Common Core State Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.4
Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
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resources for those 'aha' moments
teaching resource
Public Speaking Tips - Poster
A poster to use when teaching your students about public speaking.
teaching resource
Persuasive Speech Writing Task
A persuasive writing task based on real-world issues affecting children.
teaching resource
Oral Presentation Assessment Rubric
A rubric designed to help teachers to assess students' oral presentations.
teaching resource
Getting to Know You T-Shirt
A getting to know you activity to do at the beginning of a new school year.
teaching resource
Goal Labels - Speaking and Listening (Upper Elementary)
Eleven speaking and listening goal labels for upper elementary.
lesson plan
Opinion Speeches - Presenting
A 60 minute lesson in which students will present an opinion speech to the class using appropriate oral presentation skills.
unit plan
Writing an Opinion Piece Unit Plan - Grade 5 and Grade 6
This English unit addresses the genre of opinion writing; specifically, how to write an effective opinion piece.
