SE.ELAR.6.B
Use appropriate verbal and nonverbal skills to share stories.
Speech (Elective Credit). · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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Skills
- use (verbal skills to share stories) #dok2
- use (nonverbal skills to share stories) #dok2
- share (stories effectively) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify verbal and nonverbal skills used when sharing stories. #dok1
- I can use appropriate verbal skills to share stories with an audience. #dok2
- I can use appropriate nonverbal skills to enhance storytelling. #dok2
- I can adjust the volume, tone, and rate of my voice to make my story interesting. #dok2
- I can use gestures, facial expressions, and body language to communicate the story’s meaning. #dok2
- I can reflect on how my use of verbal and nonverbal skills affects audience understanding and engagement. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Effective storytelling involves both what you say (verbal) and how you say it (nonverbal).
- Nonverbal communication can greatly enhance or detract from the impact of a story.
Essential Questions
- How do verbal and nonverbal skills influence the way a story is shared?
- What are some examples of effective verbal and nonverbal skills in storytelling?
- Why is it important to use both verbal and nonverbal skills when sharing stories?
- How can adjusting your voice and body language change the way your story is received?
- What happens if verbal and nonverbal messages do not match during storytelling?