Presentation Skills, Writing Arguments, Adapt Speech for 8th Grade 8SL4-6

$12.00

This 73-page mini-unit focuses on appropriate presentation skills. It includes instruction and practice for teaching about how to write an argument, essay, or response to literature and present using appropriate speech and visual displays. This resource has all you need to check for understanding and mastery of SL.8.4-6.

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Description

This 73-page mini-unit focuses on appropriate presentation skills. It includes instruction and practice for teaching about how to write an argument, essay, or response to literature and present using appropriate speech and visual displays. This resource has all you need to check for understanding and mastery of SL.8.4-6.

With this standards-based resource, students will have access to multiple instructional resources and activities.

This resource includes everything you need to check for understanding, including a summative assessment with a rubric. A teacher guide breaking down the standard into learning targets and Depth of Knowledge (DOK) stages is also included.

This resource includes both a printable and digital version that is ready for Google Classroom and other distance learning platforms.

You can use this resource: 

  • To give extra practice with CCSS 8.SL.4-6
  • To give students extra speaking and listening practice
  • For assessments and test prep
  • To give your students practice with giving speeches and presentations

How will this resource help me?

  • Easily assess where students are in their understanding of these standards
  • Encourage students to self-assess their own growth
  • Ensure standard mastery by assessing each objective within the standards

This resource includes:

  • Teacher Guide with Digital Version Access
  • SL4-6 Defined Poster
  • I Can Poster
  • Standard Self-Assessment
  • SL4: Write an Argument, Essay, or Response to Literature
    • Argumentative Essay
      • Thesis Statement Chart & Graphic Organizer
      • Introduction, Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion Resources
    • Narrative
      • Point of View & Narrative Technique Resources
      • Writing Dialogue Guide
      • Narrative Plot Chart Organizer
    • Response to Literature
      • Thesis Statement Guides
      • Graphic Organizer
  • SL5: Presentation Skills and Visual Displays
    • Visual Display Resources
      • Posters, Powerpoints, and Videos
      • Make Your Own Activity
    • Speaking Tips
      • Volume, Eye Contact, & Body Movements, Pacing & Pronunciation Guides
      • Speaking Tip – Grade the Examples Activity
      • Speaking Tips Practice
      • Separate Assignment – One Page Speech Activity
  • SL 6: Adapt the Speech
    • Instructional Resource
      • Idioms, Dialect, & Colloquialisms Guide
    • Active Vs. Passive Voice Guides and Practice
    • Tailor Your Writing Resources
    • Sentence Structure Guide and Worksheet
    • Conventions Editing Chart
  • SL 4-6 Summative Assessment Rubric
  • Answer Keys

 

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Standards

The following standards are addressed with this resource.

CCSSSL.8.4
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
CCSSSL.8.5
Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.
CCSSSL.8.6
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

 

You can find more details here: https://www.thecorestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/L/6/

FAQs

Are answer keys included?

Yes. The answer keys are included as the last pages of the resource download.

Do all the activity worksheets need to be completed all at once, or can I split it up?

You could certainly split this up into multiple days/activities. Especially with the long resources. Some activities are easy to split into three “activities”. First, cold read (could be a partner read) w/vocab and multiple choice questions. Second, re-read and summary page. Third, choose one writing activity. You could even do stations. Maybe partner read first, then one station does the vocabulary and summary page. Another station could do the multiple choice, and you could do a teacher-led station with one writing prompt. Then, you can have a fourth station independently write the other prompt. Of course, you know your students better than I do! These are just some ideas!! I try to section out the activities, so you have the freedom to make it work for you!

Is a digital version included?

Yes, all resources within this product line includes a digital version that uses Google Apps.

What is the Lexile level of your reading passages?

Since Lexile is trademarked, I am unable to label them as Lexile levels. However, I have used the free Lexile analyzer and I stay within the recommended grade level range. If there is a specific reading packet that you need details for, please contact me directly and I’ll give you a more specific range.

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