction? • What social or historical events seem to have influenced these works?

8. Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Tuesday & Thursday Have out your creative imitation story

9. Past, Present, Future Tuesday & Thursday • Creative imitation writing reading - preparation • Creative imitation readings (Summative Assessment Part 2) • Continue and finish creative imitation readings • Return Summative Assessment (part 1) • Quarter 2 = Modern Fiction Novels (class & choice) • Tuesday = Library Book talk • Wednesday = Book Blind Dating

10. What is Modern Fiction? Short StoriesTuesday Standard 1 Oral Communication & Listening 1. Effective speaking in formal and informal settings requires appropriate use of methods and audience awareness Objective: You will be able to practice your oral communication and listening skills by either presenting a creative modern fiction imitation to the class or providing feedback to peers. Relevance: By interpreting text complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting. By reading modern fiction, we examine aspects of ourselves and others and how social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate. Essential Question: What is modern fiction? • How do these short stories reflect the characteristics and themes of modern fiction? • What social or historical events seem to have influenced these works?

11. Instruction & ActivityTuesday & Thursday Objective: You will be able to practice your oral communication and listening skills by either presenting a creative modern fiction imitation to the class or providing feedback to peers. Who is reading? Who is providing feedback? Turn in peer feedback at the end of class.