8.ELAR.1.C
Advocate a position using anecdotes, analogies, and/or illustrations employing eye contact, speaking rate, volume, enunciation, a variety of natural gestures, and conventions of language to communicate ideas effectively.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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positionanecdotesanalogiesillustrationseye contactspeaking ratevolumeenunciationnatural gesturesconventions of languageideas
Skills
- advocate (a position) #dok2
- employ (anecdotes, analogies, and/or illustrations) #dok2
- use (eye contact, speaking rate, volume, enunciation, gestures, and language conventions) #dok2
- communicate (ideas effectively) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify anecdotes, analogies, and illustrations. #dok1
- I can recognize effective eye contact, speaking rate, volume, enunciation, gestures, and language conventions. #dok1
- I can advocate a position using anecdotes, analogies, and/or illustrations. #dok2
- I can use eye contact, speaking rate, volume, enunciation, gestures, and language conventions when presenting ideas. #dok2
- I can combine speaking techniques and supporting examples to communicate ideas effectively. #dok3
- I can adjust my delivery to improve audience understanding and engagement. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Effective communication relies on both content and delivery techniques to persuade an audience.
- Using varied supporting details and purposeful speaking strategies enhances advocacy of a position.
Essential Questions
- What makes an argument or position more convincing when speaking to others?
- How do anecdotes, analogies, and illustrations strengthen a spoken message?
- In what ways can delivery elements like eye contact and speaking rate impact the effectiveness of a speech?
- Why is it important to use standard conventions of language during oral communication?
- How can speakers adjust their strategies to better reach or persuade their audience?