Speaking & Listening
SL 5.6
Speaking & Listening
SL 5.6
How can we contribute to and build upon discussions in a way that respects diverse perspectives and enhances our collective understanding of topics and texts?
Communication: Students will enhance their communication skills by adapting their speech for clarity and effectiveness across different contexts.
Critical Thinking: By evaluating the appropriateness of formal and informal language in various scenarios, students will employ critical thinking.
Adaptive Perseverance: Adapting speech requires persistence in learning and applying the nuances of language suitable for different audiences and situations.
What are some examples of different contexts where you would need to adapt your speech?
How does the use of formal English in certain situations affect the listener's understanding and perception?
What strategies can we use to decide whether to use formal or informal speech in various situations?
Students will be able to identify appropriate contexts for using formal and informal English.
Students will demonstrate the ability to adapt their speech based on the audience, task, and situation.
Students will reflect on and discuss the impact of speech adaptation on effective communication.
SL.5.6: Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation.
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