| (a) |
Share ideas/knowledge clearly and logically, add to others' ideas, repeat points for clarification, and relate points already made for emphasis and reconsideration. |
| (b) |
Maintain conversations with classmates, guests, and adults. |
| (c) |
Demonstrate the ability to participate responsibly in discussions and team projects. |
| (d) |
Facilitate small group activities and short, whole-class sessions to share information on a topic. |
| (e) |
Contribute to group efforts to reach consensus or conclusions. |
| (f) |
Assume different roles in group work (e.g., leader, recorder, contributor). |
| (g) |
Recognize when conflicts and tensions arise in group work and negotiate a return to a productive and respectful atmosphere. |
| (h) |
Support key points with evidence and examples. |
| (i) |
Defend and/or support opinion with evidence in group work. |
| (j) |
Summarize personal viewpoint in clear and meaningful ways. |
| (k) |
Summarize ideas discussed and state own view in light of discussion. |
| (l) |
Present group conclusions and findings to classmates. |
| (m) |
Respond to questions and suggestions concisely, clearly, and appropriately. |
| (n) |
Speak to share and to entertain (e.g., read aloud, recite a poem, participate in an improvisation). |
