Fall 2012

I can...

1. I can prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and
collaborations with diverse partners, building on others ideas and expressing my
own clearly and persuasively.

2. I can integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats,
including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

3. I can evaluate a speakers point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric.

4. I can present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can
follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

5. I can make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express
information and enhance understanding of presentations.
6. I can adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating
command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

7. I can initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions
(oneonone, in groups, and teacherled) with diverse partners on grades 11-12
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas, expressing my own clearly and
persuasively.

8. I can come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under
study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other
research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, wellreasoned exchange of
ideas.

9. I can work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions and decision
making, set clear goals and deadlines, and establish individual roles as needed.

10. I can propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe
reasoning and evidence; ensure a hearing for a full range of positions on a topic or
issue; perspectives.

11. I can respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives; synthesize comments, claims,
and evidence made on all sides of an issue; resolve contradictions when possible;
and investigation or complete the task.

I2. I can prepare and conduct interviews.

I4. I can participate in public performances.


I5. I can debate an issue from either side.
Speech Essential Skills and Concepts
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