Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- Research strategies.
- Strategies to synthesize research findings and incorporate findings into oral presentations.
- Collaborative discussions occur when participants actively listen, build on others' ideas, and ask clarifying questions.
- Generally accepted rules for discussions.
Skills
Students are able to:
- Synthesize research information from a variety of sources.
- Incorporate research findings into oral presentations.
- Engage in research with the purpose of answering questions about the information.
- Participate in discussions about research findings.
- Demonstrate grade-appropriate command of language in speech.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- Effective oral presentations of research findings require the synthesization of information from multiple sources.
- When speaking, they should demonstrate their command of standard English grammar and usage.
- Information obtained through research can be used to answer audience questions about the findings.
Vocabulary
- Synthesize
- Research process
- Follow-up questions
- Informal discussion
- Formal discussion
- Research findings
- Command of language
