Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 28 - EDUCATION
Part CLXIX - Bulletin 141-Louisiana Student Standards for English Language Arts
Chapter 19 - Grade 8
Section CLXIX-1907 - Speaking and Listening

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code CLXIX-1907

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly.

1. Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.

2. Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.

3. Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas.

4. Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented.

B. Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g., social, commercial, political) behind its presentation.

C. Delineate a speakers argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced.

D. 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.

E. Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.

F. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts, audiences, and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:6, R.S. 17: 24.4, and R.S. 17:154.

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