Organizing Idea
ORAL LANGUAGE 5: Students investigate how oral language can be designed to communicate ideas and information.
GR. 5 - ORGANIZING IDEA: ORAL LANGUAGE
Listening and speaking form the foundation for literacy development and improve communication, collaboration, and respectful mutual understanding.
Guiding Question: How can the presentation of ideas and information be enhanced through oral communication?
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Learning Outcome: Students investigate how oral language can be designed to communicate ideas and information. |
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Different time periods gave rise to different forms of oral communication, including
Oral traditions include the use of stories to connect prior knowledge to lived experiences.
Oral traditions include diverse types of stories, including
Trickster stories or tales can
Oral traditions hold communities together based on some shared knowledge and values. |
The content and delivery of oral traditions are influenced by history, communities, or contexts. |
Discuss cultural contexts of oral traditions.
Discuss meanings of stories and lessons shared orally. |
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Language that influences oral communication includes
Verbal communication includes word choice and use.
Choices can be intentional regarding how body movement can support communication.
Paraverbal communication is the manner in which a message is delivered and involves
Vocal sounds are affected by breath, body, and energy.
Inflection is the process by which the voice slides up and down through a range of pitches. |
Oral communication can be enhanced through integration and adjustment of verbal, non-verbal, and paraverbal language. |
Integrate verbal, non-verbal, and paraverbal language to enhance communication.
Ensure messages are heard clearly by using breath, body, and energy to project voice. |
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Content and delivery of oral communication can change based on purpose or audience.
Language conventions or protocols can vary depending on the audience or purpose of oral communication.
The size, shape, layout, and acoustics (echoing) of a space can influence oral communication.
Oral communication can be enhanced through the selection of digital or non-digital tools or formats. |
Oral communication can be intentionally designed according to different situations to convey ideas and information. |
Adjust the pitch or projection of the voice with respect to purpose, audience, context, and space.
Adjust language conventions or protocols in oral communication.
Select appropriate formats for oral communication based on audience and purpose.
Present ideas and information in a logical manner to inform, persuade, or entertain. |
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Collaborative processes include building trust by listening to, acknowledging, and accepting the contributions of others.
Collaborative and effective dialogue includes consideration of the perspectives of others and use of respectful language.
Demonstrating respect for how other people wish to be addressed maintains relationships.
Adaptability and compromise can lead to consensus in collaborative activities.
Non-verbal and paraverbal language can enhance collaborative dialogue. |
Collaboration is an active process supported by effective dialogue. |
Engage in collaborative dialogue when sharing ideas, solving problems, or making decisions.
Contribute to discussions or dialogues by agreeing, disagreeing, and adding to or explaining ideas.
Use respectful language when collaborating with others.
Demonstrate adaptability to build consensus when perspectives or opinions within groups differ. |
