ENG2.ELAR.1.C

Give a formal presentation that incorporates a clear thesis and a logical progression of valid evidence from reliable sources and that employs eye contact, speaking rate such as pauses for effect, volume, enunciation, purposeful gestures, and conventions of language to communicate ideas effectively.

English II · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017

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Vocabulary
formal presentationclear thesislogical progressionvalid evidencereliable sourceseye contactspeaking ratepauses for effectvolumeenunciationpurposeful gesturesconventions of languageideas
Skills
  • give (formal presentations) #dok3
  • incorporate (clear thesis and logical progression of evidence) #dok3
  • select (valid evidence from reliable sources) #dok2
  • apply (eye contact, volume, rate, enunciation, gestures, and conventions) #dok2
  • communicate (ideas effectively) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the elements of a formal presentation. #dok1
  • I can recall the features of effective communication such as eye contact or volume. #dok1
  • I can describe the purpose of a thesis in a presentation. #dok1
  • I can organize my ideas to create a logical progression in a presentation. #dok2
  • I can select valid evidence from reliable sources for a presentation. #dok2
  • I can apply conventions of language and speaking strategies in my delivery. #dok2
  • I can give a formal presentation with a clear thesis and supporting evidence. #dok3
  • I can incorporate eye contact, volume, purposeful gestures, and other speaking techniques to communicate ideas effectively. #dok3
  • I can adapt my speaking rate and use purposeful pauses for effect in presentations. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Effective oral presentations require both strong content organization and purposeful delivery techniques.
  • Communicating ideas clearly in a formal presentation involves selecting valid evidence and employing conventions of language and speaking.
Essential Questions
  • What makes a presentation formal and effective?
  • How does the organization of evidence and ideas impact the audience’s understanding?
  • Why is it important to use reliable sources and valid evidence in a presentation?
  • How do delivery techniques like eye contact, volume, and gestures enhance communication?
  • In what ways can you adjust your speaking to communicate your ideas more effectively?