ENG3.ELAR.1.A
Engage in meaningful and respectful discourse when evaluating the clarity and coherence of a speaker's message and critiquing the impact of a speaker's use of diction and syntax.
English III · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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meaningful discourserespectful discourseclaritycoherencespeaker's messagecritiqueimpactdictionsyntax
Skills
- engage (in meaningful and respectful discourse) #dok2
- evaluate (the clarity and coherence of a speaker's message) #dok3
- critique (the impact of a speaker's use of diction and syntax) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify diction and syntax in a speaker's message. #dok1
- I can engage in discussions while respecting others' perspectives. #dok2
- I can describe what makes a speaker's message clear and coherent. #dok2
- I can evaluate the clarity and coherence of a speaker's message. #dok3
- I can critique the impact of diction and syntax on a speaker's message. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Effective and respectful discourse enhances the evaluation and critique of spoken messages.
- A speaker's diction and syntax significantly influence the clarity, coherence, and impact of their message.
Essential Questions
- What does it mean to engage in meaningful and respectful discourse?
- How can we determine if a speaker's message is clear and coherent?
- In what ways do diction and syntax impact the effectiveness of a message?
- Why is it important to offer critiques in a respectful manner?
- How can we evaluate the choices speakers make when presenting their message?