EAST LONGMEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2006 - 2007 DISTRICT CURRICULUM GUIDES

Language Arts - Speech

Language Arts

The Massachusetts English Language Arts Curriculum Framework is designed to guide local school district personnel in the development of effective English language arts curricula. Learning in English language arts is recursive. That is, students at every grade level apply similar language skills and concepts as they use increasingly more complex materials. In this way, students build upon and refine their knowledge, gaining sophistication and independence as they grow. Language, Reading and Literature, Composition, and Media are interdependent. Each strand intertwines with and supports the others. Students might at any time read and write, view and discuss, or interpret and perform in order to understand and communicate meaning. Thus, at all grade levels, effective English language arts curriculum units weave together skills and concepts from several strands to support student learning.

Speech

The Massachusetts English Language Arts Curriculum Framework provides learning standards for students in grades 9 - 10.


Information Processing

    Information/Ideas: Collect
The learner will be able to apply language to collect information and ideas.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Selection Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Information/Ideas: Compare/Contrast
The learner will be able to compare and contrast presented information.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Comparison Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Information/Ideas: Evaluate/Accuracy
The learner will be able to evaluate the accuracy of information and ideas.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Evaluation Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Information/Ideas: Evaluate/Authenticity
The learner will be able to evaluate the authenticity of information and ideas.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Evaluation Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Information/Ideas: Evaluate/Clarity
The learner will be able to evaluate the clarity of information and ideas.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Evaluation Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Information/Ideas: Evaluate/Completeness
The learner will be able to evaluate the completeness of information and ideas.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Evaluation Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Information/Ideas: Evaluate/Merit
The learner will be able to evaluate the merit of information and ideas.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Evaluation Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Information/Ideas: Evaluate/Power
The learner will be able to evaluate the power of information and ideas.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Evaluation Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Information/Ideas: Evaluate/Scope
The learner will be able to evaluate the scope of information and ideas.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Evaluation Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Information/Ideas: Evaluate/Validity
The learner will be able to evaluate the validity of information and ideas.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Evaluation Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Information/Ideas: Organization
The learner will be able to analyze the effects of organization of information and ideas.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Organization Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Information/Ideas: Point of View
The learner will be able to determine how information and ideas are affected by point of view.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Assumption Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Information/Ideas: Processing/Analysis
The learner will be able to apply language to critically analyze information and ideas.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Processing Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Information/Ideas: Style
The learner will be able to determine how information and ideas are affected by style.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Language Elements Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Information/Ideas: Tone
The learner will be able to determine how information and ideas are affected by tone.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Language Elements Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Organizing Information: Resources/Task
The learner will be able to organize resources to complete a task by a given deadline.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Organization Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Organizing Information: Steps/Task
The learner will be able to create logical steps to complete a task by a given deadline.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Organization Master East Longmeadow High School
  

Language Arts Processes

    Communicating: Aid/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize factors that aid in clear communication.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Processes Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicating: Audience
The learner will be able to evaluate the audience to gauge the effectiveness of his/her written and oral communication.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Processes Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicating: Audience/Concepts/Explain
The learner will be able to explain frequently used concepts that display a clear sense of audience.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicating: Audience/Knowledge
The learner will be able to give instructions to an audience for completing a specific operation or procedure considering the audience's level of knowledge or understanding.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicating: Audience/Terms/Explain
The learner will be able to explain frequently used terms that display a clear sense of audience.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicating: Characteristics/Recognize
The learner will be able to explain frequently used terms and recognize characteristics that distinguish them.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicating: Concepts/Explain
The learner will be able to explain frequently used concepts that succinctly state the subject that is being defined.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicating: Factors/Recognize/Aid
The learner will be able to recognize factors that aid or hinder the clarity of communication.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Processes Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicating: Ideas/Concepts/Organize
The learner will be able to explain frequently used concepts that provide organization for ideas.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicating: Own Words/Concepts
The learner will be able to use one's own words to explain new concepts.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicating: Principles/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize principles of communication.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Processes Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicating: Purpose/Concepts/Explain
The learner will be able to explain frequently used concepts that display a clear sense of purpose.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicating: Speak/Write
The learner will be able to arrange information in a clear and coherent manner in preparation for effective communication.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicating: Speak/Write
The learner will be able to utilize a variety of voices in speaking and writing to add emphasis and power to key points.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicating: Speak/Write
The learner will be able to utilize effective skills and a unique style to communicate through speaking or writing.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicating: Speak/Write
The learner will be able to understand speaking and writing as communication mediums and the differences between each medium.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communication: Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze communication for effectiveness.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Processes Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communication: Appropriate
The learner will be able to demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Processes Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communication: Edit/Standards
The learner will be able to edit one's own communications using conventional standards.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Processes Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communication: Eye Contact
The learner will be able to make eye contact with the speaker and/or the audience.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Processes Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communication: Formats/Employ
The learner will be able to employ communication formats appropriate for a variety of situations, purposes, and audiences.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Processes Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communication: Personal Experience
The learner will be able to apply personal knowledge to a topic to prepare for writing, speaking, listening, or viewing.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Processes Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communication: Standards/Effect/Assess
The learner will be able to use a set of predetermined standards to assess the effectiveness of communication.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Processes Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communication: Standards/Generate
The learner will be able to generate an additional set of criteria to assess the effectiveness of communication.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Processes Master East Longmeadow High School
  

Speaking
This unit focuses on techniques and strategies (voice modulation, body language, ordering of ideas, visual aids, etc.) to convey meaning and to present information and opinions to groups. This unit includes: formal and informal communication, debate skills, and verbal/nonverbal communication.

    Argument: Claim/Wording/Clearly
The learner will be able to structure and present an argument so that the audience will respond by wording the claim clearly.
Strand Scope Source
Persuasion: Argument Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Argument: Convincing/Present
The learner will be able to present an argument in a convincing manner.
Strand Scope Source
Persuasion: Argument Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Argument: Logical/Appeals
The learner will be able to offer logical arguments and/or appeals to persuade others.
Strand Scope Source
Persuasion: Argument Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Argument: Organized/Present
The learner will be able to present an argument in an organized manner.
Strand Scope Source
Persuasion: Argument Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Argument: Rational/Develop
The learner will be able to develop a rational argument.
Strand Scope Source
Persuasion: Argument Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Argument: Reasons/Specify/Support
The learner will be able to structure and present an argument so that the audience will respond by giving convincing reasons to support the claim.
Strand Scope Source
Persuasion: Argument Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Argument: Side/Tone/Issue
The learner will be able to structure and present an argument so that the audience will respond by taking a side and appropriate tone toward an issue.
Strand Scope Source
Persuasion: Argument Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Argument: Support/Ideas/Examples
The learner will be able to support persuasive arguments within an oral presentation with logical ideas, examples, and details.
Strand Scope Source
Persuasion: Argument Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Audience: Adjust Pace
The learner will be able to adjust speaking pace according to audience.
Strand Scope Source
Audience Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Audience: Apply/Speaking/Skills
The learner will be able to apply effective speaking skills in oral presentations to specific audiences for specific purposes.
Strand Scope Source
Presentation: Audience Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Audience: Apply/Speaking/Techniques
The learner will be able to apply effective speaking techniques in oral presentations to specific audiences for specific purposes.
Strand Scope Source
Presentation: Audience Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Audience: Conclusion
The learner will be able to speak in a way that leads the audience to a conclusion.
Strand Scope Source
Audience Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Audience: Content/Reaction/Adjust
The learner will be able to adjust the content of an oral presentation based on audience reaction during the presentation.
Strand Scope Source
Presentation: Audience Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Audience: Cues
The learner will be able to pay attention to audience cues while delivering a speech.
Strand Scope Source
Presentation: Audience Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Audience: Cues/Content
The learner will be able to adjust the content of an oral presentation based on the verbal and nonverbal cues from the audience.
Strand Scope Source
Presentation: Audience Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Audience: Delivery/Choose
The learner will be able to choose delivery style to gain the desired response from the audience.
Strand Scope Source
Audience Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Audience: Elaboration/Engage
The learner will be able to use elaboration to engage the audience.
Strand Scope Source
Audience Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Audience: Environment
The learner will be able to determine how environment effects communication for an audience.
Strand Scope Source
Audience Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Audience: Oral Presentation/Examine
The learner will be able to examine audience when preparing oral presentations.
Strand Scope Source
Audience Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Audience: Peers
The learner will be able to speak for an audience of his/her peers.
Strand Scope Source
Audience Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Audience: Questions/Respond
The learner will be able to respond to questions asked after a presentation.
Strand Scope Source
Presentation: Audience Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Audience: Share Ideas
The learner will be able to share ideas with an audience.
Strand Scope Source
Audience Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Audience: Share Information
The learner will be able to share information with an audience.
Strand Scope Source
Audience Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Audience: Share Stories
The learner will be able to share stories with an audience.
Strand Scope Source
Audience Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Audience: Voice
The learner will be able to use appropriate voice for audience and purpose of writing.
Strand Scope Source
Audience Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Behaviors: Discuss
The learner will be able to discuss stories read, heard, or viewed.
Strand Scope Source
Discussion/Conversation Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Body Language: Begin/Message
The learner will be able to begin to use body language to relate a message or improve a presentation.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Body Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Body Language: Presentation/Enhance
The learner will be able to use body language for emphasis in oral presentations.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Body Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Body Language: Presentation/Enhance
The learner will be able to use body language to enhance oral presentations.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Body Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicate
The learner will be able to use speaking as a means of communicating his/her understanding.
Strand Scope Source
Analogy Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communication Techniques: Style
The learner will be able to convey messages effectively using stylistic techniques.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Strategies/Techniques Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communication: Maintain/Verbal
The learner will be able to maintain communication through the use of verbal strategies.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Verbal/Nonverbal Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communication: Message/Understanding
The learner will be able to communicate a message and verify listener understanding.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Skills Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communication: Nonverbal
The learner will be able to interpret the nonverbal communication used by the speaker or the audience.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Verbal/Nonverbal Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Conversation: Appropriate Language
The learner will be able to use language appropriate to a given audience, purpose, and occasion.
Strand Scope Source
Discussion/Conversation Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Creative: Presentation/Deliver
The learner will be able to deliver a creative presentation appropriate to audience and purpose.
Strand Scope Source
Presentation: Creative Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Creative: Story/Tell
The learner will be able to tell a story as a form of presentation.
Strand Scope Source
Presentation: Creative Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Debate: Argument/Present
The learner will be able to present a well versed, logical argument.
Strand Scope Source
Debate: Argumentation Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Debate: Argument/Respond
The learner will be able to respond to argument.
Strand Scope Source
Debate: Argumentation Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Describe Event
The learner will be able to use speaking to describe an event.
Strand Scope Source
Analogy Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Descriptive: Point of View/Communicate
The learner will be able to deliver a descriptive presentation that clearly communicates the speaker's point of view on the topic.
Strand Scope Source
Presentation: Descriptive Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Diction: Use
The learner will be able to use diction appropriately and effectively.
Strand Scope Source
Diction Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Discussion: Argument/Respond
The learner will be able to respond to argument in the context of a discussion.
Strand Scope Source
Discussion/Conversation Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Discussion: Attentive/Listen
The learner will be able to listen attentively during discussion.
Strand Scope Source
Discussion/Conversation Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Discussion: Attentive/Participate
The learner will be able to participate in discussions attentively.
Strand Scope Source
Discussion/Conversation Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Discussion: Clarify Thinking
The learner will be able to participate in a discussion to clarify audience and personal thinking on a topic or idea presented.
Strand Scope Source
Discussion/Conversation Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Discussion: Courteous/Participate
The learner will be able to participate in discussions courteously.
Strand Scope Source
Discussion/Conversation Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Discussion: Critical Thinking Skills
The learner will be able to use critical thinking skills in the context of a class discussion.
Strand Scope Source
Discussion/Conversation Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Discussion: Diction/Use
The learner will be able to use suitable diction during class discussions.
Strand Scope Source
Discussion/Conversation Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Discussion: Effective/Small Group
The learner will be able to speak effectively in a small group discussion.
Strand Scope Source
Discussion/Conversation Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Discussion: Expand Understanding
The learner will be able to use discussion skills to expand his/her understanding.
Strand Scope Source
Discussion/Conversation Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Emergent: Events/Ideas/Explain
The learner will be able to with teacher assistance, explain events, ideas, and stories with some detail and sequencing.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Emergent Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Enunciate: Audience
The learner will be able to enunciate appropriately for a given audience.
Strand Scope Source
Pronunciation: Enunciate Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Enunciate: Effect
The learner will be able to enunciate appropriately to produce the desired effect in an oral presentation.
Strand Scope Source
Pronunciation: Enunciate Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Enunciate: Purpose
The learner will be able to enunciate appropriately for a given speaking purpose.
Strand Scope Source
Pronunciation: Enunciate Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Evaluating: Assistance/Feedback/Content
The learner will be able to with teacher assistance, provide feedback on the quality of content and organization in presentations.
Strand Scope Source
Evaluator Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Evaluating: Criteria/Improve/Others'
The learner will be able to apply established criteria to improve others' presentations.
Strand Scope Source
Evaluator Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Evaluating: Criteria/Improve/Own
The learner will be able to apply established criteria to improve his/her own presentations.
Strand Scope Source
Evaluator Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Evaluating: Criteria/One's Own/Use
The learner will be able to use his/her own criteria to improve presentations.
Strand Scope Source
Evaluator Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Evaluating: Feedback/Presentations
The learner will be able to provide feedback on others' presentations.
Strand Scope Source
Evaluator Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Evaluating: Feedback/Provide
The learner will be able to provide feedback to improve communication.
Strand Scope Source
Evaluator Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Evaluating: Feedback/Receive/Use
The learner will be able to receive and use feedback on his/her presentation.
Strand Scope Source
Evaluator Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Evaluating: Feedback/Request
The learner will be able to request feedback to improve communication.
Strand Scope Source
Evaluator Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Evaluating: Presentations/Quality
The learner will be able to evaluate quality presentations to improve his/her own presentations.
Strand Scope Source
Evaluator Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Evaluator: Scoring Guide/Develop/Assess
The learner will be able to develop a scoring guide to assess a presentation.
Strand Scope Source
Evaluator Master East Longmeadow High School.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 3.16
  
    Evaluator: Scoring Guide/Develop/Improve
The learner will be able to develop a scoring guide to improve a presentation.
Strand Scope Source
Evaluator Master East Longmeadow High School.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 3.16
  
    Evaluator: Scoring Guide/Develop/Prepare
The learner will be able to develop a scoring guide in preparation for a presentation.
Strand Scope Source
Evaluator Master East Longmeadow High School.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 3.16
  
    Expository: Charts/Maps/Graphs
The learner will be able to create an expository prese