April 24/25: Effective Communicators

Effective communicators who can thoughtfully articulate their thinking with confidence while collaborating with peers.

Grade TK-2: "Storytelling Buddies"

Activity: Storytelling and Puppet Show

Objective: Develop communication skills and confidence in storytelling.

California State Standards:

- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.6: Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.

Description: Students create puppet shows based on a short story, enhancing verbal communication and collaborative skills.

Grade 3-5: "Newsroom Explorers"

Activity: News Reporting Project

Objective: Enhance communication skills through news reporting.

California State Standards:

- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.4: Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner.

Description: Students research and present news reports on topics of interest, fostering effective communication and research skills.

Grade 6-8: "Debate Club Adventures"

Activity: Classroom Debate

Objective: Develop public speaking and debate skills.

California State Standards:

- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.3: Delineate a speaker's argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.

Description: Students participate in a classroom debate on a selected topic, honing their ability to articulate thoughts with confidence and respond to diverse viewpoints.

Grade 9-12: "Podcasting Pioneers"

Activity: Podcast Creation

Objective: Develop effective communication through podcasting.

California State Standards:

- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.5: Make strategic use of digital media in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence.

Description: Students create podcasts discussing relevant topics, refining their communication skills and utilizing digital media effectively.